Cenote sign by the Playa del Carmen beach
Xcacel Beach: Sea Turtle Sanctuary & Cenote

Xcacel beach is located about 40 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. This stunning turtle…

Group picture at cenote
For Just $10 Discover Jardin Del Eden Cenote – One of the Most Beautiful Cenotes in the Area

You love Sunday Funday, right? Who doesn't! Well, when in Playa del Carmen, the Funday…

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A Review of Xenses Park Riviera Maya: The New Sensory Wonderland by Experiencias Xcaret

Have you heard about the new Xenses Park Riviera Maya? Xenses is the latest addition to…

Gaston Charo Art Planet on wall
Gaston Charo Art Gallery

Did you know that there is an international art gallery located in a hidden garden…

Muyiil Lagoon, Sian Kanan
My Honest Sian Kaan Tour Review

We recently went on the Sian Kaan tour, a spectacular journey through one of Mexico's…

Small candle on table at Thompson Hotel
Chef Rick Bayless Visits Playa del Carmen

This past 2nd and 3rd of July, Thompson Hotel played host to a quartet of…

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5th Avenue Shopping Tips

We feel your pain. Souvenir hunting can be a challenge, especially when it involves 5th…

monkeys talking a walk at sandos caracol
My Honest Review of the Sandos Caracol Eco Resort (2025)

Behold, my honest review of the Sandos Caracol Eco Resort in the Riviera Maya! Alright,…

Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen 1st anniversary celebration
Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Celebrates 1st Anniversary

It's been one year since the AAA Diamond Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen resort opened…

Crowd at BPM party
BPM Festival 2017 to Celebrate 10th Anniversary in Playa del Carmen

BPM Festival 2017 dates are set for what promises to be the biggest and best…



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