Playa del Carmen Marks 33 Years As A Municipality After Decades Of Rapid Growth
Playa del Carmen marked the 33rd anniversary of its creation as a municipality Tuesday, commemorating the political decision that separated…
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Bull Shark Festival Draws More Than 500 People In Playa Del Carmen
More than 500 people attended the second Tiburón Toro Fest on Saturday, July 25, bringing scientists, conservation organizations, dive operators,…
Playa del Carmen Launches Weekly Downtown Maintenance Program
A permanent urban maintenance program began today in central Playa del Carmen, with municipal crews assigned to repair sidewalks and…
Playa del Carmen Women’s Institute Offers Services to Maya-Speaking Women With Translator Support
Playa del Carmen's Women's Institute uses translators to assist Maya-speaking women with psychological, legal, and support services.
Playa del Carmen Experts Call for Tourism Diversification Beyond Sun and Beach
Engineers and specialists propose medical, cultural, and convention tourism to reduce dependency on the sun-and-beach model.
CFE Accused of Neglecting Infrastructure as Blackouts Persist in Playa del Carmen
A local councilman accused CFE of failing to invest in power infrastructure, leading to recurring blackouts in Playa del Carmen.
Animal Welfare Advocates Demand Citizen Input on Playa del Carmen Regulations
Dog Beach representative calls for reactivation of advisory council to review proposed changes to animal welfare rules.
Federal Court Orders IMSS to Treat Cancer Patient After Denial of Care in Playa del Carmen
A federal court ordered the IMSS to provide cancer treatment and medication to a patient who was denied care in…
Restaurant’s Street Seating Raises Public-Space Questions In Downtown Playa del Carmen
Outdoor tables and other restaurant furniture placed on Calle 24 have prompted complaints from residents who are questioning whether a…
Animal Trainer Accuses Xcaret Dancer of Sexual Harassment
A female animal trainer at Xcaret park has filed a sexual harassment complaint against a pre-Hispanic dancer.