Playacar Gated Community
Playacar is a gated community just south of the main urban area of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. There is beach front property and beaches that looks toward the island of Cozumel, Mexico. Playacar is composed of 2 sections: the first one, Playacar Phase 1 offers nice by-the-sea secluded beaches and very exclusive villas, very close… [Continue Reading]
The Playa Mega or Walmart?
Walmart? You know Walmart and it’s not all that different in Playa del Carmen. However, there is a Mexican alternative called the Mega or Mega Market. It’s a big store, clean, and well stocked. It’s more than groceries; you will also find a beer, wine, liquor including Mexican Tequila, pharmacy, bakery, deli, hot food service,… [Continue Reading]
How to Eat a Mango
I love the all the wonderful fruits and vegetables of Mexico. The plantains, the papaya, the plentiful and cheap avacados, the chayote squash. It’s very similar to summer squash in the U.S., but because of its firmer texture, it requires a little longer cooking time. It makes a wonderful addition to soups or stir-fries and… [Continue Reading]
Need to Sell a House and Move to Playa?
The Real Estate market it terrible in the United States. Often times, moving to Playa del Carmen is a dream that hinges on selling your current home in the frozen north. I was talking to a friend of mine, and she filled me in on Home Staging. She’s had lots of success in selling homes [...]
Immigration
Say the word immigration in Mexico and you might get a similar reaction as you would saying Internal Revenue Service in the United States. It seems everyone has a bad word for immigration, generally in the context of immigration being slow and ineffiecient. Perhaps we need to take a step back and reconsider our opinion. After I spent eight hours in the US Passport office getting my US Passport renewed, I'm not too quick to judge Mexico's immigration office with regard to speed or efficiency. After all I'm an American who has had a passport … [Read More...]