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

•January 15, 2026

Playa del Carmen taxi driver accused of beating Russian

A Russian tourist in Playa del Carmen says a taxi driver robbed and beat her, then forced her out. Police searched but found no suspect.

•January 14, 2026

Atlantic sargassum belt triggers early in Riviera Maya

Satellite tracking shows a huge Atlantic sargassum belt as Playa del Carmen sees an unusual January beaching and rapid cleanup at Mamitas.

•January 12, 2026

Playa del Carmen raid finds 20 alleged trafficking victims

Quintana Roo prosecutors say a court-ordered raid on a Playa del Carmen bar found 20 women allegedly exploited in forced prostitution.

•January 12, 2026

Two Maya communities move closer to a seat at Playa del Carmen City Hall

After INPI recognition, Punta Laguna and Hidalgo y Cortés will choose delegates, gaining a formal voice at Playa del Carmen City Hall.

•January 9, 2026

Out-of-season sargassum patch dumped 25 tons in Playa del Carmen

An out-of-season sargassum patch dumped about 25 tons in Playa del Carmen, prompting a ZOFEMAT cleanup and new worries for 2026.

•January 8, 2026

La Ruta del Mar puts Playa del Carmen back on the water

Playa del Carmen rolled out La Ruta del Mar, a sea-focused cultural route with activity maps, aiming to boost identity and sustainable tourism.

•January 7, 2026

Playa del Carmen ATMs sealed in Fifth Avenue crackdown

City inspectors sealed 25 unpermitted ATMs near Quinta Avenida and gave operators until Jan. 15 to legalize permits or lose them.

•January 5, 2026

Tren Maya impacts drive push for cenote reserve near Tulum

Activists urge Semarnat to protect Tramo 5’s cenotes and underground rivers, aiming to curb sprawl near Playa del Carmen and Tulum.

•January 5, 2026

Holiday season boosts Playa del Carmen market vendors

The Playa del Carmen market at Plaza 28 de Julio surged over the holidays, with vendors reporting strong food and craft sales into early 2026.

•January 5, 2026

Maduro capture celebrations erupt in Playa del Carmen

Maduro capture celebrations spilled into Playa del Carmen overnight, as Venezuelan residents rallied, drove caravans, and weighed what comes next.

•December 23, 2025

Playa del Carmen Christmas Parade Lights Up Fifth Ave

Fifth Avenue became a holiday street party as Playa del Carmen’s Grand Christmas Parade capped the city’s Magical Christmas 2025 program.

•December 22, 2025

NGOs urge Semarnat review of Quintana Roo beach works

NGOs want Semarnat to demand a new impact study before planned beach works restart across 33.5 km in northern Quintana Roo.

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