Is Cozumel Safe for Travel in 2018?
Is Cozumel Safe for Travel in 2018? Cozumel is a hot tourist spot, a place many people visit when in the Riviera Maya, and a common stop for cruise ships in the area. It’s relatively easy to get to Cozumel from Cancun, and a beautiful place to check out. However, there has been a lot […]
Bacalar – Visiting the Lake Paradise in Mexico
Bacalar is sometimes referred to as the Maldives of Mexico, and for good reason. This beautiful lake is a paradise tucked into the southern end of Quintana Roo. Still relatively quiet compared to Tulum and Playa del Carmen, Lake Bacalar is known as La Laguna de Siete Colores (The Lagoon of Seven Colors). With beautiful […]
The Best Tacos in Playa del Carmen – Your 2019 Guide
Okay, this post is a long time coming. As anyone who knows me can confirm, I have a bit of a taco problem. If I could eat them for every meal, I would. Lucky for me (and for you) there are some great options in Playa. We’ve made this list of the best tacos in […]
Finding Long Term Rentals in Playa del Carmen
Finding a home to rent in Playa has been a learning experience for us. Whether you’re new to Playa, thinking of making a move, or have been here a while, searching through listings and agents can be time-consuming and frustrating. So, we’ve created this little guide to finding long-term rentals in Playa del Carmen for […]
Best Ziplines Near Playa del Carmen
Ziplining! An activity that is incredibly popular here in Latin America among tourists and visitors. We’ve been asked over and over again about where you can go ziplining, so we’re putting it in a post! There are tons of places to zipline near Playa del Carmen, and we’ve done a little work for you to […]
Visiting Yal Ku Lagoon in Akumal
Yal-ku Lagoon is a beautiful lagoon for snorkeling, swimming, and simply hanging out. Located right in the town of Akumal, the lagoon is less-visited than many more popular tourist destinations, especially if you go early in the morning! What is Yal-Ku? Yal-Ku is a little lagoon located just north of Half Moon Bay in Akumal. […]
Should You Pay in Pesos or Dollars in Mexico?
Every place in Mexico is different, but it’s a question we see over and over. If you’re visiting the country, you may want to know if you should use pesos or dollars in Mexico. To give the shortest answer possible, here it is: Use pesos. The pros far outweigh the cons. Can You Use US […]
Aiport for Flying into Playa del Carmen
Although it has an airport in town, you do not usually fly directly into Playa del Carmen. Instead, most visitors come into town through the Cancun airport. However, there is a Playa del Carmen airport that offers charters, activities, and more. We’ll cover how to fly into Playa del Carmen, and what you can do […]
Playacar – Guide to This Area of Playa del Carmen
Playacar is a popular expat neighborhood in Playa del Carmen. It’s actually where we live currently. The large gated community is full of homes, apartment buildings, hotels, and golf courses. Let’s start by diving into the basics of Playacar. Basics of Playacar – Phases, Location, Security Playacar is located just south of the town of […]
Learning Spanish in Playa del Carmen
If you’re living in Playa del Carmen, we strongly recommend making the effort to learn to speak Spanish. Although many in the community speak English, it definitely is easier to get by as a Spanish-speaker. Benefits of Learning Spanish Although there are a lot of people who speak English in the community, learning Spanish is […]
Ek Balam – The 2019 Guide to Visiting
The ruins of Ek Balam are certainly not one of the most well-known or most-visited sites in the Yucatan. However, Ek Balam is a beautiful place to dive into Mayan history and learn about the culture. One of the reasons we love Ek Balam is that it is often much quieter than other sites like […]
