Decorating your new home in the Riviera Maya can be such an exciting task!... Until you start having a look around, and find the prices of furniture and decor are extremely high compared to North America or even Europe. Most of the furniture sold in the shops in the area is imported from the United States, which can … [Read more...] about Decorating your home on a budget in the Riviera Maya
Mexico Culture
TMRE Volunteers Help KKIS Deliver School Supplies to Needy Kids
Monday was the first day of school for many kids here in Playa del Carmen. It was also the first day in which a local organization called Keeping Kids in School begins to mobilize and carry out the most important phase of its’ year-long operation: the delivery of school material to local school kids who are most in … [Read more...] about TMRE Volunteers Help KKIS Deliver School Supplies to Needy Kids
Puerto Morelos – QuintanaRoo´s Fastest Growing City
One of Mexico’s fastest growing cities is the the sea port town of Puerto Morelos. Once a shipping and trade center from the 1920s to the 1950s, it is now regarded as a tranquil stop that lies between the two better known resort locations of Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Late last year Puerto Morelos recently became … [Read more...] about Puerto Morelos – QuintanaRoo´s Fastest Growing City
Riviera Maya Has Become Mexico’s Preferred Tourism Destination
The summer of 2016 is proving to be a great one for tourism in Mexico, which is all part of the recent boom that the country has seen this year. There are many places to go in Mexico to spend your vacation, but for Mexican nationals the preferred destination has become the Riviera Maya, despite strong … [Read more...] about Riviera Maya Has Become Mexico’s Preferred Tourism Destination
Mexico Shows Boom in Tourism in 2016
Foto: Internet 2016 is turning out to be a very good year for tourism in Mexico and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. According to the Tourism Board there has been a growth of almost 10 percent in the first three months, with the rate of increase greater than anywhere else on the world. Last month … [Read more...] about Mexico Shows Boom in Tourism in 2016
Playa del Carmen Will Have a Frida Kahlo Museum in 2017
Frida Kahlo, one of the most recognized artists in Mexican history, will soon be honored with a museum in Playa del Carmen. The museum will be located at the corner of Playa del Carmen’s popular Fifth Avenue and 8th Street in the heart of the Riviera Maya, which is the same location where the Frida Kahlo restaurant … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen Will Have a Frida Kahlo Museum in 2017
Riviera Maya Film Festival Announces First Selection of Films
The Riviera Maya Film Festival has announced the first selection of films for its´5th edition which is to be held from the 24 to 30 of June in Playa del Carmen and Cancun. At a press conference held at the Blue Parrot nightclub organizers of the festival discussed some of the locations, venues and dates in which the … [Read more...] about Riviera Maya Film Festival Announces First Selection of Films
Testimonial: Charles Tibshirani- Owner of Mexlaw
Charles Tibshirani is the CEO of MEXLAW (International Law Firm in the Riviera Maya) and owner of The Playa Times (Playa del Carmen's only English newspaper). In this interview he describes his experience living and working in Mexico, and his impressions might be the push for you to stop dreaming; and look for your … [Read more...] about Testimonial: Charles Tibshirani- Owner of Mexlaw