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TAOlife Newsletter / April 2015 / TAO Inspired Living
 

Dear TAO Family and Friends,

It’s getting hot! April brings heat to the Riviera Maya, and we are loving it! To me there is nothing better than the warm promptings of a hot day to send me to the ocean, a cool clear cenote, a swimming pool or a beachside restaurant for a cool drink! The heat of summer reminds us that experiences are always a matter of perception and reaction: how do you see it, and what do you do about it? Sometimes a difficult emotion or life change can be like a day that feels too hot.

You can expect hot, dry weather through most of Mexico in the month of April, which is perfect weather for the beach, and many Mexican families take advantage of this fact during their Easter break (March 30 to April 10, 2015.)

You may have the impulse to escape or avoid the feeling, only to find that the difficult energy persists or gets worse. Another option is to be curious and experiment. When facing a difficult moment, don’t jump to conclusions, “I hate this,” or “I can’t deal with this,” instead, ask questions like, “What am I really feeling,” “is this really as bad as I think,” or “is there another way I could manage this?” Then, once you open your mind a little, you can try new things. Instead of staying inside on a hot day, go enjoy a lake, or a pool. Instead of avoiding a difficult person or situation, invite them to a conversation, or do something fun with them. You might go to friend for help, or just get some exercise and revisit the difficult feeling afterwards.

Here's a glance at some of the most important festivals and events held in Riviera Maya in April: Semana Santa, Akumal Comedy Festival, Riviera Maya Film Festival and International Children’s Day where we will be visiting the Mayan community of Yaxché.

My quote of the month: With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts - Eleanor Roose.

Happy April

Isaac Henares
Operations Director

 
Discovery Weekend

Discovery Weekend

Come and join us for our next Discovery Weekend and find out for yourself why everyone is talking about the Riviera Maya and the new way of life at TAO Inspired Living.

Read more here about our next Discovery Weekend →

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CONDOS

All of our CONDOS ensure privacy and fabulous views, with a visual continuity between rooms and exterior terraces, which lend themselves to being used as additional living space.

Condo buildings offer 3 different units: Garden (first floor), M (second floor), Penthouse (third floor); all of them featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, well-appointed kitchen with a breakfast bar and a terrace. Penthouse units also offer a spacious rooftop with Jacuzzi.

Come and see it for yourself and find out why everyone is talking about TAO in the gorgeous Riviera Maya →

Condos
 
Culture, nature and tourism in the stunning Riviera Maya

Culture, nature and tourism in the stunning Riviera Maya

Mexico is home to some of the richest archeological sites in the world. Thousands of pyramids dot its landscape, with the most famous near Tulum and Mexico City. To begin to comprehend the knowledge and vision it took to construct these will take your breath away.

Read more here about Culture, nature and tourism in the stunning Riviera Maya →

 

Bird Watching Sites

The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the best bird watching spots in Mexico. It has 548 different species including 11 endemic varieties; in the wintertime there are even more species as migratory birds visit the warm region. The region provides great birding opportunities year round because of its subtropical location. These famous birding sites can be visited on one day tours from the Riviera Maya.

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Bird Watching Sites
 
Holy Week - Semana Santa

Holy Week - Semana Santa

March 30th to April 10th

In 2015 Easter falls on April 5. Festivities take place during the week leading up to Easter, but many people have the following week off as well, stretching it out to a two-week holiday. Religious processions and passion plays re-enacting Jesus' crucifixion are commonly held, but for many Mexicans this is a favorite time to hit the beach.

 

World Health Day

April 7th

How much do you know about your food? Unsafe food is linked to the deaths of an estimated 2 million people annually. As our food supply becomes increasingly globalized new threats are constantly emerging. Food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances is responsible for more than 200 diseases, ranging from diarrhea to cancers. Be informed to ensure that the food on your plate is safe to eat. This is the message of this year’s World Health Day on 7 April.

World Health Day
 
Akumal Comedy Festival

Akumal Comedy Festival

April 14th – 18th

A free comedy festival featuring over a dozen professional comedians from the United States and Canada performing seven shows in four distinct venues in Akumal over five days.

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International Mother Earth Day

April 22nd

Mother Earth Day 2015 will focus on green cities, mobilizing a millions of people to create a sustainable, healthy environment by greening communities worldwide. Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in cities. As the urban population grows and the effects of climate change worsen, our cities have to evolve.

International Mother Earth Day
 
Riviera Maya Film Festival

Riviera Maya Film Festival

Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, April 23 to 29, 2015

Now in its third edition, the theme of the 2014 Riviera Maya Film Festival is "El Cine Nos Une" (Film Unites Us). The festival will include free screenings of national and international films in different venues, including on the beach, in public parks, cinemas and a drive-in.

More info →

 

Children's Day

April 30th

In Mexico, everyone has their day and children are celebrated every year on April 30th with parties and events throughout the country.

Children's Day
 
International Jazz Day

International Jazz Day

April 30th

Jazz is so much more than music: it is a lifestyle and a tool for dialogue, even social change. The history of jazz tells of the power of music to bring together artists from different cultures and backgrounds, as a driver of integration and mutual respect. Irina Bokova.

 

Visit Ek Balam Ruins “Famous for the ‘El Torre’”

Ek Balam is a Yucatec Maya name that translates to "the black jaguar" or "bright star jaguar." Located near the colonial city of Valladolid in Yucatan, Mexico, Ek Balam's most important cultural period was during the Late Classic Period 700 - 1000 A.D It wasn't until the late 1980's when the site was mapped, and research continued into the 1990's. This is a mesmerizing ruins site if you are looking for something a bit off the beaten path.

Getting to Ek Balam
Ek Balam archaeological zone is roughly a 2 hour drive from the Riviera Maya and 40 kilometers north of Valladolid on the road to Tizamin and Rio Lagartos. If you are in a hurry take the toll road from Cancun and exit at Valladolid. Our favorite route is through Tulum, along the Coba Road and then on to Valladolid. Follow the signs to Rio Lagartos once you arrive close to Valladolid.

The site is open from 8 AM to 5 PM and is becoming more popular with local tour groups. Ticketing is similar to Uxmal where you pay a split fee, one for the site and one for the Yucatan state government. You will need both tickets to enter the grounds.

Visit Ek Balam Ruins
 
TAO Foundation

TAO Foundation

Here at TAO we are a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the social and ecological conditions of the Riviera Maya and related global regions. We do this by donating talent and funds; creating sustainable local projects; capacity building; and education. Locally, we focus on the social welfare and the preservation of the Mayan community, it´s culture, and our jungle and ocean ecosystems.

If you would like to find out more about the TAO Foundation please contact foundation@taoinspiredliving.com or check out our Facebook Page.

 

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