Diving

The Riviera Maya is home to the second longest barrier reef system in the world, the Mesoamerican reef. It’s no surprise that divers from around the globe flock to the warm waters of the Mexican Caribbean to explore the beauty that lies beneath the surface. If you are a SCUBA diver or interested in learning to dive, Puerto Aventuras has some excellent SCUBA operators with fully licensed and accredited instructors and dive masters. They are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and custom dive boats that will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. SCUBA enthusiasts will not want to pass up the opportunity to dive in one or several of the Riviera Maya’s mystical cenotes and caves. If you want to take your diving to the next level, get your Cave Diver certification and explore Sac Actun, the longest underground river system in the world!

Healthcare in Mexico: What Are Your Best Options in the Riviera Maya?

Medical Evacuation Insurance
Learn how healthcare in Mexico works, including private hospitals, IMSS, insurance, medical costs and emergency planning in the Riviera Maya.

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Chiles en Nogada: Everything You Need to Know

Final plating of Chiles en Nogada
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.

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Getting Your Rental Deposit Back in Quintana Roo: What Property Owners and Tenants Need to Know

Getting Your Rental Deposit Back in Quintana Roo
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.

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Common-law Marriage In Mexico: Are You Accidentally “Married”?

Common-law marriage in mexico
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.

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Is There a Lobster Season in Mexico – Everything You Need to Know

Lobster season in Mexico, caribbean lobsters on the grill
Lobster fishing is a very important activity for the local economies in many regions of Mexico and there is absolutely a Lobster Season! In fact, there are several different seasons depending on the “zone”, the species of lobster found there, and their respective reproductive seasons.

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What Permanent Residents Need to Know About U.S. Plated Cars in the Yucatán Peninsula

us plated car in the yucatan peninsula
For years, there was a quiet understanding across the Yucatán Peninsula. If you were driving a U.S. or Canadian-plated vehicle in Mérida, Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum, enforcement felt inconsistent at best. Many permanent residents continued driving foreign vehicles without much trouble. It wasn’t necessarily legal — but it wasn’t aggressively enforced either. That ... Read more

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How to Avoid Buying a Stolen Car in Mexico (Checklist for 2026)

Avoid Buying a Stolen Car in Mexico
Are you thinking about buying a car in Mexico? It’s an exciting move and opens up a whole new world of posibilities for adventure. But you need to be extra careful. Used car scams in Mexico are real!

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A Newborn Dolphin in Puerto Aventuras Raises Big Questions

Dolphin Born in Puerto Aventuras
A baby dolphin was recently born inside the Dolphin Discovery facility in Puerto Aventuras, a development that has sparked confusion among locals and visitors who believed captive breeding was no longer allowed in Mexico. The reaction is understandable. In June 2025, Mexico approved sweeping reforms to the General Wildlife Law that explicitly prohibit the breeding, ... Read more

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What’s Next for CIBanco Account Holders?

cibanco
As many of you have likely heard, CIBanco’s long-running troubles have come to a head. Read on to find out how account holders can move their funds from CiBanco to a new account.

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What Mexico’s Proposed Free Beach Access Law Really Means

New Free Beach Access Law Tulum
There’s been a lot of talk about the new “free beach access law” currently moving through Mexico’s federal government. There is a lot of excitement and naturally, a lot of confusion. What does the new law actually propose? And how might it affect places like the Riviera Maya, where beachfront hotels, beach clubs, and gated ... Read more

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