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With so many people making the move to Playa del Carmen, either full time or part time, those of us who already live here will inevitably get asked the question “what is it like living in Playa del Carmen?” That is a question to which the answer will vary greatly from person to person.  Depends […]

I mean, really….. What is it about the Riviera Maya that draws so many people from around the globe? What is it about the Riviera Maya that makes people never use their return ticket home? What is it about the Riviera Maya that inspires people to return here, year after year?   The Mystic of

Isla Holbox…. You might not have even heard of an island called Holbox, located just north of the Yucatan Peninsula…  it gets lost in the conversation about the Riviera Maya’s many other stunning attractions including the island’s more popular cousin, Isla Mujeres. After visiting Isla Holbox about a week ago, I think that the fact

So I’ve been in Mexico full time for over 2 years now…   it’s been an amazing adventure and one that I will remember with great fondness for my entire life.  And no, I don’t have any plans on leaving right now, I’m just looking back at the last two years and wondering where the

Ok…  this is a opinion piece, plain and simple.  Mexico is a huge country and there are many places that a foreigner could consider when planning to move to this great nation.  There are a lot of very personal factors that will play into your decision and we’re going to look into some of the

So…   you’re Playa del Carmen and you’re looking for a party.  Well, you’ve come to the right place, my friends…. The nightlife scene in Playa is wild, sophisticated, crazy, trendy, Caribbean style, modern with a Latin flair, raucous and in your face…   12th Street starting with Coco Bongo on 10th Av and all

Mexico!!! Land of white sand beaches, sun, palm trees, mariachis and tequila….  especially in the Riviera Maya.  It’s a virtual paradise here – 320 days of sunshine a year and some of the most beautiful ocean scenery you will find anywhere on Earth. It’s no wonder why so many Americans and Canadians are choosing to

There is a major new player in the game, boys and girls…   a new force to be reckoned with in the game of global economics. So who exactly is this mystery force coming to prominence? For people not in the know, it usually comes as a complete surprise…   Considered by many to be a 3rd

Welcome to another article featuring the Mexico Minute! A big question that we get all the time from people moving to our fair city of Playa del Carmen – mainly from Americans and Canadians (of course) – is whether they can bring their car with them so they have transportation they are used to when