Playa del Carmen News, Expat Life, and Tourism

New recognition of the Punta Laguna Playa del Carmen community secures services, rights and federal support for a Maya village in limbo.

Playa del Carmen rentals face mandatory gas inspections, occupancy limits and safety checks as a 2026 income law moves through Congress.

Playa del Carmen Mayan roots take center stage as residents mark 123 years with tributes, a rediscovered 1902 letter and a seaside chapel.

Over 100 Xcaret stranded tourists, including kids, seniors, waited hours for a missing bus before police patrols took them to Playa del Carmen.

A record state circuit stop shows how padel in Quintana Roo is booming, with 144 entries filling Heat Padel in Playa del Carmen this month.

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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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