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Akumal is best known for its white sandy beaches and bays full of sea turtles. This laid-back beach community in the heart of Mexico's Riviera Maya is also home to some amazing restaurants and just a short drive from Mayan ruins, cenotes and more, making it an ideal vacation spot and a great place t…
Beautiful weather, low cost of living, and a large English-speaking expat community; these are just some of the reasons Playa del Carmen is such a fantastic place to own real estate. Housing prices are far cheaper here than in other comparable beach destinations, so whether you’re searching for a …
On Saturday, March 23rd, Rotary Club Playa del Carmen Seaside will host the 7th Annual Seaside Rotary Golf Classic at the Hard Rock Golf Club Riviera Maya in Playacar.
The Seaside Rotary Golf Classic is a charity golf tournament to support Playa's Seaside Rotary Club, a club dedicated to helping to…
On March 6, 2019 Keeping Kids in School (The KKIS Project, A.C.) will host an exciting Casino Night fundraiser. Betting on the Future will feature casino tables, carnival games, a silent auction, an open taco bar, drinks and music. The event will take place at La Vagabunda Fiesta in Playa del Carmen…
On Saturday, March 30, Coco’s Animal Welfare will host its 10th Anniversary Cocktail Party in Playa del Carmen. There will be drinks, live music, and a silent auction. This is a fantastic opportunity to help support this incredible local non-profit animal rescue.
Coco’s Animal Welfare is a non-…
On March 14, 15 and 16, Explayarte will present its latest musical production, the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, at the beautiful City Theater right here in Playa del Carmen!
The story is loosely based on the Gospels' accounts of the last week of Jesus' life, beginning with his arrival in in J…
Cast your vote for "Best Chili on the Riviera Maya" at Playa del Carmen Seaside Rotary's 3rd Annual Riviera Maya Chili Cook-Off!
On February 9, 2019, Seaside Rotary will host its annual chili cook-off fundraising event at Latitude 20 Restaurant in Puerto Aventuras. Proceeds from this event will all…
Mark your calendars! On March 6, The KKIS Project will host its 8th Annual Fundraising Event at La Vagabunda Fiesta in Playa del Carmen. This Casino Night event, Betting on the Future, will feature casino tables, carnival games, a silent auction, an open taco bar, drinks and music. If you're going t…
If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a vacation home or rental property in Tulum, now is a great time. One of the Riviera Maya's fastest-growing beach towns, Tulum is a fantastic place to own real estate. If you’re looking to get in on all the action without breaking the bank, these brand ne…
From quiet side streets to exciting areas near the best beach clubs, Playa del Carmen is home to some amazing real estate. If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a vacation condo in the Riviera Maya, now is a great time. Whether you’re searching for a permanent home, a vacation home, or a prof…
If you love free concerts on the beach, then we hope you’ll be in town from November 30 to December 2, 2018, because the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival is back for its 16th edition! And this year’s festival lineup is looking pretty good.
Attracting thousands of locals and tourists, this incredible …
October in Playa del Carmen is in full swing, and even though we're in the middle of “low season”, you’ll still find plenty of things to do with the upcoming Halloween and Day of the Dead holidays. Halloween falls on October 31 and Day of the Dead is a 2-day celebration on November 1 and 2; si…
As if there isn’t already plenty to do for Day of the Dead in Playa del Carmen, now you can mingle with star chefs and enjoy exquisite food and wine tastings at the 10th edition of the Wine and Food Festival. This spectacular 4-day event features the very best Mexican and international chefs and s…
I hear an awful lot of complaints about “service” in Playa del Carmen; Poor service from waiters in restaurants, dishonest practices at beach clubs, rip off artists at Pemex, NO at all service from Telmex…. I tend to focus on the positive and appreciate some of the great services we DO have in…
On the night of September 15th, the entire country of Mexico will come together to celebrate their independence. Every year Mexicans gather at their local zocalos, bars and restaurants for “El Grito” (The Cry of Independence), yelling “Viva Mexico!” out of pride for this amazing country.
An…
If you read our previous blog post, then you already know that the Bravest Race is a challenging mud-run-style 5K obstacle race at Xplor Park in the Riviera Maya. It's the kind of race where you have to run, jump, swim, climb, and crawl to get to the finish line.
This year, one of our favorite Play…
Xplor Park’s mud-run-style 5K obstacle race, Xplor Bravest Race, is BACK!
On September 16, 2018, you'll get to run through the jungle, swim through caves, traverse daring obstacles, and face many other natural and man-made challenges in one of our region’s most incredible locations: Xplor Park.…
This November, escape to Akumal for three days of art, making, food, drink, and good company at Akumal Arts Fest presented by Turtle Bay Cafe and Tortuga Escondida Residency Center.
This brand new mural arts festival is taking place November 9, 10 & 11, 2018 in Akumal Pueblo, with satellite ven…
This August, Coco’s Animal Rescue is hosting a community spay and neuter clinic with the goal of offering free sterilization for over 1,000 animals in Playa del Carmen. And you can help!
Coco’s is seeking volunteers and monetary donations to assist with their free 5-day spay and neuter clinic t…
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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