Last Saturday saw the opening of yet another new cultural space in Playa del Carmen: Andaz Salon. Andaz Salon is a unique concept designed to facilitate the encounter and interaction between tourists and locals with painters, musicians, film directors, photographers, […]
When writing about all there is to see and do in Playa del Carmen, I always try to make sure to include people and places that are either off-the-beaten-path or not necessarily on people’s radar. On the one hand, these […]
Yesterday I had the privilege of being in Cancun on the 47th anniversary of the city’s birthday. A tropical storm greeted the special occasion, keeping the city under a constant deluge of water for most of the day. It was […]
We’ve updated this list of the top Playa del Carmen bakeries to include the new address of Das Brot! Who doesn’t love bread and pastries? Such an essential part of our diet, and yet sometimes it’s hard to find some […]
The talented troupe of international actors and actresses of the DEmergencia Theater Group don’t need a stage to share their talent. “We can even perform in a living room,” explains Giselle Audirec, founding director of this Playa del Carmen-based ensemble. […]
The Rally Maya Mexico, returns to the Yucatan Peninsula May 19th through the 28th of May with the participation of 110 competitors from Mexico and around the world. This traditional competition and exhibition, which brings together antique car lovers, will […]
Vacation time and vice are generally two things that don’t bode well for your fine-tuned exercise regime. With all the different Playa del Carmen restaurants, it’s easy to see all those days watching what you eat and going to the […]
Technology sucks us in and absorbs our attention. It can seriously limit our ability to be aware and present in the moment. It’s something you can see frequently in Playa del Carmen. Rather than taking in their surroundings and enjoying […]
Over the last six months, an expert team of archeologists, biologists, underwater photographers, and specialized cave divers have joined together for an ambitious project known as the Great Mayan Aquifer. It’s mission: to explore the extensive network of underground rivers […]
“In a mad world, only the mad are sane.” — Akira Kurosawa — I’ve written about this place enough over the past few months, but I’ve never actually dedicated an article to the fantastical place that is Le Lotus Rouge. […]
