VidaPlaya Blog
Many of you know Playa del Carmen for its beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise water, culture, history, cenotes and ruins. But when you become a local resident, you realize that what makes Playa del Carmen one of the most incredible places on Earth is the people. Our beloved beach town has been t…
Public bikes are being featured in many big cities around the world, such as Montreal, Mexico City, New York, London, Honolulu, Melbourne, Chicago, Guadalajara, only to name a few. However, we never imagined that this worldwide trend would arrive to our "little" beach town.... And now it has!
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BuyPlaya has been for years, not only a witness, but also a fan and admirer of the canoers that each year bravely cross the open sea, from Xcaret to Cozumel back and forth for the Sacred Mayan Journey. This year, one of us made a dream come true and applied to the 2018 Sacred Mayan Journey.....
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We have been fans of the beautiful “The Fives Plaza” since its opening a couple of years ago. An impressive space of more than 4000 square meters, the plaza not only hosts some of the best events in town, but also is home to amazing foodies gems such as Koh Thai (Thai restaurant), Oka Sushi Bar,…
If you are a foodie in Playa del Carmen, you can’t help but have noticed that the variety of gastronomic experiences and the level of the dining options has increased significantly over the past few years. Of course, Mexican cuisine is well represented in this region. It is celebrated and honored …
Mayakoba Playa Fest 2017: A Celebration of Sports, Food and Beach!
The Mayakoba resort complex has proven that is it not only a world-class destination for international visitors to the Riviera Maya, but also a cultural resource and social meeting point for local residents who come to enjoy the man…
As many of you know, I have the pleasure and honor to represent BuyPlaya as the food, wine & lifestyle blogger. Our “Playa Life” blog covers some of the most important events, festivals, restaurant openings, wine launchings, art exhibits, sports, concerts, and fashion events on the Riviera M…
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Ch'arki Jerky, the first gourmet jerky company in Playa del Carmen, is now offering a weekly jar subscription service. Finally, you can "Get your jerk on" all day, every day with no worry of running out of meat.
For all …
The first edition of the Caribbean Blues Festival, "Blues For Peace Mexico 2016" was a double event that took place last year in more than 40 countries on May 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th of 2016. The festival consisted of Blues Band concerts simultaneously in multiple "venues" around the world. Most o…
On any typical Saturday afternoon along the Riviera Maya the sun shines brightly for locals and vacationers alike, but this particular sunfilled Saturday in the bohemian chic town of Tulum wine lovers from around the globe gathered at Hemingway Beach & Cabañas to attend the Pierpaolo Pecorari W…
This year marked the 11th Annual Travesia Sagrada/Sacred Mayan Journey: the recreation of a sacred ritual performed in ancient times. The brave Maya would cross the 20 miles of open sea on their canoes from the shores of the Riviera Maya to the island of Cozumel to worship the goddess, Ixchel, and b…
Since we are considered to be among the crème de la fashion crème (wink), BuyPlaya received an invitation from the incomparable Secrets Aura Cozumel Resort, to attend the very first Cozumel Fashion Week event held on the resort premises. Our fashion sensibilities were put to the test by, Goodfella…
Todos se encuentran a tan solo unos minutos del centro de Tulum
Reconocido por sus playas de arena blanca y maravillosas ruinas Mayas junto al mar, Tulum es una de los pueblos junto al mar de más rápido crecimiento en la Riviera Maya y un fantástico lugar para poseer alguna propiedad. Ya sea que…
Cuando se trata de una propiedad vacacional, tomar decisiones enfocadas en mejorar el medio ambiente beneficiará tanto al planeta como a su bolsillo. Ya sea que esté buscando algo en el mercado de bienes raíces en la Riviera Maya, o que ya haya comprado una propiedad y esté buscando hacer alguna…
Saliendo del cenote, entramos otra vez a la selva y nos dirigimos hacia nuestro grupo en el sendero principal. El anochecer había llegado, y los árboles habían bloqueado la poca iluminación de quedaba del crepúsculo. Alrededor, docenas de luciérnagas comenzaron a brillar, flotando lentamente e…
¡Evidentemente los conciertos GRATIS de jazz en las mejores playas de Playa del Carmen son todo un éxito! El Riviera Maya Jazz Festival se llevará a cabo por su 14o año ahora en los primeros días de diciembre 2016.
Ojalá te encuentres en Playa los días 1, 2 y 3 de diciembre 2016, porque esta…
La Riviera Maya es conocida a nivel internacional por su cultura e historia, por sus pintorescas playas de arena blanca y aguas turquesas, por sus misteriosos cenotes y selvas, por su deliciosa y rica gastronomía, y por su increíble escena de música y entretenimiento. Aun así, apenas su escena d…
Después de comprar tu casa vacacional en la Riviera Maya, ¡el siguiente paso es amueblar y decorar tu nuevo espacio!
La mayoría de las personas que compran propiedades vacacionales visitará de 15 a 20 tiendas, proveedores y vendedores para amueblar y decorar su nueva inversión, un proceso que …
Para mi luna de miel en 2011, fuimos a Rio de Janeiro, hospedándonos en un hermoso departamento con vista al mar en Copacabana. La empresa de rentas vacacionales que nos rentó el depa era conocido por su habilidad de trabajar especialmente con vacacionistas de los Estados Unidos; como mi esposo y …
Desde lindas y tranquilas callecitas hasta animados vecindarios cerca de los mejores clubes de playa, las áreas que rodean la Quinta Avenida cuentan con algunas de las mejores propiedades a la venta. Ya sea si buscas una residencia, una casa de invierno o una inversión en rentas vacacionales, la Q…
