WHAT IS VECINOS?

Asociacion de Vecinos de Akumal Norte A.C. is the non-profit Civil Association (A.C. under Mexican law) of North Akumal. Vecinos was established to give North Akumal a legally recognized authority to interact with government agencies and representatives. It seeks to build firm working relationships with the government at the Municipal, State, and Federal levels. Our goal is to ensure that government agencies are aware of community needs and to work with government agencies to see that those needs are met.

Vecinos works to ensure the broadest possible representation of the entire community. This is why Vecinos works in tandem with other North Akumal organizations, with business owners, and with local community members. Together, we are working to become more regularized, to establish permanent community services, and to set enforceable policies on behalf of the community. Because of the strength offered in numbers, we encourage all owners within North Akumal to join Vecinos.

We are increasingly surrounded by all-inclusive hotels with golf courses and clubs and party cities, but Akumal Norte remains an enclave offering a unique experience in Maya heritage and cultural and peaceful living. We are a community without class distinction. We are surrounded by ancient Maya sites, lagoons sprung from Maya trading roots, mangroves rich in wildlife, hundreds of ancient cave sites. We are the real Mexican experience.

VECINOS RESPONSIBILITIES

Vecinos' principal responsibility is installation and maintenance of community infrastructure and governmental services: roads, streetlights, security services (entrance pluma & Guardia Nacional), establishing community rules, and posting street signage.

We work with municipal and state government agencies for installation and maintenance of systems for clean water delivery and central sewage systems.

We work with private companies to expand and enhance services such as fiber optics. 

We support community committees for the development of social and cultural activities in North Akumal and environmental protection for our bay, lagoon, parks and related wildlife.