Turtle Season at Playa del Secreto

From June to September, sea turtles come ashore every night at Playa del Secreto to lay their eggs.

A Day in the Life at Casa Chanty: From Sunrise Coffee to Sunset Margaritas

What does a typical day at Casa Chanty look like? No two days are the same, but there is a

Cenote-like pool with palm trees

The Best Cenotes Near Playa del Secreto (and How to Reach Them)

Four of our favorite cenotes within a 30-minute drive of Playa del Secreto, with tips for visiting.

Dining at Casa Chanty: What to Expect

Full kitchens, a private chef on request, and where to eat in nearby Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen.

Aerial view of Casa Chanty and the Playa del Secreto coastline

Playa del Secreto: The Quiet Stretch of Mexican Coast That Refused to Become Tulum

How to get to Playa del Secreto, what to do, where to eat and when to come to the Riviera[…]

Seven Day Trips from Casa Chanty That Are Worth the Drive

Tulum, Cobá, Chichén Itzá, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Akumal and Puerto Morelos: seven day trips worth the drive.

Why I Stopped Booking All-Inclusive Resorts in the Riviera Maya (And What I Do Instead)

After four years of private villa rentals, here is why the all-inclusive resort lost me, with an honest cost comparison.