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Community
Justice for Daniel Lara Mena
You see the signs on the highway saying “Life can change in just one second,” but do you really take…
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Art & Culture
Local Creators: Chikizz Ramone
With more than 15 years as a local, Chikizz Ramone is currently one of the most visible artists in the…
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Art & Culture
Local Creators: Caca de Oruga
Caca de Oruga is the illustration project of Minerva GM (Minerva Gónzales Martínez), a graphic designer born in Toluca, Mexico…
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People
The Life and Music of Fernando Toussaint: 1957 – 2017
On February 25th of this year Playa del Carmen lost one of its most beloved residents, Fernando Toussaint. Jazz musician,…
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Community
Three Mujeres for Isla Mujeres
A group of friends are working hard to make the island a great place to live though their efforts in…
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Our Environment
The Sargaboat
Meet the creators of the innovative boat that will tackle the seaweed problem of the Riviera Maya In a previous…
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People
Jack Russo: CEO Turned Artist
Many of us have heard of, or even know some “snowbirds” here. The people who come here in the winter…
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People
Kyke Navarro Interview
Mamitas has a new General Manager. Playa del Carmen’s most famous beach club recently brought Kyke Navarro over from Barcelona…
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Chef Interview: Rick Bayless
The famous American chef, restaurateur, author and television host was in town to celebrate Fourth of July weekend with an…
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People
The Playa Times Meets Denis Jimenez and The Ocean Cleaner
Did you know that 8,000,000 tons of waste end up in the sea every year? Denis has a plan to…
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