{"id":2287,"date":"2014-03-12T13:18:46","date_gmt":"2014-03-12T19:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/?p=2287"},"modified":"2014-10-02T21:13:04","modified_gmt":"2014-10-03T02:13:04","slug":"playa-del-carmen-carnival-spectacular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2014\/03\/playa-del-carmen-carnival-spectacular\/","title":{"rendered":"Playa del Carmen Carnival Spectacular!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Playa is for sure a place that you should never underestimate the word fun!\u00a0 As the entire town has evolved, more and more incredible events and celebrations are brought to this amazing town. Carnival is one of many of those exciting events that arrive to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\/neighborhood-playadelcarmen.php\">Playa del Carmen<\/a> each and every year.<\/p>\n<p>Last week we celebrated a fantastic Carnival celebration in Playa, ending on Fat Tuesday (the day to indulge before Ash Wednesday). Parades filled the streets of Playa each night with dancing, exciting Caribbean music, and outstanding colorful costumes.<\/p>\n<p>The parade runs through the main streets of Playa del Carmen giving everyone a chance to be a part of the action. The spectacular parade arrives to the Municipal Palace square in Playa del Carmen where you will be submerged into the very heart of the Carnival action, with more live performances from entertainers of the community and Caribbean Carnival show extravaganzas.<\/p>\n<p>As the town square turns in a huge entertainment venue it is a perfect place to join with friends and family for a night out and to eat traditional Mexican Foods and snacks!\u00a0 As the carnival does purposely coincide with Fat Tuesday you have a perfect excuse to indulge!<\/p>\n<p>Some of the best Carnival favorites which are typical to these kinds of events are those delicious churros, marquesitas, shrimp on a stick and of course corn on the cob with chili and mayo!\u00a0 Other more familiar favorites like hamburgers, hot dogs and tacos are also a hit at Carnival time in Playa!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YQoLOlUQMQc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As an even bigger treat, those who are staying or living in Playa del Carmen have very close access to the ferry dock which brings you right into the most amazing Carnival on the Riviera Maya, in Cozumel.\u00a0 While each town or city holds its own version of Carnival, the most talked about and popular Carnival can be found on the beautiful Island of Cozumel.<\/p>\n<p>Since both events run for the entire week you have plenty of time to experience both!\u00a0 Fat Tuesday in Cozumel is particularly an event that shouldn\u2019t be missed.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/\">Let\u2019s Retire in Mexico<\/a> lifestyle blog for more exciting Playa del Carmen news and events!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>-By Bea Lozano<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Playa is for sure a place that you should never underestimate the word fun!&nbsp; As the entire town has evolved, more and more incredible events and celebrations are brought to this amazing town. 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