Art & Culture
“Ay Dolor de Mi” (Woe Is Me) – Frida Kahlo Show in Playa del Carmen
February 22, 2018
“Ay Dolor de Mi” (Woe Is Me) – Frida Kahlo Show in Playa del Carmen
Emotion and lots of excitement! These were my reactions when I learned of the new project at the Frida Kahlo…
Love and Sexuality in the Pre-Hispanic Era
February 8, 2018
Love and Sexuality in the Pre-Hispanic Era
Little is known about the lives of couples in the old pre-Hispanic era and even less about their sexuality. This…
Silla Móvil: Dance for your Senses
February 8, 2018
Silla Móvil: Dance for your Senses
The expression of an idea, a feeling, an experience, raising your voice against the injustices that exist in our country,…
People of Playa: Enrique Asúnsolo Morales
January 19, 2018
People of Playa: Enrique Asúnsolo Morales
The Playa Times: Where are you originally from and how did you find yourself in Playa? Enrique: My name is…
Keeping Art Alive on the Riviera Maya
January 19, 2018
Keeping Art Alive on the Riviera Maya
On a recent trip to Playa’s Parque La Ceiba, I met local artist and artisan marmalade producer, Silvia Rubio. Participating…
New Year in the pre-Hispanic Era
January 8, 2018
New Year in the pre-Hispanic Era
You may have wondered if the pre-Hispanic villages celebrated the new year. This concept and calendar are of a western…
Mexican Handcrafts for the Holiday Season
December 21, 2017
Mexican Handcrafts for the Holiday Season
Last year I was visiting an exhibition of nativity scenes during a visit to a city in the center of…
Art and Culture at Night in Playa del Carmen
December 7, 2017
Art and Culture at Night in Playa del Carmen
As we all know, Playa del Carmen has a very rich nightlife. Local and tourist choices are wide and varied.…
Exchange Books in Playa del Carmen with Libre Libros
December 7, 2017
Exchange Books in Playa del Carmen with Libre Libros
Nothing better than reading on the beach! Lying on the sand, facing the sea and under the shade of a…
An Interview with Martin Ruiz
November 23, 2017
An Interview with Martin Ruiz
The Playa Times: How did you come up with the idea of creating a jazz festival here? Martin Ruiz: There…