PlayaLife Blog
Now that you’ve purchased your Riviera Maya beach home or vacation condo, the next step is to furnish and decorate your new space. One of the best ways to bring the tropical paradise of the Riviera Maya indoors is with Caribbean inspired home décor. Here are 10 beach-style decorating ideas to giv…
On March 1, 2018, The KKIS Project will host its 7th Annual Auction & Dinner with the goal of providing school supplies to 3,000 students and 50 high school scholarships.
The KKIS Project is a registered Mexican nonprofit and a US 501c3 organization whose mission, since 2011, has been to provid…
Beautiful weather, low cost of living, and a large English-speaking ex-pat community; these are just some of the reasons the Riviera Maya 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…
Who makes the best chili in the Riviera Maya? YOU get to decide at Playa del Carmen Seaside Rotary's 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off!
The 2nd Annual Seaside Rotary Chili Cook-Off will be held at Latitude 20 Restaurant in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico on February 10, 2018 from 3pm to 6pm. All funds raised will…
So, you've discovered our fantastic little Mexican Caribbean city. You've spent a few glorious vacations relaxing on the beach, shopping on 5th Ave., exploring the regions mystical cenotes and maybe even diving the world’s second largest reef system. You love the weather, the people, the food, the…
The Riviera Maya is consistently named among the top destinations in Mexico and it's easy to see why. Every year, the Riviera Maya hosts dozens of festivals celebrating food, wine, music, sports, culture and community, and 2017 was no exception. Over the course of the year, we attended countless eve…
Powdery soft white sand beaches, turquoise Caribbean waters, and majestic clifftop Mayan ruins; these are just a few of the things that make the laid-back bohemian chic beach town of Tulum in Mexico’s Riviera Maya such a fantastic place to own real estate. Whether you’re searching for a permanen…
"On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...."
This beloved traditional holiday song is the inspiration for "12 Days/12 Ways", a promotional effort of goodwill to draw attention to 12 not-for-profit groups or charitable organizations in our area. If you've been looking for a way to give…
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of sailing, fireworks and live jazz music right on Cancun's Nichupte Lagoon at the Sunset Boat Parade 2017 hosted by Sunset World. Now in its 6th year, this wonderful all-ages event has become a Christmas tradition in Cancun.
Each year, some of the city…
On Saturday, December 9th, the iconic Turtle Bay Café and Bakery will host the Akumal Ambulance Fundraiser Dinner, a wonderful charity event to raise money for the Red Cross Ambulance.
Based full-time in Akumal, the Red Cross Ambulance has been saving lives and making our community safer by ensuri…
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people will reach retirement age in the United States and Canada. For those who have planned well, retirement will be a well-deserved reward and a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Many have plans to downsize or relocate to a favorite vacation de…
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 …
This past Saturday, the Puerto Morelos Market held its first market of the 2017-2018 season and for many expats (myself included), it was a wonderful way to do a little Small Business Saturday shopping on a bright, sunshiny Thanksgiving weekend in the Riviera Maya.
With a fantastic location right o…
Earlier this month, Cancun International Airport inaugurated its new 4th terminal for domestic and international flights. Terminal 4 is expected to route approximately 9 million passengers through its 18 gates at what is now the second busiest airport in Mexico and the country's busiest airport for …
If you love free concerts on the beach, then we hope you’ll be in town from November 30 to December 2, 2017, because the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival is back for its special 15th anniversary edition! And this year’s festival lineup is looking pretty good.
Attracting thousands of locals and touris…
Designed in a whimsical Mexican style with inviting indoor-outdoor spaces, Casa dos Papagayos is one of the most distinctive properties currently on the market in the Riviera Maya.
This colorful Caribbean villa is located just steps from the white sandy beaches in the exclusive gated residential re…
Yoga! Chant! Dance! Meditate! Elevate! Celebrate!
Bliss out with 6 days of mindfulness, joy and coexistence at Sat Nam Fest taking place November 6-11, 2017 on the beautiful white sand beaches of Mexico's Riviera Maya.
Sat Nam Fest is a Kundalini Yoga and music festival for yogis of all ability le…
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…
We’re back with the second installment of our new Realtor Q&A series and this time we’re chatting with BuyPlaya Real Estate Agent Annette Schaefer. Below, Annette answers a few of our questions about her favorite places to visit in the Riviera Maya, why she likes working with BuyPlaya, and w…
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…
