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September Is Will Month in Mexico: Why Expats Should Take Advantage
September in isn’t just about Independence Day celebrations—it’s also Mes del Testamento, or Will Month in Mexico. Find out if you should have a Mexican will and how to get one done.
Laws for Riviera Maya Vacation Rentals
How to Get Your Puerto Aventuras Vacation Rental Fully Compliant Buying or renting out a home in Puerto Aventuras now means playing by a clearer set of rules. Recent updates to Airbnb rules in Quintana Roo give municipalities like Playa del Carmen (which governs Puerto Aventuras) more say over short-term rentals, while the state tightens ... Read more
Airbnb Rules in Quintana Roo Changing in 2025
Airbnb rules in Quintana Roo are changing. Find out what you need to know to stay on the right side of Mexican law.
How to Lower Your CFE Bill: Energy-Saving & Solar Tips for the Riviera Maya
How to Conserve Energy in the Riviera Maya: Smart Tips for Sustainable LivingTable of Contents1 How to Conserve Energy in the Riviera Maya: Smart Tips for Sustainable Living2 How to Lower Your CFE Bill in Mexico2.1 Why Electricity Costs Are So High in Quintana Roo2.2 Smart Habits That Make a Big Difference3 Solar Panels in ... Read more
Firing An Employee in Mexico: The Real Costs of Staff Termination
Firing an employee in Mexico is rarely as simple as handing over a letter of dismissal. The country’s labor laws are among the most employee-friendly in Latin America, and employers must handle terminations carefully to avoid costly disputes.
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.
Wild Animals in Puerto Aventuras
Living in Puerto Aventuras means sharing your space with an incredible range of wildlife—some bold and sunbathing on your patio, others lurking quietly in the jungle shadows. This list ranks the wild animals in Puerto Aventuras from the ones you’re most likely to see on a daily walk to those that only reveal themselves on rare, lucky days—or not at all.
Changes in Puerto Aventuras Property Taxes
Property owners across the Riviera Maya are sounding the alarm over proposed changes to Playa del Carmen’s cadastral value tables—the numbers used to calculate property taxes. And while the proposal is being discussed mainly in Playa del Carmen groups, it affects the entire municipality, including Puerto Aventuras.
Jaguar in Puerto Aventuras: What You Need to Know
A rare and striking sighting of a wild jaguar in Puerto Aventuras has sparked both awe and concern, underscoring the ongoing conflict between urban development and wildlife conservation in the Riviera Maya.
Protect Yourself From Theft: A Friendly Reminder to Stay Vigilant
Last weekend, a dear friend of mine was robbed in the Chedraui parking lot in Puerto Aventuras. It wasn’t a random grab-and-go—it was a slick, coordinated effort. They made off with her phone, wallet, all her cards, and left her with that awful, lingering feeling that she'd just been violated.