This post has been updated on June 16, 2016. It includes our recommendations for the BPM Festival 2017, to be held in Playa del Carmen from January 6-15. See our blog post about the preparations for the 10th anniversary of […]
This post has been updated on June 16, 2016. It includes our recommendations for the BPM Festival 2017, to be held in Playa del Carmen from January 6-15. See our blog post about the preparations for the 10th anniversary of […]
This all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen is located in a gated community called Playacar. The Riu Palace Mexico is walking distance from town, on a stunning beach and steps from a world-class golf course. This is a very popular […]
The Reef Coco Beach is one of the most affordable all inclusive hotels in the area. I wanted to see for myself what kind of service and quality of hotel you would be getting for so little money. This hotel […]
We buy local, ride bicycles, compost, reduce, reuse and recycle – but yet, once on vacation we seem to forget how important it all is. Here are PlayaDelCarmen.com’s Top 10 Tips to Travel Green BEFORE YOU LEAVE 1. Remove […]
The Great Parnassus is a family hotel in Cancun. Since i live in Playa del Carmen, as a mothers day gift, I decided to get myself 1 night, all-inclusive in this hotel so my son and I could have a lot […]
The cozy and inviting Fonda Regina restaurant was our spot for dinner not too long ago and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. They use organic coconut oil and sea salt for seasoning, organic produce and fresh, […]
Are you looking for an “off the beaten path”? Then Punta Laguna just may the right spot for you! You can see wildlife like monkeys in their natural environment, canoe in a lagoon, bird-watch and maybe even do some camping. […]
Aldea Corazon – $$ Last night I was lucky enough to have dinner at Aldea Corazon. Aldea Corazon means the heart of the town which is appropriate as it literally is in the heart of Playa del Carmen. This 5th […]
One of the top attractions in this area are the cenotes, pronounced: Seh-no-tays. You’ll find 100’s of miles of this underground river system in the Riviera Maya. You can learn more about these fascinating bodies of water on our blog post: What are Cenotes? […]
With the standard work week being 6 days, the “normal” day off here is Sunday and we try to make the best of it. We decided to head over to Isla Mujeres for the day. Isla Mujeres, translated as the […]