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Cancun-Riviera Maya Film Festival 2012 Are you thinking of visiting the Riviera Maya anytime soon? Well then, you should know that March is one of the best times to plan a vacation and head out to this beautiful place. As you are most probably aware of, March is a busy month for them, as they

Benito Juarez' Birthday March is indeed a perfect month to visit Playa del Carmen. Aside from this month almost marking the start of the summer season, it is a very busy time of the year because of several festivals and events happening almost every other day. One of these events would be Ben

Food & Wine Festival in Cancun - Riviera Maya Although Playa del Carmen is a very popular destination when it comes to choices of beautiful beaches, there are definitely other ways to enjoy your trip to this place especially if you love combining pleasure and cultural experience. A good ex

Playa del Carmen Events March 2012 Looking to visit the Playa del Carmen area for spring break with the family? There are several big events to check out this March in Playa del Carmen. Some of these events only occur only as the seasons change. Here is a summarized list of events to come, st

In Mexico, a carnival full of surprises and joy! Mexico is an ideal place for a relaxant vacation as for party and the fun. The Carnival takes place the week before Ash Wednesday (dates vary from year to year). The dates for Carnival 2012 are right around the same time as Valentine's Day this

Valentines Day in Playa del Carmen So you planned your trip and you'll be in Playa del Carmen for Valentine's Day. What? You haven't yet? Well take a look at our Romance page if you haven't seen it yet, for some great ideas to make this day special for you and your partner. Whether you're into V

Love to dive? Any new comer in Mexico must have scuba diving in mind. We at La Tortuga Hotel want to give you a recommendation for a great place to dive on your stay when you visit us here in Playa del Carmen. Pluto Dive is a dive shop located in the newer, northern part of Quinta Avenida or Fifth

Ahhhh it's that wonderful time of year again!! At least a part of the year that I love! The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival will be here once again in Playa del Carmen at Mamitas Beach for 3 days at the end of November; Thursday, November 24th, Friday November 25th and Saturday November 26th! What's

November is finally here!! And that means Taste of Playa is just around the corner! I will have to be totally honest and say that this is my most favourite event (next to the Rivera Jazz Festival...also happening this month) that happens here in Playa del Carmen. It is every Foodie Lover's DREA