PHOTO: Strolling Along Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Once a sleepy little village on the Caribbean side of the Yucatan, Playa is now a thriving cruise ship port. The beaches, wide and blessed with deep, soft, white sand, are some of the most stunning in the world. As the town grew in popularity, restaurants and shops … Read more

PHOTO: Lago de Siete Colores (Lake of Seven Colors) in Bacalar, Mexico

Lago de Siete Colores (Lake of Seven Colors) in Bacalar, Mexico

Lago de Siete Colores (Lake of Seven Colors) in Bacalar, Mexico is the country’s second largest lake. The jewel tone water of this 30-mile long lake shift throughout the day, changing with the angle of the sun and the weather, but in any weather visitors are assured of seeing at least seven different colors, ranging … Read more

PHOTO: Neighborhood Grocery Store in Bacalar, Mexico

Neighborhood grocery store i n Bacalar, Mexico

Neighborhood grocery store in Bacalar, Mexico, located in the far southern part of the state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula. With no supermarkets for miles around, residents of this tiny community rely on shops like this one for fresh produce and everyday staples. The town’s claim to fame is that it is located … Read more