Casa Playa Vida

21/03/2024

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Discover this stunning beachfront house in the charming Mexican town of Chelem

24/03/2023

Casa Playa Vida has a new toy!

18/02/2023

Recently, we added Solar to our house.
On the app that came with our solar panels, we can see how much energy is being saved every day. Fun little feature to check on the panels and how well they are doing.

05/02/2023

"The Mérida Carnival is one of the most important in the region whose origin dates back to the XIX century and since then, year after year, the town of Mérida witnesses one of the most spectacular carnivals in Mexico, which differs from other carnivals by having a different theme each year. The Mérida Carnival offers something for everyone, from children's games for the little ones as well as the great dances for the young people who put together the invited musical groups, in addition to the delicious gastronomy. Carnival Tuesday, or the "Battle of the Flowers", is the most anticipated day for the attendees because it is when they enjoy the parade of comparsas and say goodbye to the Carnival."

The 2023 Carnaval Schedule will be coming out soon...we will post as soon as it is finalized! :)

19/11/2022

19/11/2022

15/10/2022

Yep new additions to the house arrived this weekend. New dressers for both the upstairs and downstairs main bedrooms.

The dressers were made just for the house from a local furniture company. The dressers are made from a super durable wood called tzalam, which is a beutiful wood and last for years at the beach.

You have to be be extra careful when buying furniture at the beach because of the sea salt and extra high humidity.

08/09/2022

Seaside lunch on the malecón. Almadía never disappoints. A little one the more expensive side, but definitely a vacation destination restaurant.

If you appreciate good food, a beautiful view and good presentation of food, then try Almadía.

05/09/2022

Cada viernes el espectáculo de Videomapping “Piedras Sagradas” 📽 te lleva a un recorrido histórico en la fachada de dos emblemáticos edificios de nuestra Mérida, la Catedral y el Museo MACAY. 🕍👉¡Ven a disfrutarlo todos los viernes en punto de las 8:00 de la noche! Renán Barrera

26/08/2022

Just up the road from Casa Playa Vida you will find this lovely pink water. Something magical to see.

14/08/2022

We fished in the ria with Yucatan Snook Tours but we are excited to kayak to this spot and then swing.

14/08/2022

How to make a phone call while visiting Mexico.

30/07/2022

Sunset this week at the house. No filters, just a gift from Mother Nature.

16/07/2022

Flamingo Crossing in Coastal Yucatan.

Driving up the coast just a bit from the house, you’ll see these amazing birds (maybe not in the street) but definitely in the shallow water.

https://fb.watch/eil_PPL_3v/

26/03/2022

We’re heading into the hotter months, Semana Santa & Vacation Time! 🥳🌴🌺
If this is your first time staying here during the upcoming months, you’re going to need to prepare yourselves!

🚗 🚙 🚗
Weekend traffic will be INSANE, particularly on Fridays and Sundays.

👮‍♀️ Checkpoints for alcohol are increased, which slows the flow of traffic further.
At times it can take an hour to get in or out of Chelem. ⏰
If you need to go to Merida on these days, consider taking the back route out of Chuburna through Sierra Papacal.
🚌 There will be BUSSES filled with vacationers that will be parked on your entradas, more families on the beaches and there will be a large increase in garbage. 🚮

🔌⚡️There will be power outages and your internet will slow down due to increased demand. Peak times are generally around 6 pm.

🧊🧊Ice will be increasingly difficult to find on weekends - stock up before the weekend begins.

🛍 🛒 Local stores will be at peak volume. Prepare for longer wait times if you plan on shopping on weekends at the beach. Have smaller bills and change available.

🎉🥳🪅There’s going to be loud music and parties into the wee hours.
Mexicans love a Fiesta! It’s a time to be with family & friends to celebrate LIFE!

You WILL be inconvenienced and at times even annoyed. But, you’re not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy!

You’ve chosen to move to a country outside of your own and it is imperative for your own happiness (and sanity), to adapt and embrace the culture here.

Living here is AMAZING!
I love the sounds of families in our neighboring houses. The laughter is contagious.
The music…I love the Boleros - the romantic Latin American Music that drifts through the afternoons and into the evenings 🥰
Practice your Spanish and introduce yourself to your neighbors!
“Hola! Soy tu vecino. Me llamo (your name). Mucho gusto!”
Hi! I’m your neighbor. My name is (your name) Nice to meet you!

My Top Tips:
⭐️ Get your shopping done by Thursday. That includes ice & beer!
⭐️ Gas up your vehicle!
⭐️ Park your vehicle strategically so you can get in/out with ease.
⭐️ Thefts are higher this time of year. Do your due diligence in keeping your home & belongings secure.
⭐️ Charge your devices in preparation for increased fluctuations in power and internet service.
⭐️ Invest in earplugs. Seriously…if sleep is important to you, help yourself out. 😉
⭐️ Buy ice cream & treats from the Vendors driving by…you’ll feel better!
⭐️ Respect your differences and adapt to your surroundings.
⭐️ Embrace and appreciate the Culture and your Neighbors!
It’ll be a long and miserable 4 months if you don’t! 😘

Stay Cool, My Friends! It’s gonna get HOT 🥵

18/03/2022

We just had a rooftop pergola installed. It offers an amazing amount of shade on the rooftop so you can enjoy the view and breeze in some needed shaded comfort.

Furniture added. Waiting on the bench cushions and some accessories but super happy with the rooftop so far.

18/03/2022

It took two years of waiting but we finally have fiber optic high speed internet. Before, the house had download speeds of about 10 Mbps, not it is over 200 Mbps.