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Playa del Carmen NOw Podcast


Hosted by Ken Schmidt, Javier Resendiz and Lizeth Santillana Playa Del Carmen NOW offers a variety of ideas regarding the lifestyle of Playa del Carmen for visitors and people looking to call Playa Del Carmen home. Every episode will offer a promotion exclusive to Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen and its properties for our listeners.

Living like a local in Playa del Carmen - Secret weekend escapes


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the one and only Mr. Yucatan! He's with us today to tell us some of the secret destinations in and near Playa del Carmen that can make you visit to Playa del Carmen stand out from the rest

Living like a local in Playa del Carmen - The Vegan Spot


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we visit our friends at The Vegan Spot to hear all about their story, why they became vegan, and why you must visit them regardless of whether you are a local or a tourist!

Living like a local - Vegan lifestyle and events in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast Carli Sellers visits the set to tell us about the Veganisarte festival and invite us to see what the vegan community in Playa del Carmen has to offer!

Holidays in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast Ken and Javier reminisce back on the last two years and tell us more about their plans for 2023 and what to look forwards to!

Ladder ball in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we head outside with Ken and Johnny Playa to play some ladder ball with the Canadian retiree clan! Ken's assistant, Liz, joins in on the fun as they compete to win the ladder ball invitational and get their names on the trophy.

Music in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the amazing Jimena Segovia. A musician by profesion, she's visiting us today to tell us the story of how she became a full-time musician and participated in one of the most famous singing TV shows of the country thanks to unusual circumstances.

Attorneys in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the one and only Carla Gil! An attorney by profession, Carla is here with us to tell us why having a good attorney in Mexico can help you protect your investments and stay legal.

Bars & Grills in Playa del Carmen - The Freaky Tiki


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we visit the Freaky Tiki Bar & Grill. Back by popular demand is Johnny Playa, as well as Pete, the owner of the Freaky Tiki, who's here to tell us his menu recommendations for visitors and how he found himself living in Playa del Carmen.

Bonus Episode: Personal fitness in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Ian Kelley. Ian is a personal fitness instructor in Playa del Carmen, and he's with us today to tell us about his experience in the fitness world and how to stay fit and healthy while visiting the city!

Running a business in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Ken himself. CEO of Condohotels Playa del Carmen, Ken gives us his personal experience as a business manager and CEO of a company in Mexico, as well as giving some tips to prospective entrepreneurs looking to open a business in Playa del Carmen.

The Beach in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we are honored with the visit of Lourdes Varguez. The regional director of ZOFEMAT, Lourdes is here with us to tell us the work the institution is doing to clean and rehabilitate the local beaches from the sargassum weed and erosion.

A hidden treasure in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we visit our friends at Casa Guerrero for an on-location episode. Eduardo, Mariel, Johnathan, and Lali tell us about how Casa Guerrero came to be, what you can find when visiting the place, and their favorite places and activities around town.

Young perspective of Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guests are Brooklyn and Presley. The girls are visiting us today to tell us about Playa del Carmen through the eyes of the younger generation and what the city has to offer for our visitors.

Helping kids in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Gayle Collins. Gayle is the founder of the Keeping Kids in School Project, which helps local children in low-income areas stay in school and have better opportunities for their future. Today we learn from her about what you can do to help local children when you visit Playa del Carmen.

Real Estate in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guests are the real estate superstar Caroline Prost and the upcoming star Eduardo Gil. They are visiting us today to share the secrets of real estate in Playa del Carmen and what to expect when shopping for property.

Speaking English in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our hosts receive a question from one of our listeners and answer the big question: should I travel to Playa del Carmen if I don't know any Spanish?

HOA Administration in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the wonderful Veronica Schreiber. She's the CEO of Karibik, and she's here to tell us everything about how HOA companies operate in Play del Carmen and how they work hard to make your stay at properties like ours an amazing experience.

Bonus Episode: Restaurants in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guests are Facundo and Josue. In the first video episode of the podcast they tell us all about Plank, from their favorite picks off the menu to the best time for visiting them.

Fasting in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Montserrat Landa. Montse tells us all about fasting and how she came to be one of the most well-known advocates of this as a lifestyle, as well as how it has helped her improve her health and that of others close to her.

Sargassum in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the one and only Mr. Sargazo. Omar Vazquez is here with us to tell us the story of how he became the world-famous Mr. Sargazo and how his project has helped Playa del Carmen with the issue of sargassum weed.

Coffee Shops in Playa del Carmen - Ah Cacao


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Aremi. In our first on-location episode, Aremi shares with us her experiences while working at Ah Cacao and tells us some interesting facts about our favorite coffee shop.

Bonus Episode: Cycling in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast, our guest is our very own Javier Resendiz. Javier shares with us his outlook on bike riding and how it can help us solve many of our mobility and transportation concerns, as well as how bike-friendly Playa del Carmen is.

Swimming in Playa del Carmen and El Cruce


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast, our guest is Mirza Ortega. Mirza shares her experiences as an open-water swimmer in Playa del Carmen, and how the community that has grown out of it welcomes new members and helps them prepare for events like El Cruce.

Retiring in Playa del Carmen - Canadian Perspective


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is the one and only Johnny Playa. Johnny shares his experience as a Canadian expatriate looking to retire in Playa del Carmen and his experiences with cultural shock and adjusting to a new place as a Canadian.

Bonus Episode: Diamonds in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guests are Ariadna and Limbert from Diamonds International. They share with us their knowledge about diamonds and other precious minerals and how to get our hands on one for that special someone in our lives!

Unicorns in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast, our guest is Matt Adcock from Del Sol Photography. Matt shares his perspective on photography and life with us and how a different outlook on life is the key to amazing moments!

Your New Caribbean Office


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest is Monica Liceaga from the Nest Coworking facility. Monica shares with us what coworking is all about and how the Nest coworking facility is a great asset to those looking for a space to do their office work in a local Playa del Carmen environment!

Bonus Episode: The GYM in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast our guest Anahi tells us about The Gym and their upcoming 16-year anniversary celebration.

Pickleball in Playa del Carmen


In this episode:
Laura and Terry Carmine tell us all about pickleball and where to play pickleball in Playa del Carmen.

Why are we here


In this episode:
In this episode of the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast we introduce ourselves to our listeners and talk about the reasons we decided to launch the Podcast.

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Presenting the Playa del Carmen NOW Podcast! Our hosts Ken and Javier introduce the podcast to our listeners.

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