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This new cultural attraction in the center of Playa del Carmen offers a great alternative to the usual tropical environment while also sharing an interactive feel. So what exactly are these wonders? After interviewing the lovely Paola Pastrana, the general manager, we have learned the history of this particular art form. The story begins with […]

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

Soooo….   there are a lot of misconceptions about real estate in Mexico.  Like the show MythBusters, we are here to debunk some of the more obvious rumors and misconceptions that remain so pervasive.  Some of these are rooted in old laws and half truths, while some are just flat out figments of people’s overly

A lot of Americans are curious as to whether they can use American money while vacationing in Playa del Carmen.  Especially if they haven’t been here or anywhere in Mexico before, it can be a little confusing as to how to buy things – how do pesos work, how will I know if I’m getting

One of the biggest trends we have seen in the past decade is the huge number of Americans retiring to Mexico – there are well over a million Americans who call Mexico their home, with that number increasing steadily every year.  Although there are people coming here from every demographic, many of those are retirement

Hey…  if you’re an American in Playa del Carmen for Thanksgiving, you’ll more than likely be looking for a place to grab something close to a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast – whether you are simply here on vacation or like us and make Playa del Carmen your full time home.   Places for Thanksgiving Playa

“Hey!  We want to buy in Tulum because there is an airport going in – it’s going to be huge deal and we feel that’s the place to buy…” Ok…   just stop.  Please.   That news is over 10 years old.  And I’ve got other news for you – there is no airport going

Hola!!! Obviously, when chatting with buyers about potential costs of ownership on the property they are buying here in Playa del Carmen, property tax is one of the first things that comes up in the conversation. Incidentally, it’s also one of my favorite subjects to talk about because it’s one of the best things about