December 31 / 2010 – January 09 / 2011

The BPM Festival is an annual world-class electronic music festival which takes place in the beginning of January in idyllic Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Originally designed as an elite dance music industry networking event, the festival has morphed into an international mélange of electronic music lovers, DJs, producers, revelers and partygoers. The BPM Festival features world class international DJs and producers, which in the past has included Dubfire, Guy Gerber, Lee Burridge, M.A.N.D.Y., Sander Kleinenberg, Steve Angello, Steve Lawler, Victor Calderone, and many more. Since its inception in 2008, parties are hosted both day and night at multiple venues around the beautiful resort town, tucked into the coastline of the Mayan peninsula, warm turquoise Caribbean waters, white sand beaches, mysterious jungles and ancient ruins. With a variety of luxurious and affordable boutique hotels and endless number of places for dining, dancing, beach parties and clubbing, BPM Festival is a perfect opportunity for music lovers and party-goers all around the world to escape winter and revel in the sun.

The BPM Festival returns to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, from December 31st, 2010 to January 9th, 2011 and is excited to announce its stellar 2011 lineup of globally renowned DJs and nightly events schedule. Now in its fourth edition, the BPM Festival is back and better than ever, including a special New Year’s Eve party at Blue Parrot Beach Club with Hernan Cattaneo. Day and night and all week long, the festival promises something for every electronic music aficionado — including the chance to win an opening DJ set!

December 31st Hernan Cattaneo
January 1st Behrouz | Saeed Younan
January 1st Kompakt Records Label Party
January 2nd Laidback Luke | Adam K
January 2nd Lee Burridge | Sean Miller
January 3rd Dubfire | Davide Squillace
January 3rd Blond:ish | Uppercut
January 4th Richie Hawtin
January 4th David Morales
January 5th Air London Showcase Nick Curly | Simon Baker
January 5th Chus & Ceballos | Boris
January 6th TBA
January 6th Jo Jo Flores
January 7th Marco Carola | Loco Dice
January 7th Cube Guys
January 8th Steve Angello
January 8th Rebel Rave w/Damian Lazarus | Jamie Jones | Seth Troxler | Art Department
January 9th Hed Kandi

+ much more to come!!

Source: www.thebpmfestival.com

El Fideicomiso para la Promoción Turística de la Riviera Maya, Quinta Magazine, Grupo Xcaret, Asociación de Hoteles de la Riviera Maya, se unen a las celebraciones del bicentenario con el lanzamiento oficial del 1er. Festival del Vino Mexicano Riviera Maya, a realizarse en marzo de 2011 y, como preámbulo del mismo, anunciaron el concierto “Vive El Bicentenario, con el vino mexicano”, que se realizará el próximo 19 de noviembre.

Se estará presentando el video promocional y dando inicio a la campaña publicitaria, con el concierto de la Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil “Daniel Ayala Pérez”, de Yucatán. Bajo la dirección del Mtro. Jose Luis Chan Sabido.

Más de 50 músicos en escena con un repertorio especial que nos llevarán a través de un viaje en el tiempo, diseñado para la celebración del bicentenario. El concierto será realizado el 19 de noviembre a las 20 horas en el Foro Abierto del Parque Xcaret; además, ese día se contará con la presencia de seis casas vitivinícolas, las cuales darán una degustación con más de 20 etiquetas de vino de sus cavas.

El vino por considerarse un arte, es uno de los temas que más pasión despierta. Hablar de vino mexicano con un destacado grupo de profesionales que desde hace muchos años se han preocupado y ocupado por impulsarlo, resulta en una experiencia de sumo interés, dando pie a conocerlo más a fondo, disfrutarlo con mayor intensidad y sentirnos orgullosos de nuestra industria vitivinícola y del nivel que ha alcanzado en el plano internacional.

Los boletos –con un costo de preventa de $400 VIP y $150 general y de $500 y $250 el día del evento -, ya están a la venta en : The Gym, Ah Cacao, Los Aguachiles, Karma Baguels, Le Bleu, Cueva del Chango, Don Peperoni (Playacar), Magic Mayan Love Orchids, Oficinas de Grupo Quinta y Taquillas de Xcaret, y en Cancún los encuentran en La Europea.

It is sad that the news channels have to publish tragedies and in many cases do not worry about telling the whole truth or be more specific.

I understand that when someone living in the United States or Canada thinks about Mexico the first thing that comes to his or her mind is what has been broadcasted for months on CNN and usually forgets to ask the question “Is it the same in all of Mexico?” Is Playa del Carmen near Monterrey and Ciudad Juarez? 

It is true that in Playa del Carmen, things are not as they were 5 years ago. Today you can not sleep with the door open in your house.

There are now several thousand inhabitants. It is also true that Playa del Carmen is in Mexico and in Mexico the drug problem has grown considerably in recent months. But is this problem in all of Mexico?

Is Playa del Carmen unsafe?

In Playa del Carmen there are no assaults on the streets. In Playa del Carmen there are no shootings on the streets. In Playa del Carmen people live safe and quiet and the area is one of the safest and most peaceful places in the country to live. More peaceful and safe than any large city in the U.S. 

Unfortunately, this reality is unknown by most foreigners and not everyone is able to do their homework when they are planning their holidays, when planning to invest outside their home or when planning for retirement. Many are content to see if there are embassies warnings without even seeing where exactly and why? If there were problems in Los Angeles, would you hesitate to travel to Seattle?

So for those who are still wondering whether is it safe to live in Playa del Carmen or not, the answer is definitely yes. But not only that, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya is one of the world’s best places for retirees. Playa del Carmen not only has great tourist infrastructure, but now has a range of services for someone who intends to live permanently in this area. You can access bilingual schools and hospitals, shopping centers, restaurants and enjoy different activities. 

All this without taking into account that being in Mexico, the standard of living is much cheaper than in the rest of America which promotes a better quality of life in general. Is not only about enjoying the beautiful beaches and smiling people but to be walking distance to almost everywhere, to enjoy the quality of life that Mexico offers. All of this while enjoying the much more reasonable cost of living that Mexico provides for many foreigners currently living and enjoying Mexico.

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Taste of Playa is a culinary event in Playa del Carmen that celebrates the creativity and cultural influences of chefs throughout the Riviera Maya. The event promotes the unique culinary perspectives of local chefs, highlights new event venues that attract a variety of participants and coordinates the efforts of local businesses and municipal governments. Taste of Playa has captured the attention of international media by showing the spirit of multi-cultural cooperation that defines the modern Riviera Maya.

International culinary festivals are held throughout the world, with each host city highlighting the best and most creative restaurants and retail food outlets that define the culture of the area. Playa del Carmen is renowned for its diversity, its international influences, its culinary expertise and its Caribbean lifestyle. The restaurants and food industry have played a major part in the development and definition of the Riviera Maya. This event provides local businesses with an opportunity to showcase the expertise of their talented chefs.

The event is scheduled for November 21, 2010 in the Parque Fundadores from 3 pm to 9 pm. Local businesses and sponsors will support the operations of this food focused event, leaving chefs free to concentrate on the execution of their creations. Government and media support will promote this festival to local residents and tourists alike, inviting everyone to sample creations that normally they may not have the means or opportunity to enjoy.

In the spirit of community, a portion of the event proceeds will be used to assist a not-for-profit food or clean water program in the area. The goal of the committee is to help develop and sustain community based initiatives that have a positive effect on the residents of Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya.

Source: www.tasteofplaya.com

Del 13 al 17 de octubre se llevará a cabo en Playa del Carmen la quinta edición del Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival RMUFF, un evento que convierte la ciudad en un enorme escenario cinematográfico con talleres, conferencias, actividades educativas, muestras alternas, fiestas y conciertos, además de la presentación de la selección oficial.

El Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival (RMUFF) es uno de los acontecimientos más importantes de la Riviera que congrega en México, a los amantes del séptimo arte de todo el mundo. Durante su edición se exponen realizaciones audiovisuales nacionales e internacionales.

Cerca de 41 cortometrajes de países latinoamericanos como Perú, Chile, Brasil y México, entre otros, conformarán la selección oficial del Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival bajo las categorías de Documental, Experimental, Animación y Ficción.

El festival siempre apoya una causa, este 2010 trabaja a favor de la preservación, respeto y valoración de las comunidades indígenas mayas, para contribuir a la educación y el fomento al respeto de la sociedad. Por ello trae consigo una interesante muestra de material realizado por los mismos indígenas mayas.

El Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival, se suma a los grandes festivales cinematográficos como los de Morelia, Guadalajara y Guanajuato, pero con la ventaja del sol, la playa y el mar que le agregan mucha diversión.

Entre los trabajos se encuentran Un sueño mexicano, Carbonero, T.C. Aquí está y Vicente, que representan la categoría de Documental, mientras que en la Experimental están About it, Goliath, El origen todo era de colores y Despertar.

En el apartado de Animación se encuentran los trabajos Luna, El sueño de Galileo, Martyris, Go to sleep, Mariposas rosas, Clicks, De adentro hacia afuera y Moyana“

Mientras que en la categoría de ficción están Escorbo, Otro Domingo, El último canto del pájaro Cú, La mina de oro, La nuera de Don Filemón, Lupano Leyva, Miramelinda, The idiot, Yo te estaré cuidando y Ellos tienen que jugar.