PlayaLife Blog
In the past few years, Playa del Carmen has transformed into a foodie paradise! Whether you're living in Playa del Carmen or just passing through, a visit to at least one of these local favorites is essential to experiencing this beach city's eclectic vibe.
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Start your day off on the right bare-foot at Yoga By The Sea!
Nothing is more refreshing than gazing softly over the majestic Caribbean Sea while aligning spirit, mind, and body with an invigorating Yoga session. Or end the day on a balancing and relaxing note while enjoying the incredible show o…
The Riviera Maya is world renowned for beautiful beaches, incredible SCUBA diving, water sports galore and of course snorkeling! What it is not know for is being easily accessible for those who have limited mobility- UNTIL NOW! Recently, the public access beach in Playa del Carmen built special inst…
Thanks to temperatures well into the 90s, it's easy to see that summer has arrived down here in paradise. You'd be surprised how quickly you get used to the tropical heat when moving to Playa del Carmen, but every once in a while there's a day when you could fry a huevo on the sidewalk. Here are som…
FAST WALKING along the powder-soft white sands, in the dead of night, at a speed nearly impossible to keep up with, we meet, Guillermo the turtle Whisperer of Xpu-Ha. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Guillermo spent most of his life in the United States in California and Texas. Thankfully for th…
Just five minutes south of Playa del Carmen lies one of the most incredible cave systems that you'll ever see. Rio Secreto (meaning "Secret River") forms part of the Yucatan Peninsula's famous underground river system, covering thousands of miles under the jungle in a maze of caves, tunnels and ceno…
It's no secret that every single resort in the Riviera Maya has a beautiful beach. White sand beaches next to crystal clear Caribbean waters make for the picture perfect vacation destination down here in paradise. But until you make your life a permanent vacation by moving to the Riviera Maya, you m…
The nights have never been hotter in the Riviera Maya jungle! One of the coolest attractions in the Riviera Maya invites you to spend the night!
Xplor heats it up by opening up the park for nighttime fun! This new adventure is for a limited time only- Monday to Saturday from 5:30 to 11:30PM throu…
Whether you come to Playa del Carmen on vacation or live here and go to the US for your vacations, at some point in time you are going to find yourself in need of some cheesy souvenirs. The need of the tacky, cheesy, cheap or gawdy is what keeps many souvenir manufactures in business and more than o…
Playa del Carmen is filled with culture and art, if you know where to look! Casona Furniture and Art Gallery is located on 25th Avenue between 26th and 28th streets.
Casona has incredible interior design concepts and gorgeous furniture options...
and recently they added an Art Gallery.
Ever…
Flyboarding is here in Playa del Carmen! Not just another pretty face among water sports, Flyboarding is a new-to-the-area water-sport where you can learn to walk on water, fly, do tricks and even dive like a dolphin!
I almost could not believe my eyes, when I first saw this sight! I thought I was …
The Xcaret group does it again!! If you have been to Xcaret park, you know just what a fantabulous job they do maintaining a beautiful natural jungle setting while showcasing the various cultures of Mexico. Their night show is enough to bring tears of joy and national pride to your eyes and make t…
When moving to Playa del Carmen, your lifestyle will see a lot of changes! Your weekdays will have a relaxed vibe, your weekends will offer endless beach adventures, you can work on a killer tan, and the people here love to go out every night of the week. But my favorite part? Probably the wardrobe.…
This weekend, May 31st and June 1st, the 35th Annual Playa del Carmen International Fishing Tournament took place in the Caribbean, with meeting points at Parque Fundadores in Downtown Playa. Captains and fishermen came from as far as New Zealand to join in the excitement and try their luck at winni…
After seven years, the Travesía Sagrada Maya (Sacred Mayan Journey) has become an icon among Riviera Maya events. The journey recreates a local Mayan tradition where rowers take small canoes out into the Caribbean Sea, where they'll land at Cozumel island to worship the goddess Ixchel. The next day…
The Travesia Sagrada otherwise known as the Sacred Mayan Journey, is a modern reenactment of an ancient quest by canoe to the tropical island of Cozumel to receive the oracle of the Mayan goddess Ixchel.
This perilous journey begins under a full moon upon the shores of XelHa Park in the heart of …
The immense nature park in the Riviera Maya is famous not only for its endless activities and gorgeous atmosphere, but also for its one-of-a-kind cultural events that highlight Mexico's colorful traditions. This week was the Travesía Sagrada Maya ("Sacred Mayan Journey"), where over 30 canoes rowed…
Summer is coming so bring on the heat... and the not-so-pleasant pet smells! Treat your dog to a spa day at Happy Pets and give your furry friend (and your house) a rejuvenation!
My little buddy, Benji, had his first visit to Happy Pets this weekend and here's what he had to say about it:
"Erin …
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 Akumal's local soccer team, Atletico Akumal Futbol Club, kicked off the 2013 tournament season with the ceremonial presentation of uniforms and a kick off party at La Cueva del Pescador restaurant in Akumal.
The Akumal Futbol Club was founded in 2009 by the team's owner/ma…
Welcome to the most innovative beach in Mexico! Playa del Carmen is proud to host the very FIRST beach designed for the physically disabled in all of Mexico. This public beach, funded by the local government of Playa del Carmen together with other government social service agencies of Mexico, is loc…
