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Reports and observations about life as an ex-pat family in Playa del Carmen Mexico from Michele and Rob Kinnon. Real Estate Playa del Carmen market updates and new listings of interest. Advise for other like minded adventurers planning to relocate to Playa del Carmen. Will include commentary and information on local schools, markets, recycling, environmental issues, volunteer opportunities, restaurant reviews and special events.

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Papalote Visits Rancho Guadalupana and The Club Hipico

Recently, Cole's class at Papalote took a field trip to visit Rancho Guadalupana and the local riding club in Playa del Carmen. The students were greeted by club owner and well regarded instructor Francisco (Paco) Mogallon who toured the group through Read More...

Posted Saturday, February 13, 2010 8:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Fun, 2009, Wildlife

Sustainable Saturdays Continue at Ak Lu'um

Join us on Saturday February 13th 10am - 3pm for the next workshop in the series, "Sustainable Saturdays ' at Ak Lu'um International School. This month, learn the techniques to effective Organic Gardening. The workshops will include: How Read More...

Posted Thursday, February 4, 2010 6:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Fun, Composting, Gardening, 2009

"Hope for Haiti" Benefit in Playa del Carmen a Huge Success

Yesterday afternoon, the beach in front of Wicky's Restauran t in Playa del Carmen was the place to be for great BBQ and live music! The fundraiser, "Hope for Haiti", benefiting, Doctors Without Borders , was hosted by Wicky's, attracting Read More...

Posted Monday, January 25, 2010 10:06 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Charity, Live Music, 2009

Good Eats at Home: Sangrita Anyone?

In my opinion (and on this blog it is really the only one that matters) the best way to really enjoy a top quality tequila is with Sangrita as an accompaniment. Sangrita, literally, means "little blood" and is the traditional aperitif enjoyed Read More...

Posted Thursday, December 10, 2009 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments

Filed under: Family Life, Fun, Recipes, 2009, Cooking, Taste of Playa, Good Eats

2nd Annual Think Green Eco-Expo a Great Success!

Over thirty Riviera Maya businesses and organizations turned out to display their eco-friendly wares and spread the word about environmental responsibility at the 2nd annual Think Green Eco-Expo . Covering several blocks of Playa del Carmen's world Read More...

Posted Saturday, December 5, 2009 1:49 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Fun, Charity, 2009

Big Love for Playa Legend Captain Dave

A few days ago, many Playa del Carmen residents,including our family, received a message from Miss Sarah, Captain Dave's sister up in Memphis Tennessee. It seems after a battery of tests, doctors have discovered that our favorite pirate has small Read More...

Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 9:48 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Live Music, 2009

Wednesday, Women and Wine Holiday Bazaar

This past Wednesday evening the ladies of Wednesday, Women and Wine hosted a special holiday bazaar at Coffee Cafe on 34th Street and 5th Avenue. Members and friends of this social networking group were on hand promoting their businesses, selling homemade Read More...

Posted Friday, November 6, 2009 9:21 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Holidays, Fun, Shopping, 2009, Wine

Interplaya Youth League Bests Tepeyac 5-1

In a rather surprising and spirited match up, the hodge-podge group of youngsters that makes up the Interplaya community youth team outscored the team from Colegio Tepeyac 5 -1. With just a few weeks of practice under their belts, this group, comprised Read More...

Posted Monday, November 2, 2009 6:57 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Schools, Fun, 2009

Long Term Rentals in Playa del Carmen

The excitement of moving to a foreign country does not come without a host of challenges to overcome. Learning a new language, adjusting to a new job, a new culture, making new friends can be difficult and frustrating at times. One of the most stressful Read More...

Posted Monday, October 26, 2009 9:52 PM by Rob Kinnon | 11 Comments

Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Buyer Information, Community , Playa del Carmen Real Estate, Villas, Playacar, Playa del Carmen , Family Life, 2009, Long Term Rentals

Parades Just HAPPEN in Playa del Carmen

One of the many fun, and often confusing aspects of life in Playa del Carmen is the preponderance of small parades that just pop up at seemingly random times. I can't tell you how many times I have been in town, running errands or picking up dinner, Read More...

Posted Monday, September 28, 2009 8:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Fun, 2009

Mexican Independence Day in Playa del Carmen

Mexico is a proud country. Even here in Playa del Carmen, a diverse, young city with a melange of residents, from all walks of life and from all over Mexico, on this day they are all one. At 11:00 pm a cacophony of sound and noise is magically orchestrated Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 16, 2009 12:05 PM by Rob Kinnon | 11 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Holidays, Fun, 2009

El Rey Polo Club Tournament Schedule 2009-2010

Attending Polo matches has always been a favorite family activity of ours, one that we enjoyed every summer back in Saratoga Springs. Now, thanks to my pal Catriona Brown up in Puerto Morelos, I am kept up to date on the Polo schedule at El Rey Polo Club. Read More...

Posted Monday, September 14, 2009 10:30 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Announcements, Events, Community , Puerto Morelos , Family Life, Fun, 2009

Movin' and Groovin' at Bad Boys Beach Bar

Recently, Captain Dave invested in a new sound system, some top of the line equipment to support Playa's favorite house band, The Nasty B.astards. We have been a little tied up lately, getting the kids settled back into school, working with clients Read More...

Posted Sunday, September 13, 2009 7:13 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, 2009

1st Annual Taste of Playa an Overwhelming Success!

Finally, after three months of hard work and countless hours of planning and organizing, Taste of Playa went off to rave reviews. The event saw nearly three thousand Playa del Carmen residents and tourists come through the grounds. Some came just to look Read More...

Posted Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:53 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Filed under: Events, Community , Playa del Carmen , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, Charity, Volunteering, 2009, Taste of Playa

Birthday Fun in Cancun

This year, our dear friend Kim, decided she wanted to do something "different" to celebrate her birthday. Great! we thought anticipating some fabulous dinner in a restaurant that is not one of our regular haunts. Perhaps an elegant evening at Read More...

Posted Monday, August 31, 2009 10:56 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Filed under: Cancun , Family Life, Restaurants/Bars, Fun, 2009