Culture

This September, the streets of Playa del Carmen will once again hum with saxophones, bass lines, and the warm buzz of an audience caught up in the magic of live jazz. The Playa del Carmen Jazz Fest 2025 is back for its second edition, promising an even richer blend of music, culture, and community. From September 15 to October 5, the city will transform into a stage where local talent and international...

A new and poignant exhibition titled Los últimos testigos is set to open on July 30, 2025, at the Museo Regional de la Costa Oriental (MURECO) in Tulum, Quintana Roo. Centered on the Maya Caste War—or Guerra Social Maya—this exhibition brings to light a chapter of history marked by resistance, identity, and survival (PortalGuanajuato.MX). Exhibition Focus: Voices of Maya Descendants The...

A groundbreaking muon detector, developed through a U.S.-Mexico scientific collaboration, has arrived in Mexico to peer inside the iconic Kukulcán pyramid at Chichén Itzá without damaging its structure Project Details: Before being installed at the archaeological site, the device will be tested inside a windowless tower at the Institute of Physics at UNAM in Mexico City. The final setup is...

If you're visiting Playa del Carmen this July and looking for something truly local, don't miss one of the most colorful and beloved cultural festivals in Mexico—Feria del Carmen 2025. Held from July 10 to 17, this annual celebration brings together music, food, tradition, and community in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or as a family, this is one of the...