Culture & Art

Statues, figurines, paintings, to exquisite handcrafts have all been discovered as lasting remnants of this ancient culture. Present-day descendants continue to honor their heritage by replicating the artwork of their ancestors.


"Akumal" The Song

Written by: Jorge Palma & Abraham Romero

Rio Lagarto Mari Pintkowski A Nostalgic Look at the Facades of N. Yucatan’s Costal Fishing Villages

By Mari Pintkowski; February 2012 A Photojournalist look at the architecture

Ak-Nah Galeria Akumal Ak-Nah Galeria Back Open in a New Location

Richard Mazzola's gallery in Akumal

Akumal Memorabilia

Book, Video and Cross Available

a gonzalez castilla artist Alfredo Gonzalez Castillo 4/09

Mayan Artist

v28_chacmool_thumb.jpg Chacmool: The Toltec & Maya History of this Sculpture

One of the most popular and reoccurring motifs in Meso-American art is the Chacmool.

by Marcia Bales Culture Shock

A look at the adjustments expats must make, by Marcia at Mayan Beach Garden

v26_day_of_dead_thumb.jpg Day of the Dead: Practices in the Yucatán Peninsula

Mexicans worldwide fondly refer to the 2nd day of November as the “Day of the Dead” or “Dia de los Muertos.”

look_day_dead3.jpg Dia de los Muertos

In San Cristóbal de las Casas, by Jon and Vonda Look

v20_alma_thumb.jpg Know Your Maya

Would you like to learn more about the fascinating world of Mayan culture and language?.

ev_3_la_catrina_t.jpg La Calavera Catrina

The politics and revolution behind one of Mexico’s most beloved icons

Los Muñecos Viejos (The Old Dolls)

By Mari Pintkowski, January 2010

Made in Akumal—a New Fashion Venture

January 2011

ev_1_alma_book_t.jpg Maya for Travelers and Students

Alma Libre reviews a Guide to the Language and Culture in the Yucatan.

Meet Painter, Raul Aparicio Reyes

Work on exhibit in Akumal

Mazzolas Meet Richard and Cami Mazzola

Owners of Ak Nah Galeria in Akumal

day_dead_graphic.jpg Mexico's Customs and Traditions: Day of the Dead

November 1 & 2 details and history, by Enrique Saldana

Planet 2012 Showing

A Surreal Series by Richard Mazzola

ev_2_alma_talk_jag_t.jpg Secrets of the Talking Jaguar: A Mayan Shaman's Journey to the Heart of the Indigenous Soul

Delve inside the complex culture of Mayan village life, a culture that is fast disappearing.

SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL, AGAIN!

By: Mari Pintkowski

ev_1_art_of_dead_t.jpg The Day of the Dead

a time of celebration in the homes and towns throughout Mexico.

The Mask January 2010

Inspiration of Richard Mazzola's Work

Nah Hah Villa Art in Akumal February 2009

by Jim Farrell, owner Nah Hah and Azul Riviera



Akumal Villas

Cabanas Tulum