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A Sneak Peak at the New Teatro de Playa del Carmen

Last week, I was invited to tag along with a group from Explayarte to check out the new Teatro de la Ciudad (the theatre of the city) being built in the Ejido, next to the big Walmart on the Arco Vial. This one of several ambitious municipal projects being completed by the Municipal Government of Solidaridad. Read More...
Posted Thursday, February 7, 2013 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Building in Mexico - Mitch and Sev - Part 3

I was super curious about how the dry cenote was looking now that it had been opened up a bit, so Mitch and I took a trip down to the job site. A few decisions needed to be made about the retaining wall for the cenote stairs and the "jumping platform" Read More...
Posted Tuesday, October 12, 2010 3:34 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

What Lies Beneath.....

So, I though you all might like to see what some of the cenotes look like that have been found in our little Xpu Ha neighborhood. This is the cenote that is on Jeff's lot. He is Mitch and Sev's builder and has completed several homes in the same enclave. His experience dealing with his own cenote has given him invaluable insight as to what they can bring to the process....the good and the bad. With his own property, be decided to make the cenote a real center-point for the back yard plan. As you can see, the pool is built around it with the entertainment palapa (that's a fancy word for bar) serving as an observation point and entry point. Read More...
Posted Friday, October 8, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Building in Mexico - Mitch and Sev - Part 2

I had hoped to be able to post an update before now but life somehow got in the way. Lots of progress being made on site as you will see from the photo update. One big surprise since our last blog entry...a dry cenote was uncovered near (but not in) the shallow end of the pool. The opening has been enlarged a bit for ease of entry and an open space has been found that could be suitable for use as a fun subterranean reading area or meditation room. A wine cellar was suggested but I think the heat and the humidity will not be suitable for keeping wine at a consistently cool temperature. From this opening there is a tunnel that runs out quite a distance, out past the boundaries of the lot. One of the workmen has climbed through quite a way but there is a drop off that will require bringing in a ladder of sorts if they are to investigate any further. It's pretty neat but not as cool as the cenote that the builder, Jeff, has at his house. I'll post some pictures of that soon.... Read More...
Posted Wednesday, October 6, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Building in Mexico - Mitch and Sev - Part 1

As some of you may know, Rob and I have finally decided to settle down and build our home in Mexico. Almost by accident, we found the perfect neighborhood in Xpu Ha, in the jungle about 20 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. The lots are good sized, very reasonably priced, the development is gorgeous and all the services we need are available, including wireless internet. We are 5 minutes from the beach in Xpu Ha and close to dozens of cenotes. Read More...
Posted Saturday, August 21, 2010 7:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 7 Comments

Biointensive Gardening in Playa del Carmen

One Saturday every month, Ak Lu'um International School hosts a workshop called Sustainable Saturdays in which the public is invited to come and get some hands on experience learning about sustainable building and living techniques that can be implemented Read More...
Posted Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:55 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Sustainable Living Workshops in Playa del Carmen

Starting October 24th 2009, Ak Lu'um School will host a series of Sustainable Living Workshops in coordination with BambuSur, a locally owned, ecologically responsible building company. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about sustainable building Read More...
Posted Monday, October 5, 2009 10:41 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Playa del Carmen Construction Update August 2009

It seems to be kind of a slow summer in terms of construction. Lots of projects that we had been following are now completed and delivered, leaving just a handful still in the works. Still no movement at Blume and Vaiven. I'll be curious to see what Read More...
Posted Saturday, August 22, 2009 10:46 AM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Grand Reception for the New Showroom at El Taj Beachfront Condominiums

Tuesday evening, long time Playa del Carmen resident and the area's most recognizable developer, Jack Perlman, invited the local Real Estate community to the job site at El Taj Oceanfront Condominiums to celebrate the completion of the beautiful model Read More...
Posted Friday, July 24, 2009 3:31 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Playa del Carmen Construction Update - May/June 2009

I will never cease to be surprised by the twists and turns of the development industry in Playa del Carmen. While the rest of Mexico is reeling from the whole Swine Flu debacle and most businesses are scrambling for money, it seems that Real Estate in Read More...
Posted Thursday, May 28, 2009 8:44 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Playa del Carmen Construction Update March 2009

Better late than never, here is the most recent set of construction photos from various projects of interest going up in Playa del Carmen. While sales are definitely down from last year, I was pleasantly surprized to see that most of these job sites were Read More...
Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 12:29 PM by Rob Kinnon | 5 Comments

Playa del Carmen Construction Update - January 2009

We are back from a short holiday break with a fairly extensive update of the various residential construction projects going on in and around Playa del Carmen. The economic slump in the U.S. is definitely having an effect on the sales climate down here. Read More...
Posted Friday, January 9, 2009 5:30 AM by Rob Kinnon | 14 Comments

Playa del Carmen Construction Update - November 2008

The high season for vacation rentals is nearly upon us and several developers are putting the finishing touches on their projects while some seem to be a bit behind. This entry should be of as much interest to those of you who have booked one of these Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:00 PM by Rob Kinnon | 11 Comments

Construction Update - September 2008

In anticipation of high season and the promised delivery dates of many projects, builders have been kicking it into overdrive to meet their deadlines. Lots of progress to show in this photo report. As always, click on the name of the project to see even Read More...
Posted Friday, September 26, 2008 8:04 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Ak Lu’um International School Opens Their New Jungle Campus in Playa del Carmen!

After a very successful second year in their temporary Campestre home, Ak Lu’um International School inaugurated their beautiful new and permanent jungle campus with a well attended Open House. A small ceremony of was performed to give thanks and Read More...
Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:46 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments
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