Everything Beyond Playa
Why Go to Cancun?
Why go to Cancun? This article is written from the perspective of those that travel to Playa Del Carmen for vacation or those that live in Playa. For most that come to Play Del Carmen, […]
Year: 2014
Everything Playa
Day Passes at All Inclusive Hotels in the Riviera Maya
Day passes at hotels in the Riviera Maya Do you want to spend the day at a nice all-inclusive hotel, but not the night? You can! Day passes are a great way to spend the […]
Arts & Culture
Sand Sculptures of Playa Del Carmen
Some places have butter sculpting others have ice sculptures, but here we have sand sculptures. Recently on the beach in front of Parque Fundadores (the park next to the Cozumel Ferry Pier) there was a […]
Everything Playa
Why are so many toilets in Mexico without seats?
If you travel around the Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula you will no doubt see a lot of toilets in Mexico without seats. It may be a little uncomfortable trying to use a public toilet […]
Living in Playa
Looking for a Spanish Tutor in Playa Del Carmen?
If you are moving to Playa Del Carmen or coming on vacation and want to brush up on your Spanish, then we have a good option for a Spanish teacher in Playa Del Carmen. Learning […]
Living in Playa
Mens Haircut Bargains!
Barbershops in Playa Del Carmen If you notice local men in Playa, you will see clean cut guys with fresh haircuts. Part of reason for this is the general availability of reasonably prices haircuts. This […]
Everything Playa
What are those brown cone shaped things in the grocery store?
What are those brown cone shaped things in the grocery store? Thanks for your question Doug V. in Minnesota. You are actually referring to piloncillo. It is a sweetener used in Mexican cooking. It is […]
Budget Restaurants
What is a Salbute?
Want to discover the delicious local food called a salbute? We explain what they are and where you can find them right here in Playa Del Carmen. What is a salbute? What is a salbute […]
Living in Playa
What is Profeco and how is it working for you?
Profeco in Playa Del Carmen Profeco is a Mexican governmental agency ( Procuraduria Federal Del Consumidor) or consumer protection agency if you will. They work hard to protect you as a resident or tourist while […]