It was reported by local news in Quintana Roo this week that the cases of violence which have been happening in the tourist area of Playa del Carmen recently are linked to extortion. Following some recent violent incidents in this tourist-heavy area, a local prosecutor Montes de Oca is assuring the public that the situation …
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Cancun and the Riviera Maya are by far the most sought-after destinations by Americans in Mexico this winter, according to Expedia, an online travel shopping company. The Mexican Caribbean’s sun-soaked resort towns have for long been the top international destinations for North Americans, who choose the region for its stellar beaches and unmatched availability of …
Oh, Playa. One of the perfect places for tropical weather-loving, laptop-toting digital nomads is about to enter another busy winter season. If you’re planning to spend some time in Playa del Carmen this winter, whether it be your first time or your 12th time, you might be wondering what to pack for your trip. My …
Recently, Riu Playacar hotel, located in Playa del Carmen, was sued by a Chilean tourist after sustaining an alleged pelvic fracture from a fall. The accident happened on October 3rd, inside the hotel facilities, because of the wet floor. According to the tourist, she slipped in the hotel’s common area as there was no sign …
There is no doubt that Cancun has long been one of the favorite vacation destinations in Mexico among foreign tourists, but Playa del Carmen has continued to compete with Cancun as a top Mexican Caribbean vacation destination. The city has received a fair share of the tourists visiting from the United States, Canada, and Europe …
Tourism in the Mexican Caribbean has been exploding over the last year and with all the popularity comes the race to meet the demand from hotel companies. Hyatt is one of those companies and it will soon be adding the new Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya to its list of properties in the region. The new …
After a shooting at a popular nightclub in Playa del Carmen took place on Wednesday evening at around 7:30 pm, an armed man allegedly involved in the attack was arrested. Tourist police and municipal police responded to the incident on the famous 12th Avenue, an area located in the heart of Playa del Carmen and …
Many travelers think of Playa del Carmen as a place to go for sun and sand, and while they are not wrong, there is much more the area has to offer. One of those things is a huge collection of cenotes that are popular not only among locals but tourists too. Now, Playa del Carmen …
American pop sensation Britney Spears has been spotted enjoying her vacation in Playa del Carmen. The pop singer has posted multiple pictures of her soaking up the sun on her widely followed social media accounts, calling the destination a “magical place.” Britney Spears is just one of many celebrities that have chosen to holiday in …
An amber alter was issued in the municipality of Solidaridad after a Japanese teenager went missing in Playa del Carmen on Saturday, October 8. Authorities are searching for the missing teenager and are concerned for his well-being. There are currently more than 15 missing foreigners among the more than 600 people that have been reported …