So you thought Carnival was maybe just in Brazil? Think again, my Mexico loving friends! There is Carnival in Playa del Carmen and it comes complete with parades, parties, celebrations, costumes and dancing in the streets…. Something that you absolutely should make a point to go experience if you are in town during that time.
So we here at American Realty decided we would take to the streets during the 2016 Playa del Carmen Carnival and share a little bit of the excitement with you in the event you aren’t here to take it in for yourself.
Carnival in Playa del Carmen
Please enjoy this video of this colorful festivity in the heart of Playa del Carmen! The Playa del Carmen Carnival 2016!
Carnival in Playa del Carmen definitely has its own flavor… and the passion and pageantry that Playa del Carmen puts into it’s parades and celebrations are nothing short of spectacular. The parades often last more than an hour and are a non stop cavalcade of color and costumes, dancing and music.
Whether you choose to watch the celebrations on the famous 5th Avenue or choose to see the processions on 10th Av, 30th Av or Constituyentes, you will be astounded by the shear visuals of the event, and you simply can not help but be caught up in the energy and excitement that the Carnival celebration brings to this amazing city, adding just one more layer to the cultural and multi faceted blend that is Playa del Carmen. So many influences here – Mayan, Caribbean, Mexican…. all blended together into one very unique and special place that is one of a kind any where in the world.
There are always things going on here in Playa del Carmen. Carnival is just one of the many must see events here… Stay tuned for more articles about events and other happenings in Playa and make sure to visit at different times of the year so you can catch a variety of things – don’t get caught in a rut! There are so many things to experience and you we it to yourself to see as many of them as you possibly can….
