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Mayakoba’s charming Mexican-style town square “El Pueblito” is making a name for itself as one of the top destinations for cultural events in the Riviera Maya. From farmers markets and free outdoor movie nights, to food festivals, cooking classes with famous chefs and lots more, there’s alwa…
Paradise living can be yours in Puerto Aventuras! Set around a deep water marina, this exclusive gated residential resort community is one of the best places along the coast to own real estate. Located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, about 15 minutes south of Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras off…
Dealing with numbers has never been one of my strengths. Being an expat from the U.S. just complicates things. There are too many numbers to remember. Miles into kilometers, pounds into kilos, dollars into pesos are just a few of the challenges my neophyte mind has to grab onto. Thankfully, I don’…
After exiting the cenote, we stepped back into the jungle and made our way back toward our group on the main path. Dusk had set in, and the leafy canopy above blocked out what little illumination remained with the twilight. All around us, lightning bugs began to glow, slowly drifting between tree tr…
Halloween is becoming more and more popular throughout all of Mexico. This traditionally American holiday is intermingling with the the Mexican traditions of Day of the Dead making for almost a full week of costumes, parties, candy, and fun.
Kids and families were no exception in the parade, maki…
Playa del Carmen: A fast-growing beach town known for its unbelievable natural surroundings, its Maya heritage, and its free-spirited, adventurous community.
With such a creative local population, it’s no surprise that Playa’s small businesses are growing just as quickly as the town itself. Jus…
Clearly FREE jazz concerts on one of the top beaches in Playa del Carmen are a big hit! The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival will take place once again in 2016, now in its 14th year.
We hope you’ll be in town on December 1, 2 and 3, 2016, because this edition of the festival is looking pretty good. Onc…
Calling all Playa del Carmen foodies and beer-lovers…
Mayakoba is hosting the first Riviera Maya Beer & Street Food Fest this month!
On Saturday, October 22 from 5 pm to midnight, the beautiful El Pueblito area will be the venue for this event that has gotten us all excited. First of all, th…
Over the past year, El Pueblito at Mayakoba has earned a reputation as the best location for cultural events in Playa del Carmen. With monthly Farmers Markets, free outdoor movie nights, yoga classes, food festivals and much more, this Mexico-styled square provides a truly lovely setting. This month…
Born and raised in Montreal, I was introduced to Mexican cuisine at a very young age by my Mexican mother. Even though all my family members were all huge fans of any possible traditional Mexican dish, I was at that time "the picky one". However, there was this one dish that I would without hesitati…
The Riviera Maya is internationally known for its culture and history, for its breathtaking white sand beaches and turquoise water, for its mysterious jungle and cenotes, for its delightful and rich cuisine, and also for its incredible music and entertainment scene. However, it is only recently that…
The culinary scene here in the Riviera Maya is becoming a scene where world-known chefs open their restaurants on popular and trendy spots coveded by so many. The traditional and authentic Mexican eateries are also of course part of the Caribbean scene: lovely restaurants on the beach of Akumal, typ…
After you buy your vacation home in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, your next step is to furnish and decorate your space!
Most vacation homebuyers will visit 15 – 20 retail stores, service providers and vendors in their efforts to furnish and decorate their new investment, a process which can take two, …
For my honeymoon back in 2011, we went to Rio de Janeiro, staying at a lovely ocean view apartment right in Copacabana. The vacation rental company that owned the apartment advertised their ability to cater to vacationers from the United States; since my husband and I don’t speak Portuguese (only …
The morning of Saturday, September 3 started off bright, with the sun shining down on the Caribbean Sea. The sound of small but strong waves hitting the shore mingled with the chit-chat of athletes and casual participants gathering for a day of challenges on the beach at the Fairmont Mayakoba resort…
A new kind of condo concept is coming soon to Playa del Carmen, and here at BuyPlaya Real Estate Advisors we are pretty excited about it!
On August 12, 2016, we were invited to the official presentation of the new The Gallery Condos in Downtown Playa del Carmen, with the placing of the first stone …
When you walk down 5th Avenue in the heart of Downtown Playa del Carmen, you might spot a few vendors with a beautiful animal on their shoulder, selling pictures to passersby. The animal might be a colorful macaw, a spider monkey, or even a baby jaguar. However, before you stop to admire these cute …
From lush and serene side streets to exciting areas near the best beach clubs, the neighborhoods lining 5th Avenue are home to some amazing real estate. Whether you’re searching for a permanent home, a winter hideaway or a vacation rental investment, the 5th Avenue area of Playa del Carmen has an …
K’iin Beh school is a beautiful little school designed for low-income children in the Playa del Carmen area. Located near Cristo Rey, the school is in the process of growing and expanding thanks to generous donations from local Riviera Maya organizations and businesses. However, right now K’iin …
Playa del Carmen boasts a thriving community filled with artists, artisans and health-conscious cuisine, all reflected in the small city’s extensive local markets. Riviera Maya clothing designers, artists, organic companies and small businesses flock to these regular events to sell their homemade …
