The purpose of this program is to encourage the continued bilingualism of native Maya speakers as it is an essential tool for learning other languages. Hekab Be now offers a 2-week intensive course taught by Luis Cob Dzib, native speaking teacher, who wrote a dynamic, thorough Maya Language text. In these classes you will each day receive an hour and half of classroom instruction and an hour and a half of practice while you meet local people exploring Akumal and preparing a traditional Maya meal. Contact us for details. Televised Middle School Hekab Be is also currently home to the new televised middle school in Akumal.
Students work closely with the library on reading, theater and recycling projects.
With list of needs from local public schools we receive your kind gifts of supplies and make sure they go to the teachers and students who most need them. Hekab Be receives most of its operating funds by donation from area businesses and vistors to Akumal. The buildings presently housing the Library are on lands owned by Fide Caribe , the Caribbean Land Trust of the Republic of Mexico. There are negotiations in progress between the Republic and private developers who want to purchase the land. The Library anticipates that they will require a new location within the next year.