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June 1, 2009

Editorial: Poor Mahahual
Message Board discussion: Mexico's Image after the flu
Mahahual/Majahual - Costa Maya Updates
- No flu cases in Mahahual
- Putting people to work cleaning Beaches
- Mahahual promotions
- Gold-Silver Fishing tournament - June 14-16
- Specifics on the Costa Maya campaign to bring in customers
- Spay and Neuter clinic Postponed
Flu Aftermath
Earthquake felt in Chetumal - history in the making
Caribbean Cushion Starfish
Tulum Airport News
Mayan Beach Garden News
- New houses for rent in Uvero
- Deals of the Summer (great discounts on rentals)
New Flight Regulation Schedule for "Secure Flight"
News from Xcalak Polly

May 7, 2009

Editorial -The flu!
Message Board discussion: Discussions about the flu and its effects on the Costa Maya
Turtles and lights on the beach
News of the flu and its effects on the Costa Maya
Mahahual/Majahual - Costa Maya Updates
- Spay and neuter Clinic
- Cruise ships cancelled until further notice
- Mahahual Marathon
Mayan Beach Garden News
- New houses for rent in Uvero
News from Xcalak Polly

April 9, 2009

Editorial - Is Mexico Safe to travel?
Message Board discussion: Reports from the US state department - have they changed your perspective about owning property in Mexico?
Mahahual/Majahual - Costa Maya Updates
- Mahahual Ship Schedule for 2009
- Notes from the meeting of Mahahual Businesses in combination with Canaco Costa Maya, Chetumal, president of Quintana Roo and Secretary of Tourism 3/20/09
- Semana Santa
- Painting classes in Mahahual
- Costa Maya mentioned in USA today
- Costa Maya Spay and Neuter Clinic needs help
- Mahahual Secondary and Primary school news
- Mahahualaneans out and about
Quintana Roo news
- New Ruin of Xcabal
- Promotions for Quintana Roo Sur
- Space
Mayan Beach Garden News
- New houses for rent
- New rooms at Mayan Beach Garden (pictures below)
- Menu Calendar on-line
News from Xcalak Polly

March 11 2009

Editorial - embracing the unexpected
Message Board discussion: Reports from the US state department - have you changed your perspective about owning property in Mexico?
Mahahual/Majahual - Costa Maya Updates
- Wireless in mahahual
- Ship schedule for 2009
- Carnival in Mahahual - late due to visits from Meridian travel agents
- Leash laws
- Malecon bathroom concession
- New pictures of Mahahual
Mayan Beach Garden Restaurant Menu Calendar
Owning property outright - proposed initiative may make it possible
Rising tide of Ocean Debris - Yearly report from Ocean Concervancy
Get out of Jail Free Cards courtesy of rental companies
News from Xcalak Polly

Jan. 26 2009
- Editorial - Plastic on Costa Maya beaches and New Year's Resolutions
- Message Board discussion: Electricity on the Costa Maya - is it time?
- Mahahual/Majahual - Costa Maya Updates
  - Mahahual cold
- Jim Conrad - Naturalist leaves the Costa Maya - excerpts from his newsletter
  - Spotted Sandpiper
  - Wilson's Warbler
  - Yellow Throated Warbler
  - Yearly Bird walk
- ATVs on the beach - is it legal?
- US Consulate
  - Purchasing a car in Mexico
- News from Xcalak Polly
Dec. 24 2008 Merry Christmas
- Editorial - The state of the Costa Maya Rental market this season
- Message Board discussion: Pesky speed traps in Playa del Carmen
- Mahahual/Majahual - Costa Maya Updates
  - Gas Shortage
  - ADO promotes South Quintana Roo
  - Message from the Governor
  - Visor - Mahahual newspaper
- December Holidays - Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
- Jim Conrad - Naturalist visits the Costa Maya - excerpts from his newsletter
  - Ghost Crabs
  - Sleeping on the beach
- Turning an invasive species into a Christmas tree- Casuarina equisetifolia L.
- Mayan Beach Garden News
  - Holiday Menus for Mayan Beach Garden Restaurant
  - New Rooms at Mayan Beach Garden
- News from Xcalak Polly
Nov. 2, 2008 - Day of the Dead
- Editorial Flooding woes
- Message Board discussion: Just Chatting
- Mahahual/Majahual - Costa Maya Updates
  - Cruise ship returns to Mahahual/Majahual on Oct. 31
  - Costa Maya Port Review
  - Flood of 2008 - Tropical Depression 16 and invest 91
- Impact of the flood on other Central American countries - Belize and Honduras
- Chetumal Fair
- Mayan Beach Garden News
- News from Xcalak Polly
- US Consulate updates
Oct. 5, 2008
- Editorial -The good the bad and the ugly
- Message Board discussion:
- Mahahual/Majahual - Costa Maya Updates
  - Cruise ship returns to Mahahual/Majahual on Oct. 31
  - International beach cleanup day observed in Mahahual
  - Raising money for animal clinic
  - Festival of Jats'a-Já (August 22-23, 2008)
- Cool links on the web for biologist wannabe's
- Mangroves - a little education
- Coco Palms group buy at $21.50 USD a tree - planted
- Polishing Sea-Beans
- Bio Maya zip-line tour
- News from Xcalak Polly
- Spam Wars
- US Consulate updates
August 21 - Festival of JATS'A JA
- Program and time table of festivities of Mahahual's first annual celebration of the rebirth of Mahahual after Hurricane Dean.
August 3, 2008
- Editorial - Remembering Dean
- Message Board discussion: Those Pesky Crabs - HELP
- Vacation rental promotions Mahahual/Majahual -
- Costa Maya Updates
  - New services in town (and some passing)
  - Road Report for El Placer/San Jose/Sapphire
  - Dean Anniversary celebrations
  - Road Reports elsewhere on the Costa Maya
  - San Pedro bakery and nursery
  - Xcalak
- Recycling centers announced by the state of QRoo Mexico and Quintana Roo
- Tourism News
  - Mexico Tourism coverage for Jan-Jun
  - Hotel Closures in Tulum
- Riptide advice from NOAA
- Project Planet
- News from Xcalak Polly
- Full report on road improvement project San Jose/el Placer / Sapphire
June 25, 2008 CONTENTS:

Editorial - reflections on Tropical Storm Arthur
Message Board discussion: Talking Trash on Costa Maya Beaches
Vacation rental promotions
Cruise News - When is the Costa Maya Port really opening?
Trash in the news:

Splash for Trash

Cleaning the beach Rio Indio - N. Placer

Ocean Conservancy world-wide beach clean-up day

Belize Tourism and impact on the Costa Maya
US Consulate news
News from Xcalak Polly

May 21, 2008 - CONTENTS:

Editorial (Turtles Turtles Turtles)
Message Board discussion: Has the US Economy affected your Costa Maya Plans?
Vacation rental promotions
Mexican citizens protest privatization of PEMEX
Global Vision Expedition in Cazona (North of Uvero)
Mexican Holidays in May and June
Legend of the Crystal skulls (Indiana Jones latest adventure)
NOAA NEWS

Hurricane DEAN name retired by NOAA

NOAA Seafood facts web site

Happenings on the Costa Maya

Costa Maya Blues Festival report from Xcalak

Mahahual Fishing tournament

Extra Military checkpoints due to Belizean containers disappearing

Up to date photos of Mahahual Malecon

News from Xcalak Polly
US Consulate news
Environmental news - wildlife populations plummeting

April 25, 2008 -
- Editorial (cruise ships to return in July),
- Message Board discussion: Has the US Economy affected your Costa Maya Plans?,
- Vacation rental promotions,
- New flights to Chetumal,
- Mexicans pay bribes to the tune of 2.5 billion,
- Cigarette liter in the oceans and on the beaches,
- Banana leaves,
- New zip line tour in Bacalar
- 2008 Costa Maya Blues Festival
- News from Xcalak Polly

March 30, 2008 - Editorial, Message Board discussion: FONATUR pulling funding from the Costa Maya, FONATUR's decision to pull funding from the Costa Maya - full report, Wetlands act declaration, Vacation Rental promotions, News from Mahahual, Road report, Fire in Placer, Airport in Tulum - news, US consular updates, News from Xcalak, 2008 International year of the Reef (please read this!), Mexico to allow Belizeans work visas, Seat Belt tickets

Feb. 18, 2008 - Message Board discussion: Building soon?, Argument for renting "off the grid" Costa Maya Beach homes, Increase in Passport fees, Seat belt ticketing, Costa Maya Cruise ship news, News from Mahahual, Costa Maya Hospital, Ocean Conservancy and SEE Turtle program, News from Xcalak, Bullet train to Chichen Itza?, Mexico's goal - #1 in world-wide tourism
Jan. 8, 2008 - Message Board discussion: Tabano - what's your experience?, U.S. Expatriates and Filing of US Tax Returns, Veterinary Clinic in Mahahual and Xcalak, Papaya, Watch for that turnoff, News from Mahahual, News from Xcalak, Good Post-Dean News from Bacalar, New and improved - vacation rentals!
Dec. 4, 2007 - Message Board discussion: Hurricane insurance, New organization for businesses in Mahahual, Marriott Hotel at the Cancun Airport, Cruise ship news, Belizean Free Zone, Malecon, Flooding in Tabasco, Che-Chen trees, Restoration Permits - door not closed yet, Mayan Beach Garden news, End of Hurricane Season, Rio Indio - Placer beach road, More Sad good-byes, Notes From Xcalak Polly
October 31, 2007 - Forum: Just Chatting, Malecon dedication in Mahahual, News from Xcalak, Permits for beach restoration , Road Condition Report, Chit Palms - Hardy and Salt Resistant, Sad Good-bye to El Placer Hotel
October 15, 2007 - Forum: Just Chatting, Happenings in Mahahual, Permits for beach restoration, Resurveying your property, Crocodile sitings (and other odd animal behavior post Dean), Great online Maps of Mexican states, Salt hardy plants, Caring for Hurricane-Damaged Palms,Overseas absentee voting information for the 2008 Primary and General elections, Uvero neighborhood association - last call
Sept 22, 2007 - More Hurricane Dean information - Care takers needing care, Benefit for Dean, Restoration Permits, Demolition and Beach restoration, Malecon, Governor visits Mahahual, Note from Cat's Meow, Before and After pictures wanted
Sept 12, 2007 - Hurricane Dean Report- Eye of the Hurricane' , General Status of Costa Maya 3 weeks after, Camping out at the beach, Donations, Red Cross responses, Generosity knows no bounds when it comes to Emergency response, Hurricane Dean and its effects on the Puerto Costa Maya, Permits for clearing and reconstruction, The silver lining after Hurricane Dean, Rentals available
August 17, 2007 * Bus trip from Mahahual to the airport, Do you need an FM3?, Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors - topic FM3 and Hurricane Dean, Last call, Home-owners associations: Rio Indio - Placer and Uvero - Pulticub, New Terminal at the airport, Articles of Interest in the news
Beach/ocean front Houses for Rent - long term and vacation rentals, Spotlight on your Neighbors
July 10, 2007, * Lot clearing permits * Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors - topic emergency contact * Home-owners associations: Rio Indio - Placer and Uvero - Pulticub * Recycling Plastic - coming closer. . . . ! * Mahahual News - Road improvement and correction * Papaya - fruit you can grow on the beach! * Mayan Beach Garden news - * Articles of Interest in the news * Houses for Rent in Chetumal, Uvero and Placer - long term and vacation rentals * Spotlight on your Neighbors
June 12, 2007 - Malecon in Mahahual, SURVEY RESULTS - what is your impression of Mahahual?, Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors - topic the new Malecon, Home-owners association for Placer and Uvero/Pulticub, Articles of Interest in the news, Federal Zone - more information, Recycled Plastic - Someone is buying it, and it isn't Mexico!, More Spanish on-line, Mahahual News, Mayan Beach Garden news, Novel idea for lot clearing, Houses for Rent in Chetumal, Uvero and Placer - long term and vacation rentals, Spotlight on your Neighbors
May 8, 2007 - Recent Meetings in Mahahual, SURVEY - what is your impression of Mahahual?, Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors - topic on the Malecon, Electricity efforts for Costa Maya - a WIN! , Home-owners association for Placer - first task ELECTRICITY , Articles of Interest in the news , Federal Zone, Passport problems, Cruise ship news - How stupid can you get?, Mahahual activities, Houses for Rent in Chetumal, Uvero and Placer - long term and vacation rentals, Spotlight on your Neighbors
April 1, 2007 - Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors - topic on ATV's and Medical care, Electricity efforts, Learn Spanish on-line, Articles of Interest in the news, Costa Maya Clean Beach committee commences, Properties for rent, April 1 - Daylight savings in Mexico -- NOT April fools!, Sea turtle advocates appeal to the Vatican, Houses for Rent in Chetumal, Uvero and Placer - long term and vacation rentals, Spotlight on your Neighbors
March 3, 2007 - Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors, Electricity efforts, New development on the Costa Maya and surrounding area, Learn Spanish. Articles of Interest in the news, Garbage on the beach - a Costa Maya Clean-up committee, Spotlight on your Neighbors
January 19, 2007 - Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors, Electricity efforts, New development on the Costa Maya and surrounding area, Learn Spanish month, New Mexico Caribbean road signs, Articles of Interest in the news , Garbage on the beach, Spotlight on your Neighbors
December 15, 2006 - Message board topic for Costa Maya Neighbors, Title insurance on Costa Maya Properties, GMAC loans on houses in Mexico, New director at FONATUR, Electricity News, Business on the side of the road , Untimely death, Changes in Mahahual
November 7, 2006 - Message board topic for Costa Maya Neighbors - Federal zone, Despeinada palm, New development on the Costa Maya and surrounding area, Cruise News, Swimming with Stingrays, AA on the Costa Maya, Should you be eating that fish?, Learn Spanish on-line, Recycling news (finally!), News you can use about FM-3s, Spotlight on your Neighbors
October 11, 2006 - Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors, Chaya -- Cnidoscolus Chayamansa, New development on the Costa Maya and surrounding area, Learn Spanish on-line, Hurricane prediction news, Articles of Interest in the news, Spotlight on your Neighbors
Sept 15, 2006 - Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors, Topographical surveys, US Consulate Meeting in Mahahual, Notices from the US Consulate, Sea Grape / Uva de Playa, New development on the Costa Maya and surrounding area, Cruise News, Mortgages on the Costa Maya, Learn Spanish on-line, Hispanic Heritage Month, Spotlight on your Neighbors
August 9, 2006 - Message board for Costa Maya Neighbors - subject Fide Camiso vs. Corporation, New development on the Costa Maya and surrounding area, Chit palms -- why they are a protected species, Jelly fish - what's good about a jelly?, Cruise News, Mortgages on the Costa Maya, Track historical hurricane hits in Majahual and the Costa Maya, Learn Spanish on-line, Spotlight on your Neighbors
July 10, 2006 - Discussion board for Costa Maya Neighbors (BETA) - Subject FM3's?, Home Mortgages on the Costa Maya? Costa Maya Cruise News and Calendar, Another Mahajual makes the news, "Uchben Kah", Ecological park - update, New development on the Costa Maya, Mayan Art at the Met, Noni -- local wonder plant, Mexico Elections, Spotlight on your Neighbors, Properties for sale
June 14, 2006 - NEW! Discussion board for Costa Maya Neighbors (BETA), Town Meeting June 8, Costa Maya Cruise News and Calendar, Shoulder season, Cancun Reborn?, June 8 World Oceans Day, Turtle Museum and recycling center, 2006 hurricane season official announcement, Tourists to shop tax free in Mexico, New development on the Costa Maya , Inauguration of "Uchben Kah" Ecological park, Spotlight on your Neighbors, Properties for sale , Mayan Beach Garden on the cover of Karen Brown Guide to Mexico, Petition to ban Jet skis and ATV's, Federal Zone
May 10, 2006 - Semana Santos, Thimble jelly fish, POET meeting in Mahahual, SEMARNAT web site in English, Voting in Mexico, Environmental impact -- no statute of limitations, Names retired, New development on the Costa Maya, Spotlight on your Neighbors, Properties for sale
March 17, 2006 - ADO bus service to Mahahual - link, Garbage in the news (but off the front page!), Cruise News, Permits for land clearing, PROFEPA proactive?, Costa Maya Pics, Holiday Inn (not)-- correction, Post office drop-off and pickup in Mahahual, US Consulate Holidays, Custom's brokers, Spotlight on your neighbors, Properties for sale
February 21, 2006 - Record breaking weather continues, ADO bus service to Mahahual, Mahahual Jazz - Wycliffe Gordon, Cruise News, Recycling back! New businesses in Mahahual, Wildlife sightings, Spotlight on your neighbors, Properties for sale
January 20th, 2006 - Record temperatures, Inflation in the Costa Maya, Topes -- some rules to be aware of, Accidents -- what to do and how to make it as painless as possible, Car Storage in Cancun, Current Exchange rates, Steps for moving a road, Holidays in the Costa Maya, Identify that bird, Prayers needed, Chamber of commerce
December 16, 2005 - New title for the newsletter, Sea-beans or Drift Seeds and other items that drift on the beach, Changes to the way airline passengers are searched, X-ray of luggage when entering Mexico, Coral Reef Set Back 100 Years by Wilma, Swim with dolphins now open at Uvero Beach Club, Costa Maya Ecological land Zoning Program, Time to pay property taxes, New DA in Mahahual, Recycling update
November 6, 2005 - Hurricane Wilma - aftermath on the Costa Maya --Mahahual, Placer and Chetumal, Costa Maya Road report , Mayan Beach Garden report, Homes for rent
October 11, 2005 - Hurricane Stan - aftermath on the Costa Maya, Costa Maya Road report, Timing of getting an FM3, Beach erosion -- UNESCO resource, Meet your neighbors -- Wayne Kelly and Karla Nelson
Sept. 14, 2005 -Che chen - what is it and how to identify it, Foreign exchange Conversion tool, Passport update, Dolphin park at Uvero, International Beach Cleanup day - Sept 17th. Independence day celebration in Mahahual, Recycle center moved to a temporary new location, Chamber of Commerce news, Meet your neighbor - Kerry Vaughn
August 13, 2005 -Hurricane Emily - aftermath, Election for Delgado, Land Owners association of Costa Maya, Promoting Costa Maya Businesses on the web, Mail delivery from the US is improving, Spotlight on your Costa Maya neighbors! Tough July for Dick Bonner and Kristine Garbo, Mel Gibson Filming Mayan Epic, Update on recycling efforts
July 11, 2005 - Tropical storms line up - effects on the Costa Maya, Cruise Ships visiting Mahahual, Palm tree diseases on the Costa Maya , Those pesky tabanos
Election for Delgado, Chamber of Commerce update, More information on Environmental Impact Studies and the process for building, Spotlight on your Costa Maya neighbors!, Correction regarding the cost of water
June 9th 2005 - Fonature facts and rumors, Conch and Lobster season, Fires, Cisterns and the drought, cost of water, Check out this satellite image of the Costa Maya, Hurricane season, Cell phone coverage in Mahahual, Work stoppage on Mayor's office, Update on recycling program, Spotlight on your neighbors - The Tirados
May 8th, 2005 - Royal Caribbean cruise ship slams into the Costa Maya Pier, More Cruise ship news -- freak wave hits Norwegian liner, New Passport requirements coming - Proposed Timeline for Implementation for Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Requirements, New publication on prohibited items when flying, Update on recycling program , Spotlight on your neighbors
April 9, 2005 - Message from the US consulate about police in the Cancun area, Update on Costa Maya Recycling efforts, Financial impact of weather at the Costa Maya, Costa Maya Chamber of Commerce News - Semana Santos Aftermath, New buildings in Mahahual
March 12, 2005 - Where is the Costa Maya?, Update on Recycling efforts, Ecological Museum, Re-zoning in Mahahual, Costa Maya Chamber of Commerce, Immigration Q & A
Feb. 6, 2005 - Road Conditions, Continuing saga of mail delivery, Update on Recycling effort , Costa Maya Chamber of Commerce, Zoning and the use of Motorized vehicles inside the reef, Electricity
January 08, 2005 UPS Delivery, Paying property taxes in Mahahual correction, Holiday festivities in Mahahual, Federal Zone Concession correction, Recycling Drop-off Center update
December 1st , 2004 -Mail Delivery, Paying property taxes in Mahahual, Federal Zone Concession update !!!! (please read), Steps to acquiring your federal zone concession, Recycling Drop-off Center update
November 12th, 2004- First Radio Broadcast from Mahahual, mail delivery in Mahahual, unusual weather in Placer, Propane availability, recycling center report, Environmental Impact studies required on your property, investing in property
October 20th, 2004- Information about the Recycling center, Spanish language classes in Mahahual and Environmental impact studies on your property
October 4th , 2004 -- Progress of 307 Highway construction, road conditions, weather related web links and Suggestions
Sept 18, 2004 - includes highlights of Hurricane Ivan's effects on the Costa Maya and follow-up meeting about garbage disposal
Sept 8, 2004 - includes notes of meeting with mayor of Mahahual regarding garbage collection and rules regarding proper disposal.

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Last updated:11-Jun-2009