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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
An evening rooftop cocktail, with a view over looking the citylights of Playa del Carmen. A perfect set up that Grupo Kaua had prepared for the official inauguration of their most recent condo building, Horizonte 34.
The Real Estate community of Playa del Carmen was present to the event. BuyPlaya…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…