Playa del Carmen History
At the time, Playa was a small fishing village. Playa del Carmen is today the leading tourist destination in Mexico. It is also the fastest…
Why Playa del Carmen is so Popular?
Why has Mexico became one of the most popular holiday destinations around the world and Riviera Maya is the No. 1 destination in Latin America?…
Transport from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen
When you come to visit the beautiful region of the Riviera Maya (Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Tulum) you all arrive…
12 Tips for Driving in Playa del Carmen
Driving in the Yucatan in very safe and easy! There is milions of tourists renting cars every year, and at Dream Rentals we are here…
Top 9 things to do in Playa del Carmen
1- Take a walk on the famous 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen. It is a large pedestrian street that runs along the ocean and has hundreds…
Favorite beaches of the Riviera Maya
Beaches are the first thing most people think of when they visit the Riviera Maya. Each beach is different and everyone likes a beach for different…
Favorite restaurants in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen offers several restaurants of all kinds with surprising gastronomy. You have many choices on the famous 5th avenue as well as everywhere in…
Top Beach Clubs in Playa del Carmen
You are looking for a beautiful place to have your feet in the sand, a cocktail in hand, a good choice of meals, good atmosphere…
Top 7 Public Rooftops in Playa del Carmen
One of the best things about the city is the rooftops in Playa del Carmen. These trendy places with international flavor with sea breezes can make…
Top 7 Cenote to See near Playa del Carmen
A cenote is something that is unique to our region. Cenotes are an amazing part of our Riviera Maya ecological system and something that will make…
Top 7 places to discover on road trips near Playa del Carmen
Isla Mujeres A beautiful little island in front of Cancun. There are a lot of people riding around in a golf cart, you can hire one…
Top 5 Mayan ruins in the Riviera Maya
You come on vacation to Mexico and you want to see Mayan ruins, but you are not sure that they are the best to visit. Here…
Wow! Exemption from fines for tourists on the roads of the Riviera Maya !!
There is a regulation in the state of Quintana Roo which gives exemption from fines to tourists so good news when you rent a car,…
Parkings in Playa del Carmen
Parking in Playa del Carmen becomes a little more difficult because there are more and more hotels, restaurants and businesses opening in the city center. Here…
How to avoid being tricked into gas stations in Playa del Carmen
Pemex almost the only gas station company in the area. It is the oil company belonging to the Mexican state, created in 1938 by nationalized oil. The…
How to Drive in Harmony with the Police in Playa del Carmen
Small tips on the police and corruption on the roads of Playa del Carmen in Mexico; For the most part, the police are very helpful…
Green Angels on the Routes of the Riviera Maya
Driving in the Riviera Maya is very safe! Did you know that there are Green Angels? They patrol the entire state of Quintana Roo (covering 250 kms…
Activities and excursions Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya
Here are the activities and excursions you can do in Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya. Please contact me for more info or reservations, it…
How to go on vacation to Playa del Carmen for less?
You would like to go on vacation in the Caribbean but believe that it is out of your budget .. Well, maybe you can take…
9 Tips for your Vacation in Playa del Carmen
1 – Choose the right time of the year to come to Playa del Carmen. Really all the times are good for visiting the region, but there…
Top 11 hotels in Playa del Carmen
You have several options in Playa del Carmen .. All Inclusive, Hotels, Condo, Hostel, Airbnb, etc .. Personally I do not recommend an all inclusive…
What to do when there is too much algae on the beaches?
The Riviera Maya is simply magnificent. However, there are certain periods when there is more seaweed on the beaches but do not be discouraged because…
What to do in Playa del Carmen when it raining?
In Playa del Carmen it is sunny 98% of the time but it sometimes happens that you could come across 2% rain. So I thought I’d…
Top Bars in Playa del Carmen
Coralina Coralina Daylight Club is a little different from the other beach clubs in Playa del Carmen. It is considered a “day club”. Coralina takes notes in…
How to live under the Mexican sun?
Several people ask me how to make the dream of moving to the sun come true, so I decided to make a short article about…
Quebec to Mexico
There are many Quebecois living in Playa del Carmen, here is a small list of Quebec companies based in Playa del Carmen that you can…
Stay Connected and Communicate Free even in Playa del Carmen in Mexico…
First before leaving, ask about the travel packages that you can buy with your cell phone company but I always recommend taking only the minimum…
Medical care in Playa del Carmen
If you are coming to spend some time in Playa del Carmen it would be a good idea to know the medical care options in…
Xcaret – Xplor – XelHa – Xenses – Xoximilco – Xavage
Xcaret is all about Mexican culture and the natural environment of the Rivera Maya. It may sound boring, but really not! There are little shows in the park…