Playa del Carmen Mayor Misled Public on Tax Collection Deal, Official Document Reveals
Official documents show Playa del Carmen's mayor misrepresented terms of a property tax collection agreement with state authorities.
Puerto Aventuras
Playa del Carmen Recycling Program Collects Hundreds of Tons of Waste
Playa del Carmen's Reciclatón program has collected 932 tons of recyclables in 2025 with widespread community participation.
Playa del Carmen Installs 5 Kilometers of Sargassum Barriers Ahead of Peak Season
Authorities install barriers along the coast to prevent seaweed from reaching shore during peak season.
Sewage Spill Creates Health Hazard in Puerto Aventuras, Residents Blame Aguakan
Residents report raw sewage overflowing in Puerto Maya, creating a public health risk ahead of rainy season.
Labor Shortage Hits Playa del Carmen Restaurants Despite Tourism Rebound
Restaurants in Playa del Carmen face a 25% staff shortage despite strong tourism recovery, with high turnover and recruitment challenges.
Playa del Carmen Police Deploy 424 Body Cameras for Real-Time Monitoring
Playa del Carmen police now use 424 body cameras, with 144 offering live streaming to a central command center.
Playa del Carmen Launches Vacation Rental Regularization Drive, 15% of Owners Begin Process
Playa del Carmen authorities begin verifying vacation rental properties, focusing on safety compliance.
Playa del Carmen to Launch HIV Testing Campaign in Puerto Aventuras, Bolsters Municipal Training
Playa del Carmen will launch an HIV testing campaign in Puerto Aventuras this month while municipal staff undergo transparency training.
Playa del Carmen Expands Recycling Program with 13 Monthly Collection Points
Playa del Carmen's Reciclatón program collected over 900 tons of recyclables in 2025 through temporary and permanent collection points.
New Primary School in Puerto Aventuras Set to Open for Next Academic Year
A new primary school in Puerto Aventuras is on track to open for the next academic year, officials confirmed.