How to Find the Best Buen Fin 2026 Deals on the Riviera Maya (and Not Get Ripped Off)
Get ready, shoppers! Buen Fin 2026, Mexico’s answer to Black Friday, is back for its 16th edition with another round of unbeatable deals.
How to Lower Your CFE Bill: Smart Tips for Sustainable Riviera Maya Living
Living in the Riviera Maya offers sun-drenched beaches, lush jungle, and a laid-back lifestyle. But it also comes with unique challenges when it comes to energy use. Find out more about how to lower your cfe bill.
Riviera Maya Sea Turtle Nesting Season: What to Know & How to Help
The Riviera Maya sea turtle nesting season generally runs from May through October. The first nests may appear as early as April, while hatchlings from late nests can continue emerging into November and occasionally December.
Healthcare in Mexico: What Are Your Best Options in the Riviera Maya?
Learn how healthcare in Mexico works, including private hospitals, IMSS, insurance, medical costs and emergency planning in the Riviera Maya.
Best Chiles en Nogada in Playa del Carmen: 10 to Try This Season
After living and eating in this part of Mexico for more than 20 years, I’ve learned that the search for the best chiles en nogada in Playa del Carmen is never settled for long. Recipes change, new contenders appear and an old favorite can surprise you with its best version yet.
Chiles en Nogada: Everything You Need to Know
Chiles en Nogada is a very special celebratory dish that originated in Puebla in the 1800s. The dish consists of a blistered poblano chili stuffed with a combination of beef and pork, mixed with chopped apple, pear, peach, almond, raisins, ground cloves and cinnamon. The chile is finished with a “nogada” sauce made with peeled walnuts, almonds, goat cheese and milk, blended until smooth. The dish is then decorated with bright red pomegranate seeds and sometimes chopped parsley.
Getting Your Rental Deposit Back in Quintana Roo: What Property Owners and Tenants Need to Know
Security deposit disputes are painfully common in the Riviera Maya. A tenant moves out believing the home has been left in good condition. The owner sees walls that need painting, furniture that looks a little more worn and utility bills that may not have arrived yet.
Traveling From Playa del Carmen To Mérida: Tren Maya vs. Driving
Are you thinking about traveling from Playa del Carmen to Mérida? The Playa del Carmen Tren Maya station has finally become a little easier to use.
Common-law Marriage In Mexico: Are You Accidentally “Married”?
Curious about common-law marriage in Mexico? Mexico does recognize long-term unmarried couples, although it doesn’t call the relationship a common-law marriage. The official term is concubinato.
Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival Returns March 25 – 29
Mark your calendars. The Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival (PAIFF) is back for Season 3, taking over our marina community March 25 – 29.