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Laura Nazimiec laura-nazimiec-1 29 December 2016 0

Andaz Mayakoba Opens in Playa del Carmen

This past week, BuyPlaya was invited to tour Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, a new 590-acre luxury resort opening this month in the eco-friendly Mayakoba resort complex, just north of Playa del Carmen. This is the first Mexican resort for the Andaz brand, and it joins the Andaz resort collection…
Laura Nazimiec laura-nazimiec-1 20 December 2016 0

4 Playa del Carmen Condos for Sale by the Beach

Famous for its white sandy beaches, clear blue-green Caribbean waters and 5th Avenue, a bustling pedestrian street lined with shops and restaurants, Playa del Carmen is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing towns in the Riviera Maya and a fantastic place to own real estate. Whether you’re se…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 17 December 2016 0

Two Ways to Enjoy Fine Dining in Akumal

The Riviera Maya, including the vibrant beach towns of Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Akumal, is increasingly becoming a top culinary destination and it's home to some incredible restaurants. Each of them is an important representation of Mexican gastronomy and fusion cuisine, and by visiting them and …
Laura Nazimiec laura-nazimiec-1 14 December 2016 0

Ring in the Holidays at El Pueblito Mayakoba

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…
Laura Nazimiec laura-nazimiec-1 8 December 2016 0

3 Puerto Aventuras Vacation Condos for Under $300K

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…
Irving santana irving-santana 24 November 2016 0

As Easy as 9-1-1

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’…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 10 November 2016 0

Our Evening Jungle Tour Just Outside Playa del Carmen

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…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 2 November 2016 0

Frightful Holiday in Playa del Carmen!

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…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 27 October 2016 0

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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…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 24 October 2016 0

See the Lineup! Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2016

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…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 12 October 2016 0

Next Big Event: Celebrating Mexico through Craft Beers & Street Foods!

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…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 11 October 2016 1

The Mayakoba Cooking School: Where Famous Chefs Share Their Secrets

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…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 11 October 2016 0

A Mole Quest Through The Streets of Playa del Carmen

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…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 7 October 2016 0

The Riviera Maya's Surprisingly Sensual New Show: Rauxa!

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…
Andrea Perron Ruiz andrea 28 September 2016 0

2 Cities, 2 Food Trucks: Too Delicious to Miss!!

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…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 27 September 2016 0

One Riviera Maya Vacation Condo, Three Furniture Styles

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, …
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 19 September 2016 0

Why We Need More English Speakers in Playa del Carmen

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 …
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 7 September 2016 0

The Mayakoba PlayaFest Challenge: Yoga + 5k + SUP Race

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…
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 3 September 2016 0

The Gallery Condos Coming to Playa del Carmen

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 …
Laura Winfree laurawinfree 2 September 2016 0

Wild Playa del Carmen Animals and Where to Find Them

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 …

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