Cozumel and Playa del Carmen are two of the Mexican Caribbean’s most popular destinations. But how do they differ, and how can you choose between them? Here, we’ll run through the main differences between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen that travelers need to know. 1. Cozumel’s an island, Playa del Carmen’s on the mainland It’s …
Playa Del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is a fantastic destination for people in search of a good time. Days are filled with sunshine, beach clubs, and Mexican cuisine, whereas nights are the time to party. There are a huge number of nightlife options to consider, some will guarantee a crazy night, whereas others offer something a little more …
Hotels in Cancun, and other parts of the Riviera Maya are expected to be almost fully booked for the first week of July. Some hotels in the region are already set to put up no vacancy signs for that particular week as tourists have flocked to book their trips in advance. The president of the …
Two locations of the chain restaurants known as Tortas Goyo were attacked by gunmen Wednesday, the authorities are still investigating the case. As things stand though there have been no casualties or injuries to report in either instance. Still, the fact that two locations of the same restaurant were shot at has perplexed authorities who …
Playa Del Carmen Ranks Second In The State’s Crime Rankings Cancun is one of the most dangerous cities in Quintana Roo according to the Mexican National Defense Secretary (SEDENA). The head of the organization listed Cancun along with two other cities. The statements were made during a conference in Isla Mujeres, where a presentation was …
Tourist Park Decision At Odds With The Potential New Cruise Port The President of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) has announced the agreed plans for a disputed piece of land in Playa del Carmen. A new tourist park and a cruise port as slated to be built on the land. Although it’s not clear …
Progress Has Been Delayed For Weeks Due To Poor Weather Conditions Playa del Carmen must wait another week for its sargassum barriers to be installed after poor weather has halted the Navy’s progress. The news comes as tonnes of the unpleasant seaweed have been washed ashore across the state. The Navy has already released as …
A judge in Yucatan, Mexico, issued an order to pause the Maya Train work temporarily. This ruling is only for the stretch covering Playa del Carmen to Tulum, for not having an authorized environmental impact report. The Maya Train is a mega-project promoted by Mexico’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Construction was halted after a …
Playa del Carmen has a multitude of activities to offer visitors, from its long, white-sand beaches, to its unbeatable nightlife. You can spend weeks here enjoying everything the city has to offer, but if you do decide to venture further afield, here are some ideas of the best day trips from Playa del Carmen. Take …
Turtle nesting season is set to begin shortly in Playa del Carmen beaches. For these reasons local environmentalist groups in conjunction with local authorities are holding meetings with local beach front hotels to inform them of the regulations that will be in place through the nesting season that starts in May. In fact, hotel staff …