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.

Playa del Carmen News

•November 12, 2025

Amber Alert Playa del Carmen search for three minors

Amber Alert Playa del Carmen after a five-month-old and two teens vanish; prosecutors post search files and urge residents to share tips.

•November 12, 2025

Playacar foreigner death found in pit as prosecutors act

Authorities probe a Playacar foreigner death after a man was found in a pit in the complex. What we know so far and what investigators...

•November 11, 2025

Playa del Carmen dating app robberies ring busted after victim speaks

Police dismantle ring behind dating app robberies in Playa del Carmen, accused of drugging victims and stealing cash and electronics.

•November 10, 2025

Playa del Carmen disappearances spike before high season

Playa del Carmen disappearances hit at least 16 since October, including teens. We verify reports, track alerts, and explain what the data shows.

•November 10, 2025

Playa del Carmen boats at 15 percent as demand dries up

Playa del Carmen boats run near 15 percent as cold fronts and higher costs hit demand. Operators warn the slowdown may extend into December.

•November 7, 2025

Tulum mayor escorts accused in Playa attack on family

Playa del Carmen family says men claiming to be Tulum mayor escorts beat them, forced video deletion, and made death threats; complaint planned.

•November 7, 2025

Playa del Carmen migrants could gain a real safety net soon

Playa del Carmen migrants could soon see a formal safety net as the city drafts a regulation to coordinate shelters, health care, and legal aid.

•November 6, 2025

Pretrial detention in Playa del Carmen drug charges

Six detainees were bound over for trial after separate arrests in Colosio, Las Palmas 1 and Gonzalo Guerrero amid Playa del Carmen drug charges.

•November 6, 2025

Five years of color at Mundo de las Piñatas market

Playa del Carmen marks five years of Mundo de las Piñatas, a Bellavista market where vendors, tradition, and neighborhood life keep growing.

•November 5, 2025

Playa del Carmen FARO moves ahead after land donation

Playa del Carmen FARO advances as the city donates an 8,778.91 m² site, unlocking a state-run arts-and-trades hub for youth and families.

•November 4, 2025

Tourists return for bull shark season in Playa del Carmen

Bull shark season runs November to March in Playa del Carmen and the Mexican Caribbean. Here’s what to expect this year, why sightings rise now,...

•November 4, 2025

Playa del Carmen pet adoptions may get incentives soon

Playa del Carmen pet adoptions could get a lift as Solidaridad officials weigh incentives to encourage responsible placements and ease shelter pressure, adding context from...

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