Culture & discovery writer
Paloma Ortega
Mayan sites, food and local life in the Yucatán
Writing for playadelcarmen.net since 2026
Background
Paloma writes about culture and heritage around Playa del Carmen: Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Cobá, Ek Balam, but also Yucatecan cuisine, Mexican festivals and local life beyond Quinta Avenida.
She gives travelers the keys to understand what they visit, with respect for local customs, and makes a point of keeping opening hours, entry fees and site access up to date.
Latest guides by Paloma
DestinationsBacalar from Playa del Carmen: How Many Nights, How to Get There and What It Costs
DestinationsCozumel from Playa del Carmen: The Ferry, the Beaches, the Budget and What One Day Actually Buys You
DestinationsIsla Mujeres from Playa del Carmen: Ferry, Cost, Timing and Whether to Stay the Night
DestinationsThe Beaches of Playa del Carmen: Which One to Choose, North to South
Things to doThings to Do in Playa del Carmen: 12 Activities Ranked by Price, With What Is Worth It and What You Can Skip
DestinationsThings to Do in Tulum: Ruins, Cenotes, Lagoons and Beach Clubs, With 2026 Prices
Things to doXcaret Park: Tickets, Attractions, the Night Show and an Hour by Hour Day Plan for 2026