Playa del Carmen is a growing and booming city in Mexico. It has developed into tourist hotspot with fancy stores and chain restaurants.  It’s basically Quintana Roos Banff. But just like Banff, if you venture off into the unbeaten path you can find what you went there for – which is what I did in Playa del Carmen. It’s a very relaxed city, full of color and friendly locals.  I found it very apparent the unwelcomed spotlight that Playa del Carmen has become among those who live there – probably the same way those in Banff feel.

Here are a few shots from my afternoon spent in this city.

Cerveza por favor!

My amigo here was so thrilled with me taking his portrait with his bike he invited me to his birthday party tomorrow night at a place called Coco Bongo.
Somehow I agreed to bring the birthday cake.

Alright, back with some more photos from my time in mexico.  Today I caught a tour bus to the city of Vallodolid, a swin in a cenote, and then to a Hacienda in the Yucatan Peninsula countryside for lunch. It was an amazing day taking photos and hanging out with the bride and groom and their family. Thanks again for stopping by!

A wild dog. The seem to be everywhere in the countryside. He later enjoyed the rest of my bottle of water.

Hammocks.

Disclaimer: I’ve had a few margaritas before and during the writing of this.

Hello friends, fans, and haters! I’m chillin’ (actually you folks back in edmonton are doing that) in Mexico, in the city of Playa del Carmen. I’m here for a destination wedding, and fortunately I have a few days until the actual wedding on Friday.  So, i’m just hanging out and having a good time.

For anyone who’d like to contact me, i’m not available by phone, but I do have good internet access so please e-mail me and i’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Keep checking back in for more updates and photos.

Where i’m staying. Riu Playacar resort