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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•August 3, 2025

Playa del Carmen Health Campaign Shows Early Success

Playa del Carmen’s “Nutrición para Todos” campaign reports better diets and lower stress among families, marking early health gains.

•August 3, 2025

Playa del Carmen Businesses Claim Tax Changes Would Hike Property Taxes more than 2000 percent

Playa del Carmen businesses warn proposed cadastral changes would hike property taxes over 2,000%, and are pushing for talks to soften the blow.

•July 30, 2025

Para-Athletes Shine in Playa del Carmen Ahead of National Games

Nearly 100 para-athletes from across Quintana Roo competed in Playa del Carmen, excelling in swimming, track, and other events to qualify for the national Paralympic...

•July 28, 2025

Playa del Carmen Celebrates 32 Years as a Model of Authentic Progress: Mara Lezama

Playa del Carmen celebrates its 32nd anniversary as a beacon of diversity, growth, and community development, as Governor Mara Lezama praises its transformation.

•July 21, 2025

August sargassum forecast challenges Riviera Maya tourism

With August pegged as the worst month for sargassum arrival in Riviera Maya, authorities know their window for damage control is narrow.

•July 21, 2025

Playa del Carmen beach recovery shows sargassum retreat

Playa del Carmen beach recovery brightens El Recodo as sargassum levels drop, welcoming tourists back while Mexican Navy data tracks ongoing arrivals.

•July 19, 2025

Playa del Carmen taxi union murders leave three tortured bodies

In Playa del Carmen taxi union murders three tortured drivers were found dead along the Puerto Morelos highway, the sixth union member killing of 2025.

•July 18, 2025

Xcaret Park Begins Limiting Visitors as it Faces Overtourism

Xcaret Park will limit daily visitors to combat overtourism and protect the Riviera Maya’s ecosystems, reshaping sustainable travel and visitor experiences.