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Welcome to Riviera Maya Travel!
2010-12-31 12:59:00 Let us help you book a memorable vacation to the Riviera Maya , Mexico. We live, work and play in beautiful Playa del Carmen, down the road from Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, Tulum and more. We share with you our personally selected hotels, condos, villas, and tours. Enjoy eco tours, ATV’s, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, ruins. Don’t ... More About: Travel , Welcome , Rave , Come
Welcome to the Riviera Maya, Mexico!
2008-03-23 04:49:00 We live, work and play in amazing Playa del Carmen , Mexico . We can help you plan a wonderful vacation to the Riviera Maya ! We have found this area to be enjoyed by every age and by every nationality. It truly is an international destination. Most of the people that visit, return again and again and many ...
Life in Mexico can be Simple!
2008-03-21 02:14:00 While walking to the opening of a cenote, I passed through the living area of the family that owned the land. With a warm welcome, the family invited me onto their land. I ran across this beautiful child taking a bath in this large cooking pot. The amazing things and beautiful faces you see here are priceless. Imagine how simple life ... More About: Life , Mexico , Simple , Riviera Maya
Folkart Gallery in Akumal
2008-02-08 04:37:00 If you have not already noticed… MEXICO LOVES COLORS! There is an amazing shop in Akumal called “Mexicarte”. It is the pink shop near the entrance arch in Akumal. They offer a selective collection of art, jewelry and handcrafts made in Mexico. They have chosen each artist because they are the best in their trade. ... More About: Welcome , Gallery , Riviera Maya
Bacalar Lagoon - 2nd Largest Sweetwater Lake in Mexico
2007-11-24 16:18:00 Lake Bacalar in Q. Roo, MEXICO is also called the Lagoon of the seven colors With a length of some 50 miles from North to South it seems like a wide turquoise river flowing through the jungle. Bacalar´s turquoise waters are enhanced by the deep green tone of the mangroves and reed beds. Laguna Bacalar is the ... More About: Mexico , Welcome , Largest , Lake
Independence Day in Mexico
2007-09-21 23:06:00 After living in Mexico for 6 years or so, you get a little relaxed about things! Despite it being a week later, I still want to tell you about Mexico’s Independence Day. You always know the date is near when you start to see vendors on the street selling mexican flags, horns, streamers and more in the ... More About: Welcome , Independence Day , Epen
Free Animal Clinic Aug. 2007 in Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos
2007-09-11 01:34:00 The amazing VIDAS Volunteer Vets, Techs and Students came to the Yucatan Peninsula to help our local animals and community. They set up their temporary animal sterilization clinic in Playa del Carmen Aug 8-11, 2007 in the colosio at a Primary school. They offer their services for free in hopes to prevent animal suffering due to starvation, disease, ... More About: News , Animal , Free , Welcome
All is well in the Riviera Maya after Dean!
2007-08-22 21:38:00 Hurricane Dean made landfall well south of the Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya . We had a little wind and rain, nothing more. We are sunny and blue skies again, Come join us!- Sherry Please see the below article published by BBC NEWS earlier today. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/69551 63.stm Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/ame ricas/6955163.stm Published: 2007/08/21 12:25:08 GMT © BBC MMVII Hurricane Dean hits ... More About: News , Welcome , Yucatan
The Riviera Maya is keeping an eye on Hurricane Dean
2007-08-18 05:03:00 Since I live in Playa del Carmen, I will make this short and sweet. We are all watching the path of Hurricane Dean today, August 17, 2007. We like the following site for information: http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/trac king/at200704.html Along The Riviera Maya coast, we are preparing with boarding up windows, gathering water and non perishable foods, candles etc. It is ... More About: News , Welcome , Yucatan
Siesta?s are a beautiful thing!
2007-07-31 02:13:00 If you are looking for another reason to LOVE Mexico… a good one is the SIESTA! Mexico takes its nap time very seriously. Many stores, shops, and offices close between the hours of 2 pm - 4 pm for the traditional siesta time. I am not sure if they all run home to jump in their ... More About: Welcome , Beautiful , Thing
Chichén Itzá voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World!
2007-07-12 02:35:00 Congratulations Mexico! Chichén Itzá has won a position as one of the NEW 7 wonders of the world! Chichén Itzá, the most famous Mayan temple city, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization. Its various structures - the pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and ... More About: News , World , Welcome , Wonders , The World
Best Beer in the ?
2007-06-12 23:40:00 Living in a country with the native language being different than your own can be a challenge and entertaining. Here is one of my favorite signs in Playa del Carmen . It is painted on the side of a prominent building as you exit Fase 1 of Playacar. It always makes me smile! Don’t get me wrong, I have made many many mistakes when ... More About: Beer , Welcome
Tips for Travelling to Mexico with Kids
2007-06-04 22:53:00 One of the best things about living in an amazing vacation destination is that friends and family will come to visit! Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing one of my old college buddies and his family here in the Riviera Maya, Mexico . Dan Pajo, his parents, his wife, Dawn and his precious 6 year old ... More About: Kids , Travelling , Tips , Welcome
Not just another big fish story - Snorkeling with the Whale Sharks
2007-05-28 02:27:00 Before I moved to Playa del Carmen I had never even heard of whale sharks. Last year I had the unique opportunity to actually snorkel with them. My day began at the uncomfortably early hour of 3:00 am. I was instructed to meet our local guide, Jason, at 3:30 am at a local hotel for our ... More About: Story , Fish , Welcome , Whale
One of the Many Celebrations in Mexico, Dia de la Santa Cruz
2007-05-18 08:54:00 While wandering around Playa del Carmen , you can not help but notice construction here, there and everywhere. We are growing like a weed. I began to notice crosses on the top of most construction sites and finally had to find out what it symbolized! Mexico is known for its celebrations and abundant holidays. I can’t tell ... More About: Celebrations , Welcome , Cruz
Drinking Water in Mexico
2007-04-23 05:06:00 It is true, “Don’t drink the water in Mexico ”, the TAP water that is. No one drinks it. Here is a little inside scoop on my personal routine of obtaining the “liquid of life” in Mexico. Tourists have nothing to worry about. Purified water is easily accessible in rental properties and hotels. On the other hand, ... More About: Welcome , Playa del Carmen , Water , Drinking
Live music in the street to benefit local children
2007-04-16 02:49:00 Last night April 14th I went to a local benefit with incredible live music. A wonderful non-profit organization here in Playa del Carmen, Mexico was raising money for 12 children needing open heart surgery that, for one reason of another, would never be eligible for the surgery here in Mexico. The organization is called Angel Notion and ... More About: Music , Children , Live Music , Street , Live
Kool Beach Club on Tucan Beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
2007-04-08 21:43:00 There is a lot of beach on this amazing coastline of the Riviera Maya. Most beaches are public so you will not have a problem finding a spot you like. If you are willing to pay a few dollars for a fancy chair it gets even better! We want to share with you “Kool”, as ... More About: Beach , Mexico , Play , Men , Playa del Carmen
Charm in Mahahual, Costa Maya, Mexico
2007-04-01 22:29:00 This charming beach front home is owned by a long time local in Mahahual. Mahahual is an emerging coast town about 4 hours or so south of Playa del Carmen, Mexico . Mahahual is part of an area called Cost a Maya along the Mexican Caribbean. This coast town was once used for an outpost for the Mexican Navy and ... More About: Costa , Harm , Charm
Helping Animals in Cheymuil
2007-03-22 04:36:00 This past weekend (March 17 & 18), I was involved with a free animal clinic in Cheymuil. Cheymuil is a small town in the Riviera Maya south of Akumal and north of Tulum. Some local women with the support and assistance of Sandra Valdez (who holds a local office pertaining to animals in our state) were ... More About: Animal , Animals , Anima , Ping
7 Wonders of the World!
2007-03-15 03:50:00 There is a unique opportunity that we have come across… Our very own Chichen itza Mayan Ruins are on the list of candidates to be one of the newly named 7 wonders of the world. Chichen itza is a spectacular Ruin located due west of Playa del Carmen about 3 hours within the state of Yucatan. ... More About: World , Wonders , The World , Wonder , Wonders of the World
Our Blog!
2007-03-12 19:21:00 We are excited to share with you our personal experiences, photos, stories and advice through our new blog. Please feel free to sign up for notification of any new entry. We think you will enjoy seeing what goes on for locals living in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. We will let you in our lives and ... More About: Blog |
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