🌴 Is Nascar Really Coming to Tulum?

Plus: Mexico supreme court delays Xcaret decision, Uber crackdown in Cancun, tips for enjoying the spring equinox and a reminder for dual citizens

🌴 Mexico Approves Dengue Vaccine for Children

Plus: Understanding El Niño, a new public beach access in Tulum, a film festival in Puerto Aventuras and what's really going on at Mamitas?

🌴 Correction

🌴 What's on the Menu? Conch is in. Lobster is Out!

Plus: The Guelaguetza comes to Playa, 8000 year old human fossil found in Tulum, Cozumel hosts U.S. Special Forces for military training and more...

🌴 The Elephant in the Room

What's really going on in Cancun and the Riviera Maya and is it safe to travel here now?

🌴 Puerto Aventuras Bets on Barriers for 2026

Plus: Playa’s pulmon verde controversy heats up, news for expats with foreign-plated cars and Tulum opens a sustainable cenote route

🌴 When Tulum Turns Up in Unexpected (and Uncomfortable) Places

Tulum makes an appearance in the Epstein files, Cozumel reefs get a break, the Muyil ruin site reopens, and three food festivals not to miss!.

🌴 Four Women. One Ocean. History Made.

Mexican women row into the history books, new beach access points in Tulum, vandals strike the heart of a community and our adoptable dog of the week.

🌴 Parades, Parquimetros and Papadams

Parades still pending for Carnaval 2026 in Playa del Carmen, medical insurance concerns for older residents and officials review Playa's flawed parquimetro system

🌴 Shark Attacks Ray on Tulum Beach [VIDEO]

Plus: The new REC requirement, the best Tulum beach club, sport fishing on the Riviera Maya and our adoptable dog of the week

🌴It Really Is a Jungle Out There! [VIDEO]

A young jaguar seen exploring Puerto Aventuras, property tax discount deadlines, registration requirements for cell phone users, events announced for Cozumel Carnaval

🌴 Feliz Día de Reyes! Did You Find the Baby in Your Rosca?

Find out what that even means, get ready for Día de Candelaria, see the update on Quintana Roo's Visitax and find out what's happening at the Cancun Airport

🌴 La Comer in Tulum: Is It Really Worth the Trip?

Plus: Fun New Year's Eve traditions in Mexico, a homegrown opera talent performs in Cancun and a new luxury resort planned for Punta Maroma

🌴 Changes Are Coming to Riviera Maya Insider!

Happy Holidays to you all! I've got some announcements about the newsletter that I think you are going to like!

🌴 Cassie and the Flyin' Cats Return to Playa del Carmen!

Plus: Your invite to a traditional Christmas posada, Iguana comedy hits Puerto Morelos, celebrate National Day of Maya Culture in Playa and test your brain with this week's holiday trivia!

🌴 Puerto Aventuras Strives for a Sargassum Free 2026

Plus: Early-bird pricing for PAIFF 2026, discover the ruins of Ichkabal, primer on Las Posadas and a gorgeous new listing in Puerto Aventuras

🌴 Iguana Comedy, Roots Reggae & BBQ in Bacalar

Plus: Enjoy the Open Studio Art Walk and Sale in Paamul, get your tickets for The Nutcracker Ballet in Playa and test your brain with this weeks holiday trivia!

🌴 Cast Your Vote for the Best Beach Club in Tulum

Plus: Bacalar's 1st Grill Festival, celebrating the Virgin de Guadalupe, a unique idea for your Christmas dinner and can’t miss holiday fun in Playa

🌴 This Week Is Packed—Here’s What Everyone Will Be Talking About

A special concert at Cenote Madre, a concert and toy drive in Akumal, a symphonic charity night in Playa del Carmen, the Holiday Tree lighting in Puerto Aventuras and more!

🌴 It's Nearly Aguinaldo Time. Are You Ready?

Plus: Tough new vaping laws in Mexico, horseless carriages on Cozumel, a hot new restaurant in Puerto Morelos and a book that gives back for Giving Tuesday

🌴 Lila Downs Returns to Playa del Carmen

Playa presents the Ch’i’ibal Sound Fest, a local farmers' market and astronomy night in Puerto Morelos, a tree lighting, holiday market and choir sing in Puerto Aventuras.

🌴 Puerto Aventuras Welcomes a Baby Dolphin But Not Everyone is Celebrating

Plus: Jaguar poaching uncovered, Profeco cracks down in Tulum, a Riviera Maya restaurant climbs the 50 Best list and Cancun ramps up for the big boat show

🌴 Comedy Nights, Clandestine Dinners, Classical Music & More!

Plus: Get your tickets now for the wine festival in Valladolid, the octopus festival in Rio Lagartos and an authentic tuna cutting event in Tulum.

🌴 Butterflies, Birthdays, Beach Access and Bank Deposits

Tracking the Monarch Butterflies, Playa del Carmen celebrates 123 years, SAT clarifies "tax" on cash deposits, visiting the Tulum ruins for free and much more...

🌴 Looking for Some Fun? Find the Best Events & Happenings Here!

Dirty Martini's famous White Party, an octopus festival by the sea, reggae on the beach in Cancun an international comedy star and a one man singing marathon for charity.