All About Playa covers what is happening in Playa del Carmen: local news, events, food, culture, real estate and business. Every story is written by people who live in the city and cites its sources. It is for residents, visitors and anyone planning a move to Playa.
Playa del Carmen beach
Playa del Carmen is a city located on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, on the Yucatan Peninsula in southeastern Mexico. It is situated just south of Cancun and is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife. The city is located about 35 miles south of Cancun International Airport and is easily accessible by car or bus. Playa del Carmen is known for its crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, making it a popular spot for swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities. It is also home to a number of restaurants, bars, and shops, and is a great place to experience the rich culture of Mexico.
Playa del Carmen — Mexico
Quick answer: Playa del Carmen’s city council unanimously approved changes to the records of two plots of land set aside for future clinics of the Mexican…
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Quick answer: Quintana Roo has installed the committee that will draw up Playa del Carmen’s Local Ecological Zoning Program (POEL), the state environment…
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Quick answer: Mexico’s federal environmental enforcement agency, Profepa, has closed a property in Playa del Carmen where 14,632 square meters of forest were…
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Quick answer: National Geographic has named Maya Ka’an, a community tourism region in southern Quintana Roo, one of its 25 Best of the World destinations for…
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Quick answer: Quintana Roo received about 13 million tourists from January to August 2026, 3.8% fewer than a year earlier, the state tourism secretary…
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Quick answer: Playa del Carmen has again received 15 Blue Flag certifications for the 2026–2027 season, its tenth year in a row, 5to Poder reports. Eight of…
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Quick answer: Business owners in Playa del Carmen have asked the city to let bars and restaurants stay open later during the low season…
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Quick answer: Uber began operating in Playa del Carmen and Tulum on October 20, 2026, offering free rides as a launch promotion, Excélsior…
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Quick answer: Mexico’s entry fee for foreign tourists, the Derecho de No Residente (DNR), is set to rise from 983 pesos to 1,158 pesos in…
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Quick answer: Quintana Roo is sending para-dance and para-athletics teams to Mexico's National Paralympiad, Riviera Maya News & Events…
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Quick answer: Bacalar's hoteliers returned from a tourism caravan through Monterrey, Chihuahua, Culiacán and Tijuana having connected with…
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Quick answer: Playa del Carmen will celebrate Janal Pixán, the Maya observance of Day of the Dead, from October 31 to November 3, 2026…
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In Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards, Grand Velas Riviera Maya was ranked #11 among the Top 15 All-Inclusive Resorts in the…
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In 2026, Puerto Morelos — the small coastal town roughly midway between Cancún and Playa del Carmen — won a triple international award…
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On June 4, 2026, Southwest Airlines resumed direct service between Las Vegas and Cancún International Airport after a four-year suspension…
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In July 2026, Playa del Carmen became the first destination in Mexico to receive an official Geographical Indication for sustainable bull…
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Nestled along the picturesque shores of the Mexican Caribbean, Playa del Carmen beckons fishing enthusiasts with its rich marine bounty and…
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In August 2026, a development group announced plans to build a $270 million Premier Medical Destination Center in Cancún’s emerging tech…
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In March 2026, Playa del Carmen’s municipal Economic Development office announced a five-part program to support local entrepreneurs…
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In May 2026, Quintana Roo authorities created a formal registry to track and identify real estate agents operating without proper legal…
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In May 2026, a new underwater sculpture initiative launched in Quintana Roo aimed at accelerating coral reef restoration along the Riviera…
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Book lovers will be happy to know that Playa del Carmen has a handful of bookstores that cater to those who love to read, in both English…
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Understanding the legal drinking age is a crucial aspect of any traveler's journey, and Mexico is no exception. Here is what visitors to…
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Sabor a Playa 2026 ran July 9–19 along Fifth Avenue, bringing together twelve local restaurants, more than 100 local artists, and 25…
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Picture this: you're kicking back on the sun-kissed shores of the Riviera Maya, the gentle breeze carrying the aroma of world-class…
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In 2026, Quintana Roo granted official protected status to Maya honey produced by native stingless bees, known locally as xunán kab — a…
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Nestled along the turquoise shores of the Mexican Caribbean, Playa del Carmen has a captivating history that transformed a quiet fishing…
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