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

•September 22, 2025

Portal Maya beach access triggers rapid Zofemat action

Neighbors reported cordons blocking the shore by Portal Maya. Portal Maya beach access is guaranteed by law, and Zofemat responded on-site to keep it open.

•September 22, 2025

The $299 TV error that turned a Playa del Carmen Walmart upside down

A Walmart price error listing 50-inch TVs at $299 pesos triggered turmoil in Playa del Carmen as shoppers tried to buy, staff pulled stock, and...

•September 19, 2025

Playa del Carmen growth sparks warnings from scientists sparks warnings from scientists

Environmental groups say Playa del Carmen growth is endangering dunes, mangroves, cenotes, and nearby reefs, urging changes to the city’s PDU now.

•September 18, 2025

Playa del Carmen transformation tested by crime claims

Mayor Estefanía Mercado touts a Playa del Carmen transformation with record spending and fewer homicides and extortion. We verify the numbers and add context.

•September 15, 2025

Playa del Carmen culture takes center stage in the mayor’s first year

Playa del Carmen culture takes center stage in the mayor’s first year, with book fairs, hometown festivals, and headline concerts fueling a human-first arts push.

•September 15, 2025

Arrest tests grip on Playa del Carmen invasions amid unrest

Authorities arrest a man accused of leading land takeovers in Solidaridad as followers block Juárez Avenue. What it means for Playa del Carmen invasions.

•September 10, 2025

Playa del Carmen seafloor cleanup removes 2.5 tons

Playa del Carmen seafloor cleanup has removed more than 2.5 tons of marine debris so far in 2025, targeting Blue Flag beaches to protect reefs...

•September 5, 2025

Arrest in Tabasco tied to Playa del Carmen taxi murders

Abelsasar “N” was detained in Centla after a highway stop, tied to the July 18 triple slaying on Highway 307 amid Playa del Carmen taxi...

•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

Playa del Carmen has installed a new adolescent council to bring teen voices into city decisions. The ceremony took place in the Leona Vicario hall...

•August 28, 2025

Playa del Carmen innovation hub push gains momentum

Playa del Carmen’s business community is making a coordinated pitch to brand the city as an international hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. The idea is...

•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.

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