Playa del Carmen News, Expat Life, and Tourism

•April 24, 2026

Playa del Carmen Street Vendor Permits Face Major Cut

Playa del Carmen may cancel up to 1,800 street vendor permits as officials tighten regularization rules before May in tourist areas.

•April 24, 2026

Playa del Carmen Eyes New Ya’axché Culture Corridor

Playa del Carmen is preparing the Ya’axché corridor to promote Maya culture, artisans, producers and local commerce.

•April 22, 2026

Dog Beach group raises concerns over Playa pet rules

Playa del Carmen’s Dog Beach collective says it was left out of new animal-welfare rulemaking and is reviewing whether the changes could affect pet beach...

•April 22, 2026

Playa del Carmen chocolatier eyes luxury global buyers

A Playa del Carmen chocolate maker is pushing deeper into premium export markets after international awards raised its profile.

•April 22, 2026

Playa del Carmen merchants allege inspector extortion

Merchants in Playa del Carmen say Civil Protection inspectors are demanding payments over minor issues and threatening closures.

•April 21, 2026

CFE expands Playa del Carmen power supply capacity

CFE energized new equipment at Playa del Carmen’s Zac Nicté substation to improve reliability as demand rises across the peninsula.

•April 20, 2026

Quintana Roo jungle loss rises with coastal growth

Quintana Roo’s forest loss is accelerating as development spreads through Playa del Carmen and Tulum, adding pressure on water, wildlife, and tourism.

•April 18, 2026

Playa del Carmen eyes revenue from vacation rentals

Playa del Carmen says regulating vacation rentals could add 60 to 80 million pesos a year while expanding licensing, inspections and safety oversight.

•April 17, 2026

Playa scooter death renews pressure for clear rules

After a fatal Playa del Carmen crash, pressure is rising for clear scooter rules, safer routes, and clearer answers on enforcement.

•April 16, 2026

Maya Melipona Honey Projects Expand in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen officials say Maya communities are expanding melipona honey projects that preserve tradition while creating local income.

•April 16, 2026

Playa del Carmen and CDMX team up before World Cup

Playa del Carmen and Mexico City launch a tourism push ahead of the 2026 World Cup, betting on shared promotion and longer visitor stays.

•April 15, 2026

Playa del Carmen water service recovers after pipe damage

Repairs finished after CADU damaged a 20-inch water main in Playa del Carmen, but low pressure may linger as the system stabilizes.

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