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Playa del Carmen News

Daily news from Playa del Carmen with on-the-ground reporting on public safety, tourism, and City Hall. Updated throughout the day.
Playa del Carmen disappearances
Playa del Carmen disappearances hit at least 16 since October, including teens. We verify reports, track alerts, and explain what the data shows.
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Playa del Carmen boats

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.
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Tulum mayor escorts

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.
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Playa del Carmen migrants

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.
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Pretrial detention in Playa del Carmen drug charges

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.
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Culture & Traditions

stories about local cultures and traditions in Playa del Carmen

Education & Learning

schools, universities, teachers’ unions, curricula, and facilities

Events & Festivals

festivals, arts, nightlife, community events in Playa del Carmen

Infrastructure

water, power, internet, waste/sewage, public works projects

LGBTQ+ News

news and topics of interest to LGBTQ+ people and their friends

Transportation

transit, roads, airports/ports, traffic, pedestrian/cycling

 

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We report from the ground in Playa del Carmen with a focus on public safety, tourism, and City Hall.

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