A while back we have made mention of the improvements that were started to be made in the Colosio neighborhood and their benefits for anyone living in this section of Playa del Carmen. and today we are happy to report that the work they “intended†to do has been done! With the very cute, clean and completely … [Read more...] about Living the Good Life in the New Colosio
Spectacular transformations
A Penthouse Downtown Playa for under $170,000 USD?
Would you believe it if I told you that you could get a downtown penthouse condo in Playa del Carmen for less than $170,000 USD? Well, here we have just that! Take a look at the description for this property: The location of this brand new development is just great: two blocks from the beginning of the 5th … [Read more...] about A Penthouse Downtown Playa for under $170,000 USD?
This Condo Says it All about Playa del Carmen’s North End!IncreÃble departamento en venta en la “nueva” zona centro de Playa del Carmen.
If you had turned down a street into this neighborhood about 5 years ago, you would have probably glanced around a bit, turned around and headed back downtown. It certainly wasn't dangerous or dirty, but also not interesting or even picturesque or quaint. The neighborhood, called Zazil Ha, was defined by small, … [Read more...] about This Condo Says it All about Playa del Carmen’s North End!IncreÃble departamento en venta en la “nueva” zona centro de Playa del Carmen.
The Best Tacos in Playa del Carmen – and What That Has to Do with Real EstateLa mejor taquerÃa en Playa del Carmen.
What do tacos have to do with Playa del Carmen real estate? Well, consider this. Downtown Playa del Carmen, right in the heart of it all, at the corner of 20th Ave. and 4th St., there is a local taco shop, with covered outdoor seating. It is a "not so nice" little red building with plastic red chairs and tables. … [Read more...] about The Best Tacos in Playa del Carmen – and What That Has to Do with Real EstateLa mejor taquerÃa en Playa del Carmen.
Playa del Carmen’s Most Spectacular Transformations – South Downtown – Part 2: A New Look
In yesterday's post (Playa del Carmen’s Most Spectacular Transformations – South Downtown – Part 1: The History), I talked about the history of the south half of downtown Playa del Carmen, and how it changed from a working-class village to a unkempt downtown neighborhood. Fortunately, this is not the last … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen’s Most Spectacular Transformations – South Downtown – Part 2: A New Look
Playa del Carmen’s Most Spectacular Transformations – South Downtown – Part 1: The History
Today's story is a double transformation, taking place right in the heart of it all! The very heart of Playa del Carmen's downtown is the point where the oldest main access road from the highway (Juarez Ave.) meets Fifth Avenue and the beach. Fifth Avenue, the little park nestled between Fifth and the beach, the … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen’s Most Spectacular Transformations – South Downtown – Part 1: The History
Playa del Carmen’s Most Spectacular Transformations – The Paradisus Hotel in North Town
I've decided to start a new series on this blog; Spectacular Transformations! the Playa del Carmen real estate market and other expat communities in Mexico have grown rapidly over the past few years. Rapid growth means rapid change. In some cases, there have bee spectacular transformations of communities, city … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen’s Most Spectacular Transformations – The Paradisus Hotel in North Town