Riviera Maya Vacation Tips

Going on vacation to Playa del Carmen means you do not have to give up your healthy eating habits or forgo your exercise routine.

Exceptional books that recount Mexico's local history in the Yucatan: the Mayan Ruins, life in the Yucatan, Mayan women, and the unique culture found in the Yucatan Peninsula.

A top highlight of any beach vacation: seeing the sunrise or sunset over the water. Due to its location on Mexico’s eastern coast, the entire Cancun and Riviera Maya region offers ocean sunrises, not sunsets… with the exception of local islands like Isla Mujeres. Here, the island’s famous North Beach faces northwest towards dramatic sunsets over the Caribbean Sea, and tourists and locals come by every evening to watch the sunset. Some people lay out blankets on the sand, others hang out at beach clubs with some drinks, some wade into the water, and even yachts and boats line up just off the coast to get the best view of that moment when the sun hits the Caribbean Sea.

Popular beachfront restaurants worth checking out in Mahahual, Costa Maya Mexico. Choose a dining room or eating right under the coconut palms along the beach.

Kai Kirk, a local living in Akumal, discusses raising a family in Mexico and the Mayan Riviera in this weeks podcast.

Shopping in the Riviera Maya is a fun.  Especially when the objective is Mexican candy. A delicious souvenir to take home and a lively conversation starter about your amazing trip to Mexico.

A visit to Market 23 in Downtown Cancun gives you a glimpse into the city’s local lifestyle and a mish-mash of Mexican traditions.

Loco Gringo is here to help you plan and enjoy a safe, healthy trip. We’ve gathered the latest news and information to answer your questions about safety. Written by locals, our blog is regularly updated and has more than 1,500 articles about the Riviera Maya, Yucatan, and Costa Maya.

There are some new glorious roof tops in Playa del Carmen you need to check out. We have been to them all and loved the views, the service and the cocktails! Nice thing is you don’t have to be a guest at the hotel to...