Playa del Carmen, Mexico Best authentic Mexican food in Playa del Carmen: Mercado 28 and local markets. 50-100 pesos per meal. Try cochinita pibil, poc chuc, papadzules.
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico 
Playa del Carmen, Mexico PDC emergencies: call 911. Main hospitals: Hospiten, Costamed, Amerimed, Hospital Joya (all 24/7 with English). Cruz Roja for affordable care. Pharmacy clinics from $2 USD.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico PDC transport: Colectivos 10-20 pesos in town, 50 pesos to Tulum. Taxis 50-100 pesos city trips. Only InDrive available (Uber/Didi not available in PDC).
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Colectivos: cheapest PDC transport. Catch on Av 30 (local) or Main Terminal (long-distance). Wave to flag down, check windshield, pay pesos. Every 15-20 min.
Cancún, Mexico Best Mexico destinations: Cancún (beaches), Mexico City (culture), Oaxaca (heritage), San Miguel (colonial), Tulum (ruins). Nov-Apr is ideal season.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico Top things to do in Playa del Carmen: pristine beaches (Mamitas, Playacar), snorkeling the Barrier Reef, cenotes, Mayan ruins day trips, Quinta Avenida shopping, and island excursions to Cozumel.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Isla Mujeres: perfect for reunions. 30-min ferry from Cancun, affordable extended stays, welcoming community. Compact island creates real connection.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Isla Mujeres real estate: $150K-500K homes, $400K-1.5M+ beachfront. Foreigners use fideicomiso trust. Steady appreciation, strong rental demand, limited land.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Isla Mujeres: safe island living (boat-only access), 22,000 residents, established expat community, tropical weather. 7km island off Cancun.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Best Isla Mujeres activities: Playa Norte beach, snorkeling world's 2nd largest reef, Punta Sur sculpture museum. Visit Nov-Apr for best weather.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico Living in Isla Mujeres: $1,500-2,500/month, rent from $470. Low crime due to boat-only access. 22,000 residents, Pueblo Mágico status, 20-min ferry to Cancun.
Capital Gains Tax on Mexican Real Estate: Exemptions, Deductions, and Currency Considerations
Tips & Guides Tulum, Mexico Mexico capital gains tax: 1.92-35% on net profit (not sale price). Primary residence exemption ~5M pesos. Residents pay 40-60% less than non-residents. Deduct improvements, fees.
Tulum, Mexico Sell property in Mexico: hire agent (5-10% commission), use notario for legal process, get certified translations. No MLS or agent licensing exists.
Tulum, Mexico Mexico rental income is taxed at flat 25%, no deductions. Must register with SAT, issue CFDIs monthly. Tourists cannot legally be landlords—need residency.
Tulum, Mexico Buy Mexico property: need fideicomiso (bank trust) near coast, use notario, never pay contractors >10-15% upfront. Rent first to learn areas.
