Playa del Carmen News, Expat Life, and Tourism

Playa del Carmen is a lively beach city popular with expats, digital nomads, and long-stay travelers. In this section, explore stories on real estate, tourism, nightlife, infrastructure, and environmental policy. With a pedestrian-friendly downtown and booming condo market, Playa del Carmen is both a vacation favorite and an international community.

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•September 1, 2025

Playa del Carmen tourism struggles as foot traffic drops

Examine the factors affecting Playa del Carmen tourism, including shifts in spending and a rise in all-inclusive stays affecting locals.

•August 28, 2025

Playa del Carmen Youth Council 2025 officially installed

•August 28, 2025

Playa del Carmen innovation hub push gains momentum

•August 26, 2025

Tulum – Playa del Carmen van ridership falls up to 50 percent

Tulum - Playa del Carmen van ridership falls up to 50 percent as tourism softens. Union cites sargassum, Jaguar Park access fees, and safety concerns.

•August 26, 2025

Playa del Carmen hosted the first LGBTQ+ Orgullo México Awards

Orgullo México Awards Playa del Carmen brought LGBTQ+ advocates, artists and groups to the Teatro de la Ciudad, with municipal backing and local winners.

•August 25, 2025

Playa del Carmen debuts Dog Beach Festival with strong turnout

Playa del Carmen launches Dog Beach Festival with a family crowd and the official Pet Friendly Route, positioning the city for pet-inclusive tourism.

•August 23, 2025

Cadastral tables update Playa del Carmen advances

cadastral tables update Playa del Carmen moves forward after talks with business groups; draft values and process point to changes that will shape 2026 property...

•August 23, 2025

Six linked to narcomenudeo in Playa del Carmen

Six linked to narcomenudeo in Playa del Carmen as Quintana Roo prosecutors secure vinculación a proceso against four men and two women; judges order justified...

•August 23, 2025

Brawl in Nicté-Ha Playa del Carmen leaves one dead

Police cordoned the area after a brawl in Nicté-Ha Playa del Carmen. One man was found partially burned, two wounded, and three suspects detained as...

•August 23, 2025

Arena Playa official color of Playa del Carmen approved

Council approved Arena Playa official color of Playa del Carmen to end party colors on public works, with phased rollout, oversight, and a technical manual.

•August 20, 2025

Playa del Carmen low season puts restaurants on alert

Playa del Carmen low season is approaching and restaurants are moving fast with promotions, events, and staffing shifts to keep cash flowing

•August 20, 2025

Playacar project halted after environmental violations

Authorities freeze the Legacy by AWA build in Playacar after failures that harmed wildlife; state regulators revoke its environmental authorization and local officials move to...

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