The Riviera Maya region, in general, is a very popular destination for vacations, particularly for American and Canadian tourists. But although Cancun may get the most visitors out of all of the beautiful places in the Mexican Caribbean, it is Tulum and Playa del Carmen that are two of the top cities in Mexico to …
Playa del Carmen
Finding your perfect beach in an infamous beach town such as Playa del Carmen can be surprisingly difficult. Do you want big crowds? Bustling beach clubs? A more low-key beach to toss a frisbee? There are truly a ton of choices, so this post reviews the best beaches to visit in Playa del Carmen for …
Heading to Playa del Carmen as a digital nomad and not sure where to stay? We’ve got you covered. Whether you want to live steps away from some of the best cafes and events to meet other nomads or live in a quieter neighborhood by the beach, this post highlights the best Playa del Carmen …
A Playa del Carmen hotel won big time at the Travvy Awards ceremony this past Thursday. The hotel, La Casa de la Playa by XCaret, was given a range of nods in the hotel category including the best all-inclusive luxury resort, showing that this luxury property might just be the ultimate hotel experience in Playa …
Things are picking up for the busy winter travel season in Playa del Carmen, and businesses are getting ready. It was reported earlier this week by a local Quintana Roo news agency that hotels in Playa del Carmen are expected to rise above 90% occupancy starting this month. The number was noted by Gerardo Valadez, …
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 …
Despite recent worries from travelers and those in the travel industry alike, recently published information has shown that Cancun is safer than most other destinations in Mexico. The revelation comes amidst a worrying backdrop of high-profile crime incidents, including murder, theft, and drug dealing, and is likely to go some way towards easing the fears …
Cancun is undoubtedly one of the most visited vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, but Cozumel continues to grow in popularity with American tourists as well. To get to Cozumel, tourists can fly into Cozumel International Airport if that’s the intended destination, but for those in Cancun that want to get to the island paradise, …
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 …
Despite the fact that Cozumel is generally thought of as a safe vacation destination, 100 Navy officers have been deployed to the popular Mexican Caribbean city to help prevent crime. At the beginning of the month, the Secretary of Public Security of Quintana Roo, Rear Admiral Rubén Oyarvide Pedrero, paid a visit to Cozumel to …