2016 – Page 2 – Manzanillo Sun

Désiré Charnay

December 1, 2016January 1, 2018Manzanillo Sun Writer

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the December 2016 Edition Several other expeditions visited the ruins before Frans Blom of Tulane University in 1923, who made superior maps of both the main site and various previously-neglected outlying ruins and filed a report for the Mexican government on recommendations on work that could be done to preserve […]

Celestún, Yucatán – A Hidden Seaside Treasure

November 1, 2016January 2, 2018Dan and Lisa GoyLeave a Comment

By Dan and Lisa Goy from the November 2016 Edition After spending 3 days in Mérida, we ventured off to Celestún, (which means “painted stone”). Though not on the original tour itinerary, it became clear we could not pass up the opportunity to make this stop. The draw was the flamingos and, as we learned […]

Flaming Torch-I Planted Roots in Mexico

November 1, 2016February 3, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2016 Edition Flaming Torch, Billbergia pyramidalis Family: Bromeliaceae Also known as: Foolproof Plant, Summer Torch Billbergia, Red Torch, Red Flame, Queen Tears, Billbergia, Bubble Gum Blos-som, Candy Blossom or Hurricane Bromeliad (Though one of the hardier bromeliads, these are a bit picky about where they will most happily reside. […]

Dwarf Pineapples-I Planted Roots in Mexico

November 1, 2016February 3, 2019Tommy ClarksonLeave a Comment

By Tommy Clarkson from the November 2016 Edition Dwarf Pineapples, Ananas cosmosus Family: Bromeliad Also known as: Pygmy Pineapple or Miniature Pineapple The bromeliad genus of Ananas is comprised of fewer than ten base species, but now has, hundreds of cultivars. Foremost of the genus, in case we’ve forgotten, but as Andrew Steens notes in […]

Beckoning Doorways

November 1, 2016January 2, 2018Suzanne A. MarshallLeave a Comment

By Suzanne A. Marshall from the November 2016 Edition Several years ago I wrote about my first experiences traveling to various and interesting cities not far from Manzanillo. Some of these included Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Tonala, Tlaquepaque and San Miguel de Allende, to name a few. This is when I began to notice the long […]

Consular agencies and services while abroad

November 1, 2016February 18, 2021Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Sun Writer from the November 2016 Edition Consulate of Canada in Guadalajara Jurisdiction: State of Jalisco (except the coast) Address, phone, fax, email Consular Agency of Canada Plaza Peninsula, Local Sub F Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio 2485 Zona Hotelera Norte 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco – Mexico Telephone: (33) 1818-4200 Fax: (33) 1818-4210 E-mail: […]

Manuel (Manolo) López Pérez

November 1, 2016February 17, 2021Candy KingLeave a Comment

By Admin from the November 2016 Edition Sadly, Manzanillo lost one of our finest residents on Sunday, October 9. Manuel López Pérez died early Sunday morning in Guadalajara after a short illness. Manuel or as he was known to some, Manolo, had lived in Manzanillo for over 40 years, first as general manager of Las […]

PATA Manzanillo

November 1, 2016February 17, 2021Karen TromLeave a Comment

By Karen Trom from the November 2016 Edition I first visited Manzanillo 12 years ago on a house-hunting mission. Real estate prices looked reasonable so we decided to check it out. Our first impression was fantastic. The ride from the airport was great and we were already making plans to move here. But, as we […]

Teotihuacán

November 1, 2016January 2, 2018Manzanillo Sun WriterLeave a Comment

By Manzanillo Writer from the November 2016 Edition The so called City of the Gods, Teotihuacan, preserves the re-mains of one of the most important civilizations in Meso america. Regardless of where you will be starting you tour, you will be amazed by the beautiful constructions and by the mystery kept within the wall of the […]

What should you do with a financial windfall?

November 1, 2016January 2, 2018Yann KosticLeave a Comment

By Yann Kostic from the November 2016 Edition When it comes to investing a windfall such as an inheritance or retirement account rollover (IRA, 401K, etc..) you’ll likely find a large number of different options being discussed in the financial media. But which one of these many approaches is best for you? Dollar cost averaging, or […]

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