Riviera Maya Events

June 10th, 2013 is the deadline for photo entries- so hurry up and join in the fun!!! Read More...

Calling all Ladies and Lords of Playa! You are invited to witness the First Annual Medieval Battle of Sand Gladiators this Sunday at Playa Fundadores, the park next to the Cozumel Ferry dock. All are welcome to participate and entrance is free. The show Read More...

Feeling lucky? Put your bets on either Benson Henderson or Nate Diaz for a chance to win big!! Tequila Barrel invites you on December 8th at 7:00pm to watch the Ultimate Fight Club's Ultimate Lightweight Championship!! Read More...

On Monday, November 26th, join our big-hearted friend Jurgen Janz and the tireless organizers of Playa Animal Rescue at Mom's Hotel & Bar for a fun-filled TRIVIA Contest and raffle to support the efforts of PAR. Read More...

Join us at 9:00 pm on Saturday at the Tequila Barrel for what will be an amazing UFC fight! Georges St-Pierre will be fighting Carlos Condit! A combat you will NOT want to miss! Read More...

Coco's Cat Rescue's 4th Annual Scavenger Hunt will be held this year on Friday November 23rd at 7:00pm at Zenzi, on the beach at Calle 10. Every year, the Scavenger Hunt year gets better and better and raises much needed funds to support the efforts of one of Playa's best animal rescue organizations. Read More...

Playa del Carmen's Playa Animal Rescue invite you to join them for tonights Trivia Night at 7:00 pm at Mom's Bar! A 20 pesos fee per person for entry! Get a Dinner Special for only 80 pesos, and add 40 pesos for a tall glass of Rum Punch! All Read More...

Next weekend, head up to Puerto Morelos for the 3rd annual Don Andres Garcia Lavin Sport Fishing Tournament. Big cash prizes are being awarded so this event is sure to bring out the regions best anglers! Read More...

Register your future Ironmen and Ironwomen for the 2nd Annual Triatlon de Ninos to take place on April 29, 2012 Read More...

On February 26th, Lol ha Restaurant in Akumal will host its annual Academy Awards telecast and Oscar Party! Read More...

The Rogers Cup International Polo Tournament will be played this weekend in an exciting contest at El Rey Polo Club in Puerto Morelos. Set in the middle of the jungle, this competition will bring world class polo teams face-to-face in this highly anticipated competition. Read More...

Are you ready for the 2nd annual Ak Lu'um Eco-Reto?! This fun competition invites local families to design and build a single game or toy that encourages creativity without damaging the environment. Each toy must be made of organic materials, materials from sustainable sources and/or recycled items and judged in several categories: most green or eco-friendly, most beautiful, most durable and most original. Toys and games must be submitted in person on December 12, 2011 at 11am at the Ak Lu'um School in Playa del Carmen Read More...

Be a part of the 1st annual Dia de Muertos Festival in Cancun! The Institute of Culture and the Arts in Cancun invites you all to enjoy the festivities and activities as Death comes to life in Cancun! The event will take place Monday, October 31 to Wednesday, November 2. There will be displays of altars, art activities, an art exhibition, food and lots of surprises for families to enjoy. Attend and celebrate your traditions. Activities will take place in the Plaza de la Reforma, Parque de Las Palapas and la Casa de Cultura de Cancun. For more information visit the Instituto de la Cultura y las Artes Facebook page. Read More...

As if Playa del Carmen weren't exciting enough along comes Halloween once a year to really kick the fun into high gear! A few years ago, there was only one place to be on Halloween in Playa del Carmen, the outrageous annual costume party at La Rana Cansada. Now, La Ranita is joined by half a dozen other Halloween parties, contests and events going on all over town. Try one or make the rounds and check them all out! We even have some fun options from our friends on Cozumel and Ambergris Caye, Belize! Wherever you end up, it is sure to be a ghoulishly good time! Read More...

The registration period for the 5th annual Day of the Dead Photography Contest presented by Xcaret and Grupo Quinta has been extended until October 27, 2011. For more information and contest rules visit http://www.grupoquinta.com or email to concursodefoto[at]grupoquinta.com. There is still time to make your submission to this exciting contest! Read More...