Seaweed update
As of June 25, 2026, Playa del Secreto is the best beach in the Riviera Maya, with the lowest presence[…]
Last Minute Deals
Summer 2026 Special Offer From July through September 2026, enjoy an incredible rate of just $2,400 per week for a[…]
Turtle Season
From June through September, here at Playa del Secreto, we are visited every night by giant sea turtles coming ashore[…]
Playa del Secreto: The Quiet Stretch of Mexican Coast That Refused to Become Tulum
Playa del Secreto is the stretch of Mexican coast that quietly refused to become Tulum. A long-form guide to one[…]
Seven Day Trips from Casa Chanty That Are Worth the Drive
Seven day trips from Casa Chanty worth the drive: Tulum, Cobá, Chichén Itzá, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Akumal, and Puerto Morelos[…]
Why I Stopped Booking All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya (And What I Do Instead)
After ten years of all-inclusive vacations, I switched to private villa rentals in the Riviera Maya and never looked back.[…]