Riviera Maya Events

Saturday January 21, 2012, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Parque la Ceiba will hold its regular "tianguis" (pronounced tee-an-geese). Tianguis is a Nahuatl word from the Aztecs which refers to an open-air market. The Mexican tianguis, traditionally, will be set up on a certain day in certain neighborhood. Markets can be specialized to one particular product or varied, taking on the feel of a flea market. Read More...

Last week, the Yoga theme was PRANA ....All yoga practices ultimately engage the movement of prana—the innate life force. This week we turn our attention to APANA —of equal importance in the practice of yoga. While prana governs the intake functions, apana, which is most active in the pelvis and lower abdomen, governs the eliminative functions and the downward and outward flow of energy in the body. The focus is on teaching children that its important to let go of what is not needed. Read More...

This week we will be talking about PRANA which is our individual life force that comes into our bodies through our breath. The kids will learn the word and what it means, we will do some pranyama breathing, sun salutations and heart openers, an art project where the kids will be encouraged to create a visual of their life force and we will close with and ancient Sanskrit chant that promotes peace, love and unity. :) Read More...

Class theme for this week is SAMADHI. The ultimate goal... of the eightfold path to yoga is samadhi or absolute bliss. This is pure contemplation, super-consciousness, in which you and the universe are one. Those who have achieved samadhi are enlightened. In honor of Christmas we will talk about living a life as if the light of heaven is on in you. Physical practice will include funky sun salutes, lots of stretching and leg strengtheners. Read More...

Following the success of "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Pippin" and "CATS" Explayarte is pleased to announce its next production: "Seussical the Musical". The show will be produced as an intensive musical theatre workshop for performers ages 13 and up. Auditions will be held by appointment only January 11 - 13, 2011. Please call 984-859-3201 or 984-859-3203 to reserve your time. Read More...

Dec. 16, 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012 - Enjoy the Holiday Fair in Tulum! Local artists and craftspeople, cultural events, food, popular and traditional dance, raffles, wresting, games contests and more! Entrance fee $35 mn per person. Read More...

Quinta Entertainment & Tourist Guide, the Riviera Maya Hotel Association, the Department of Tourism of Solidaridad, Mamitas Beach Club, the Riviera Maya Tourist Board, Sam's Club and Coca Cola invite you to partcipate in this exciting event as local Playenses, businesses, schools and other organizations attempt to create The Longest Rosca de Reyes (King Cake) on the Riviera Maya! The cake will be assembled on 5th Ave. in Playa del Carmen between calles 8 and 14 on January 6th (Kings Day) from 7pm to 9pm. Read More...