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Editorial
Living Local, Feeling Global in Playa del Carmen
May is a very celebratory month in Mexico! We’ve just enjoyed a public holiday for labor day on May 1,…
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Cancun & Puerto Morelos
New Symphonies and Ballet in Cancun
Last December I had the pleasure of seeing the Quintana Roo Juvenile Symphonic Orchestra perform twice. These young musicians are…
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Art & Culture
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…
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Art & Culture
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.…
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Art & Culture
The Tradition of the Day of the Dead
The month of November is here once again, and with it brings one of the most beautiful and colorful traditions…
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Discover Mexico
48 Hours in Merida
After two years in Playa, I finally made it to Merida. I had heard great things about this Yucatecan jewel,…
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People
Jorge Yam
Born in Bacalar, but living half of his life in Cancun, Jorge E. Yam Ya is considered the favorite son…
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Art & Culture
Marvelous Mexican Music
As the month of September begins and we hear the sound of trumpets and violins, we are filled with pride…
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Art & Culture
Playa del Carmen’s Newly Opened Frida Kahlo Museum
The second museum in the world dedicated to Frida Kahlo opened in Playa del Carmen on Sunday, July 30. The…
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Art & Culture
The Art of Pyrotechnics
All good parties need to have a very a big ending: an extravaganza of fireworks! They are not only used…
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