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Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 29 September 2015 0

PLAYA DEL CARMEN: CITY OF ARTISTS

Playa del Carmen does not have a reputation for fine arts, the sparkling white sand beaches that stretch out for miles along the dazzlingly turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea has dominated its reputaion for years. Playa del Carmen has evolved and morphed over the years; from a small fishing villa…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 4 September 2015 0

DREAM WALLS: AN INTERVIEW WITH A PLAYA DEL CARMEN MURALIST

Art on city walls has become, across the world and over the years, a city's identity; representation and inspiration of its people; its community and also its hope and dreams. Artist Lou-Andrea Gaupp, originally from Montreal, Canada now a full time resident of Playa del Carmen, has found a way to l…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 27 August 2015 0

THE SCOOP ON PLAYA

If you have walked along 5th Avenue in the past year or two, you have probably spotted some mysterious construction going on around 14th Street. Rumors have been floating around Playa del Carmen for a while, but now all of our questions are answered: The new Calle Corazon will be a large outdoor sho…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 21 July 2015 0

A Glimpse of Playa del Carmen`s Mexican Fusion Cuisine

The meaning of the phrase "Mexican cuisine" has become far too vast to fully comprehend all of the flavors you'll find in this wonderful country where we leave. Every state, every region adds its own touch to traditional Mexican dishes. Today, many eateries have ventured even further, creating fusio…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 8 July 2015 0

A CULINARY TRIP AROUND THE WORLD IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN

Living in an international destination like Playa del Carmen has an array of advantages, one of them is: Food! As our little city by the sea continues to grow and expand, we are experiencing an incredible increase in diversity of local population and restaurants. New culinary influences from all ove…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 15 June 2015 0

BUYPLAYA PARTIES AT THE BIGGEST GROUNDBREAKING EVENT IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN 2015

On Friday June 12th, the construction site of the newest and most (so far) ambitious project by Menesse and GMB, was transformed into a classy venue set up with cocktail bars, DJs, well dressed waiters serving fancy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and a spectacular video projection on the main marquise…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 15 April 2015 0

FOUR FAVORITE PLAYA DEL CARMEN ARGENTINIANS EATERIES OFF 5TH AVENUE

In 2015, Playa del Carmen was named the fastest growing city in Latin America. Not only has the Real Estate business increasingly grown, but so has the population with people flocking from all over the world and the Mexican Nation to live in paradise. Numerous businesses, boutiques, bars and rest…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 25 March 2015 0

HOW TO MAKE YOUR RIVIERA MAYA VACATION HOME RENTER-FRIENDLY

Playa del Carmen is one of the fastest-growing cities in Latin America, and the rest of the Riviera Maya boasts gorgeous beaches that any vacationer would love to experience. Combine the area's natural beauty with our friendly vibe and local charm, and it's no wonder that our beloved destination att…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 24 March 2015 0

WHAT?! SNOW ON 5TH AVENUE IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN?

People often ask me what I miss the most from back home (Montreal, Canada). I can truly say that I am happy here in this paradise called Playa del Carmen; however, a few things that I miss from the great white north come to my mind... I miss the snow at Christmas time and even more, I miss the Quebe…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 20 March 2015 0

A FULL-ON TASTE EXPLOSION IN CANCUN RIVIERA MAYA

Imagine yourself in the tropical Caribbean; imagine finding yourself in the midst of the best International and Mexican local cuisine, some of the finest wine providers in the world, and imagine savoring an array of different and exquisite flavors... On March 15th, I was one lucky BuyPlaya gir…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 9 March 2015 0

BRAND NEW CONDOS, VESPA SCOOTERS AND COCKTAILS- OH MY!

Over the last few years, Playa del Carmen has received a considerable amount of new residents coming from all over the world to either make a new fresh start or to retire on the most beautiful beaches of the world. Every year, developers in Playa del Carmen come up with new designs, new construction…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 12 February 2015 0

CANCUN INTERNATIONAL STREET ART FESTIVAL: COLORING THE RIVIERA MAYA

WAD (World Art Destinations) is an organization that was born in response to the growing need of new niches for the development of the art industry in the state of Quintana Roo, or anywhere else in Mexico that wishes to be recognized as an art destination. For the second year in a row, WAD is organi…
Lisa Love lisa-love 10 February 2015 0

Top 5 Beach Ideas for Valentine's Day in the Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya is the perfect setting for romance, with miles and miles of soft white sand, cool turquoise Caribbean Sea, and warm tropical breezes all you have to do is look to the beach for inspiration to make this Valentine's Day extraordinary. 1) Impromptu picnic on the beach!? *SWOON* I'm…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 19 January 2015 0

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BRINGS NEW FANTASTY TO LIFE IN THE RIVIERA MAYA JUNGLE

The Riviera Maya; host to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, a fascinating mix of cosmopolitan cultures from around the globe blended with the remnants of Ancient Mayan culture, natural phenomena begging to be explored and now the fantastic culinary journey into the weird and wonderful…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 7 January 2015 0

STARTING THE YEAR WITH THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS

In many families, the Christmas holiday is the perfect time for gathering around a table full of food, overlooking a Christmas tree surrounded by gifts for all the children. The picture is sadly not the same for all families. The poorest are struggling to find their children's clothing and shoes thr…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 15 December 2014 0

NEW LUXURY RESTAURANTS AT THE FIVES PLAYA DEL CARMEN

On Saturday December 6, the luxurious The Fives Residences in Playa del Carmen launched a new phase and restaurant area to its extensive complex. This new area will be open to residents and guests at The Fives, who will now able to choose from a variety of new restaurants such as Koh Thai (Wok …
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 9 December 2014 0

NO MORE ANIMAL CIRCUSES IN QUINTANA ROO

Home to top travel destinations like Cancun and the Riviera Maya, the Mexican state of Quintana Roo has achieved yet another hard-won victory in the fight to protect animal rights. For many years, there have been reports of circus animals living in unfit conditions like small cages and sometimes cru…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 1 September 2014 0

THE BEAUTY OF TANKAH BAY

The gorgeous Tankah Bay is nestled along the coastline of the famous Riviera Maya. Still unknown to most tourists and even to most Riviera Maya locals, this lovely neighborhood is situated between Akumal and Tulum, about 20 minutes south of the city of Playa del Carmen. Tankah Bay still remains t…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 8 August 2014 0

RIVIERA MAYA HOME DESIGN INSPIRATION: BACHELOR IN PARADISE

If you follow reality TV in the United States, you’ve probably heard of the newest Bachelor spinoff show called Bachelor in Paradise. I’ll admit that I wasn’t too excited for this new show at first… until I saw they had filmed it in Tulum! Since that’s right here in the Riviera Maya, I jus…

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