Playa del Carmen prepares for the 2024 “Mundo Maya” carnival

The event, which will take place from February 6 to 14, promises to bring together locals and visitors in Playa del Carmen to enjoy parades, comparsas, music, dances and the contagious joy of these festivities.

During Carnival 2024, the community is encouraged to actively participate, joining troupes, decorating floats and running as candidates for kings and queens of the carnival. The call for these honorary roles is available on the official networks of the Solidaridad City Council.

The carnival festivities will transform Playa del Carmen's iconic 5th Avenue into a display of colorful parades. The parades and floats, decorated with festive motifs, will create a vibrant and festive atmosphere that will unite the community in celebration during these days full of light and magic.

The 2024 “Mundo Maya” Carnival offers an opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy the rich culture and traditions of the region, while encouraging active community participation in creating a memorable event. This call for participation highlights the inclusive and community spirit that characterizes these carnival festivities in Playa del Carmen.

ISLA MUJERES: Best beaches to visit this season!

Isla Mujeres is one of the most typical destination of the Yucatan Peninsula with some of the best beaches, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean.

Every year, Isla Mujeres receives thousands of visitors willing to enjoy the sea, the calm and activities such as reef diving for which the island is famous.

Best beaches in Isla Mujeres

Located 13 kilometers from Cancun, Isla Mujeres offers a traditional and also quiet environment with unique Caribbean buildings, which are very different from the areas with the greatest influx of visitors.

The beaches of Isla Mujeres are ideal for those looking to enjoy a day sunbathing in total peace with a partner or friends. Offering a more relaxed atmosphere with beautiful panoramic views of the sea.

Below we present an updated list of the best beaches in Isla Mujeres, according to visitor reviews on pages such as Tripadvisor, as well as a brief description of them and their location:

Playa Norte: Located on Avenida Rueda Medina.

Lancheros Beach: Located four and a half kilometers south of Isla Mujeres on Rueda Molina Avenue,

Playa Centro: Located in the center of Isla Mujeres

Paradise Beach: It is located 5 km south of Isla Mujeres. From the center you can walk there in just 10 minutes.

Na Balam Beach: Located north of Isla Mujeres, on Zazil Ha Street

These are just some of the many beaches you can enjoy on Isla Mujeres. Each one has its charm and offers different experiences, but all of them guarantee unforgettable moments for your holidays.

The WTA Finals were held in Cancun with the victory of Swiatek

Iga Swiatek dominated American Jessica Pegula 6-1 6-0 to win the season-ending WTA Finals in Cancun on Monday and regain her world number one ranking from Aryna Sabalenka.

She broke Pegula´s serve five times and won the final 11 games in a 59-minute slaughter to capture her first WTA Finals title in a match delayed by a day due to rain.

"I want to thank my team who have been with me for the whole season," Swiatek said during the trophy ceremony.

Swiatek came into the tournament hot having won last month's China Open and never dropped a set over the course of her five matches at the event, which brings together the top eight players in the world.

She wil end the season on an 11-match winning streak and will finish the year in the top spot for the second year in a row, having lost the position to Sabalenka after the U.S. Open.

Swiatek, 22, collected six out of her total 17 career titles this season. She retained the French Open crown in June to lift her fourth Grand Slam trophy.

Cozumel has received more than 3 million cruise visitors!

Cozumel has received more than 3 million cruise tourists in this 2023! This was stated in the statistical report of the Comprehensive Port Administration of Quintana Roo, according to which the island has already received a total of 840 ships between January and September of this year.

According to the Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo, at the end of 2023 the Isla de las Golondrinas could have attracted just over 4.3 million cruise passengers. Showing an important recovery with very encouraging projections in the coming years.

In addition to the recovery numbers, the Port Administration announces that for the first time the Norwegian flag cruise ships, Viking Polaris and Viking Mars, arrived in Cozume this October with more than 1,300 passengers.

The Viking Polaris has capacity for 378 passengers and 256 crew, while the Viking Mars can carry up to 930 passengers; both from Fort Lauderdale.

Where to Play Tennis in Playa del Carmen

What are the best Tennis Courts in Playa del Carmen?

Some of the all-inclusive resorts feature tennis courts, also a lot of Real Estate development has been happening over the last years here, so the logical trend is that it will keep growing on both, Real Estate and Commercial properties, which may include at some point, the development of sports clubs or sports facilities with Tennis, in the years to come.

Your Options for playing Tennis in Playa del Carmen

So, if you want to practice or play some Tennis here in Playa del Carmen, in terms of location and convenience, one of the best options is to check out is the Public Sports Park Deportivo Mario Villanueva which features a Soccer stadium (in which the Inter Playa Soccer team trains and plays). This Park also features an Athletic running track in which you can jog and train for free, two Basketball courts, a cross fit training area and two hard Tennis courts.

Ocean Riviera Paradise Resort Tennis Courts

If you like more state of the art tennis courts, then the Ocean Riviera Paradise Resort is also a great option for you as it features three flood-lit professional artificial grass tennis courts. Located about four miles north of town, it is well worth the trip!

These tennis courts operate from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Saturday and they do require reservation in advance for a fee. This resorts is an all-inclusive one so you may be allowed in to use exclusively the tennis courts, unless you are a guest or buy a day pass. The tennis courts are located on the right hand side of the main entrance, free parking is available on the left side of the main entrance. Hotel security may ask you where you are heading to, you may say, to the Tennis courts! Here is the Google link to the Ocean Riviera Paradise Resort: