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Dates Announced for Carnival 2014 in Playa del Carmen

The Municipal President of Solidaridad, Mauricio Gongora Escalante, announced the official 2014 Carnaval celebrations Read More...
Posted Thursday, February 13, 2014 12:40 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Explayarte to Present Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA in Playa del Carmen and Cancun

In the spring of 2014, the Riviera Maya's premier music and performing arts school, Explayarte Escuela de Musica, will present Tim Rice and Elton John's AIDA. There will be three presentations in the Foro Abierto at Xcaret in Playa del Carmen, March 19, 20 and 23 and, or the first time, two additional shows have been added to the run to be performed at the Teatro de Cancun on April 4 & 5. Read More...
Posted Monday, February 10, 2014 1:51 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Recycling on the Riviera Maya - An Update for 2014

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Without the regular pick-up service that many of us were accustomed to in the US and Canada, many people living in Playa del Carmen are unaware or confused about their options for recycling. Read More...
Posted Monday, February 3, 2014 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Cirque du Soleil Theater Being Built on the Riviera Maya !!

Barbara Anderson, finance columnist for the publication Milenio, speaks in her column "Nada personal solo negocios" ("Nothing Personal, Just Business") about the show center for the famous Cirque du Soleil that will be built in the Riviera Maya. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:48 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Taste of Playa - Tempting Our Tastebuds for 5 Years!

On Sunday November 24th, Taste of Playa was held once again in the beautiful Parque Fundadores on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean. Now in its 5th year, Taste of Playa has grown to be one of the most anticipated events of the year, drawing visitors to the city of Playa del Carmen to sample the cuisine of 40 or more international chefs who have come to the Riviera Maya from all across the globe. Read More...
Posted Friday, December 6, 2013 5:31 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Luis Ernesto Lopez - New Director of Culture for Solidaridad

The language barrier faced by the English-speaking residents of Playa del Carmen tends to create a gap in local political activism and understanding. It can be a struggle to integrate into the cultural and political ambiance without a strong grasp of the political and legal terminology in any given language. In this series of interviews with some of our newly elected local government officials, we attempt to bridge that gap by detailing the positions they hold within the municipal infrastructure of Solidaridad and by putting a face on these public servants. Read More...
Posted Monday, December 2, 2013 3:56 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Taste of Playa Wine and Food Pairing Dinner at la Casa del Agua

On Wednesday evening, Taste of Playa celebrated its 5th anniversary with a spectacular wine and food pairing event hosted by La Casa del Agua. Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 24, 2013 9:24 AM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Calaveras de Paseo in Centro Maya Mall

Throughout the past week, Dia de los Muertos and Hanal Pixan have been celebrated all over Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya with altars and other representations set up in various locations Read More...
Posted Monday, November 4, 2013 6:38 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

November is now "Taste of Playa Month" in Playa del Carmen!

In celebration of Taste of Playa's 5th anniversary event, The Taste of Playa Executive Committee names the month of November ‘Taste of Playa Month.' Read More...
Posted Friday, November 1, 2013 10:56 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Halloween Parties and Dia de los Muertos in Playa del Carmen 2013

It's that time of year again! Halloween and Dia de los Muertos parties are starting to be announced! Just a few years ago, there was only one place to be on Halloween in Playa del Carmen and virtually no options for children hoping for a chance to dress up and "trick or treat"! Now there are all kinds of festivities and fun to be had for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Read More...
Posted Thursday, October 24, 2013 10:53 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2013 - Shopping for Textiles in Oaxaca

One of the handcrafts we most wanted to find while we were in Oaxaca was its colorful textiles. Oaxaca is renowned for its intricately embroidered fabrics and woven rugs are we were certainly not going to return home without an armful. Read More...
Posted Monday, June 17, 2013 9:49 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Local Artists Meet with Mauricio Gongora to Discuss the Future of the Arts in Playa del Carmen

Known not only for its amazing beaches and exciting 5th Avenue, Playa del Carmen also boasts an immense art community that can be seen throughout its streets, shops, bars and events. The Mexican Caribbean city's local population includes a wide variety of artists, representing all kinds of mediums and performing arts from all over the world who have come to the Riviera Maya to be inspired, to create and to share their passion with like-minded adventurers. Read More...
Posted Monday, June 10, 2013 5:40 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2013 - A Quick Stop in Puebla

Fortunately, the next day Rob was feeling much better and, after spending so long in the hotel alone, was ready to get on the road. We had planned to spend a day or two in Puebla but decided just to stop for a nice lunch instead and then continue on to Oaxaca City. We picked up our car at a rental place near the airport and with a little help from our iPhones and Google maps, we were on our way. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:12 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Kinnon Family Trip Report 2013 - A Tourist in Mexico City

Today was the day we were scheduled to leave for Oaxaca. A car rental had been arranged in advance and the plan was to drive to Puebla, spend a day or two checking out the city and then carry on to Oaxaca where we were to spend the remainder of our vacation time. What we did not plan was for Rob to come down with a horrible stomach bug that would keep him in our hotel room and in bed in definitely! Read More...
Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:41 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Explayarte's "Les Miserables" Packs the House at Xcaret!

Last week, Playa del Carmen's Music and Performing Arts School, Explayarte presented its full scale production of the award winning musical, Les Miserables. The show ran for three nights to packed and overwhelmingly enthusiastic audiences in Xcaret's Foro Abierto. This is the 5th Explayarte production that I have seen, my 4th as a corporate sponsor and the 3rd that Cat has participated in. Read More...
Posted Thursday, April 25, 2013 2:57 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments
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