 Posada Mariposa, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico PLAYA DEL CARMEN - [Posada Mariposa][1] is located in older building on 5th Avenue, between 24th and 26th Streets. The building was constructed in a traditional style in the late 1990’s, as La Quinta was expanded northward. The current management completed a full renovating inView More  Beach Club at Grand Coral, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - I only recently discovered Beach Club at Grand Coral, but locals have known about it for a few years, since it was opened under the name Blue Cacao. This club is located just around the tip of Coco Bay, about thirty minutes walking distance from the beach at 38View More  Hotel One, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - If you travel into Playa del Carmen by bus, especially if you’ve been visiting other areas in Mexico, you’ll often arrive after a long plane or bus ride, and exit directly into the hot, humid climate that locals are accustomed to. As I took of tour of [HoteView More  Hostel Vive la Vida, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - I finally found a hostel I really like here in Playa del Carmen, which means we have a nicely priced spot for backpackers and budget travelers. [Vive la Vida][1] opened in January 2011, and is headed by Fernando Lara and a select team of longtime Playa residentView More  Discordia: Tattoos and Art. Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - Keeping with tradition, we have another artistic neighbor in La Nueva Quinta. I know, I know.... I write a lot about this small area, but if you live in Playa, and you’re independent and community-minded you’ll probably find your greatest treasures in the fView More  Hotel La Tortuga, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - Hotel La Tortuga is an institution in Playa Del Carmen. They opened as a four-room bed and breakfast almost fourteen years ago, and they've evolved, modified, and expanded their concept to encompass a small part of the corner at Tenth Street at Tenth Avenue in View More  Sandos Caracol Resort, Riviera Maya, MexicoThe highlight of my week was a visit to [Sandos Caracol][1], a hotel and resort located about ten minutes north of Playa. After juggling schedules and making some last minute plans, I was lucky enough to get an hour with Alex Ferri, the CEO of Sandos, who offered Jazz Poulin and View More  Chiringa, Spa Canino, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - If you watched the film, recently released on Tripulu, you understand that adopted street dogs, or Malix, are an important part of life here in Playa. The lucky adoptees get showered with love, toys, and attention. They greet us at the airport, accompany us toView More  Artevelas Candles, Playa del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - I love candles. I love how they make spaces seem clean and well designed, and I also love that they can replace electrical lights. The combination of energy consciousness and great lighting can make almost anyone seem more sexy and spiritual. This is probably wView More  El Taj Condo Hotel, Playa Del Carmen, MexicoPLAYA DEL CARMEN - [El Taj][1], located directly on the beach between 10th and 12th Streets, is one of Playa’s newer condo hotels, and it stands out for a variety of reasons. First, it’s located on a very popular area of the downtown beach, near many well-known destinations lView More |