Playa del Carmen News, Expat Life, and Tourism

Municipal crews removed nearly 60 kilograms of waste from Punta Esmeralda, underscoring the pressure on Playa del Carmen’s cenote and mangroves.

Playa del Carmen enters sargassum season with private offshore cleanup stalled by unclear rules and heavy reliance on public crews.

Federal approval for a 926-room resort north of Playa del Carmen revives questions about growth, infrastructure, and coastal pressure.

Playa del Carmen may need temporary cleanup workers this summer as rising sargassum tests beach management capacity in 2026.

Playa del Carmen says its new daily sargazómetro will show beach conditions while tracking barriers, cleanup crews, and response progress.

Officials say 2025 brought 17,426 safety inspections, new ambulances, and a 40M peso hurricane fund to speed emergency response.

A new Semarnat filing outlines ZONNA near Playa Mamitas with 64 hotel rooms and 187 apartments, renewing debate over coastal use.

Playa del Carmen hosts Guelaguetza 2026 March 6–8, with a calenda parade and dances from Oaxaca’s eight regions at Parque Fundadores.

More buyers are moving to Playa del Carmen to live year-round, nudging developers beyond vacation rentals and straining services and planning.

Hurakaan Eco-Táctica restores protected Acropora corals near Playa del Carmen while training vulnerable teens as divers and boat crew.

Change.org petition shared by Playa del Carmen expats urges closure of Animalandia, alleging wildlife is used for tourist photos.

Playa del Carmen is deploying a 5km offshore barrier from Playa Cisne to Playa Esmeralda to reduce sargassum landings this spring.

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