what is missing in playa ?

ale · 07-01-2008

Hello all.
As some of you may know already, me and my family are planning on moving to Playa in a near future and i am already gathering ideas for a business and i was thinking that it will be good to hear from locals or folks that go there all the time. Is there something missing in Playa?, what kind of business Playa needs?
Let's talk.
maybe in a close future you may find that what Playa was lacking is know
there thanks to you feedback and ideas.

Peace

Ale

**Jesus** · 07-01-2008

Sorry to rain on your parade, but the question has been asked before, you are not the first who wants to pick our collective brain to open a business.

Take a deep read at this thread, it may help you:
http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...xperience.html

I recommend doing a scouting trip (a month or less) before really doing the moving, seems like a great idea to live in paradise. But having to work in an idyllic place is not the same, most of the guys who live in Playa never see the beach, except for those whose job is beach or sea related.

Planning a vacation to the area is a hard job.
Finding a job or creating one that will provide food for your family is even tougher if you don't really know the area and needs. Even if you are for example a great scuba instructor, you will find that things are far from ideal when you are in charge of the operation.

Anyway, good luck.

**sctx** · 07-01-2008

a good cabrito dinner w/ flour tortillas ....... I think Playa has everything else covered

JimmyMN · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by sctx

a good cabrito dinner w/ flour tortillas ....... I think Playa has everything else covered

In the Mexican state of Guererro, near the town of San Marcos you'll find lots of vendors specializing in that delicacy. It's amazing how many ways you can prepare a baby goat.

Oh yeah... Playa also needs a country western bar and probably a Tex-Mex restaurant.

Jimmy

Bluespicker · 07-01-2008

Playa could use a news stand that sells american newspapers.

mexisv · 07-01-2008

Bluespicker, that is the only thing I missed, my newspaper!
In Feb I will be bringing along my lap top and will read my local paper daily.

StephenB · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by JimmyMN

In the Mexican state of Guererro, near the town of San Marcos you'll find lots of vendors specializing in that delicacy. It's amazing how many ways you can prepare a baby goat.

Oh yeah... Playa also needs a country western bar and probably a Tex-Mex restaurant.

Jimmy

Funny you mention that Jimmy. Every time I bring it up I get laughed at, but I actually think it would fly. Maybe not such much with Playa info folks, but there are lots of cruise ship people and even some locals who would probably dig it if it were done right.

Finding a steady talent pool of musicians would probably be the toughest challenge.

laurab · 07-01-2008

somewhere to hang out in the afternoons, especially in the winter when there's no beach after 4 pm. have drinks, coffee, good music, play backgammon or other, play area for kids (preferably with someone who entertains them)..... but I'm a local so it doesn't count

boxi · 07-01-2008

A good bookstore! There might be one that I'm not aware of (locals will know more), but I haven't seen one in the usual places we seem to spend our time in pdc (from 5th to 30th). I'd love to be able to buy my beach read (in English) while in Playa and not having to schlep it all the way from Europe. I know there is a place at 5th that does sell some used paper backs (some in English) but the selection is very, very limited.

**Mindbender** · 07-01-2008

Mundo bookshop on 1st street between 20 and 25th avenidas is the place you seek.

**Mindbender** · 07-01-2008

Ale,

What's your experience/trade/business etc?

Are you able to invest a little, or a lot, to start your business?

Mogley · 07-01-2008

Would a brew pub be conceivable or would the ingredients be too prohibitive?

missiokie · 07-01-2008

one of the complaints that I get when people come is the lack of "good authentic mexican food".... there is the tex mex, there is the McDonalds, but not the food that you get in Tobasco, Chiapas or inland..... the REAL MEXICO. It seems that there are so many of us that want to make this country that we are visitors of, like the good ol USA, of which I am proud. PDC is a tourist place, and many of the tourists like to see the Mexico that they came to visit......"Flavor of Mexico" would be good.
I do agree with the next poster who said to investigate. It is hard to do business here... to go by all the rules and to find something that would support all of your family. Most people who do come here on vacation come and see the beauty, buy on whims, and then.... how do I get out? It is a wonderful place to live full time, but at times, one wonders why, how.... it is not as cheap as it used to be, and the laws are not built around the owners but protect the workers. Lots to look into before you take the plunge.
Good luck and best wishes to your new adventure.

Babaloo · 07-01-2008

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Originally Posted by missiokie

one of the complaints that I get when people come is the lack of "good authentic mexican food".... there is the tex mex, there is the McDonalds, but not the food that you get in Tobasco, Chiapas or inland..... the REAL MEXICO. .

real mexican food?
it's all over the place...just not in Puerto Aventuras (although i sometimes like Gringo Dave's for a nice American fix)
Oh...and BTW... this is the REAL Mexico
and...i thought the food in Chiapas was dreadful...IMO
Head into town and get off fifth and try some of the AUTHENTIC Mexican food

**sctx** · 07-01-2008

the term "real Mexican food" cracks me up almost as much as the term "real Mexico" sends Michael screaming away from his computer

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ale lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13	what is missing in playa ? Hello all. As some of you may know already, me and my family are planning on moving to Playa in a near future and i am already gathering ideas for a business and i was thinking that it will be good to hear from locals or folks that go there all the time. Is there something missing in Playa?, what kind of business Playa needs? Let's talk. maybe in a close future you may find that what Playa was lacking is know there thanks to you feedback and ideas. Peace Ale

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Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 4,625	Sorry to rain on your parade, but the question has been asked before, you are not the first who wants to pick our collective brain to open a business. Take a deep read at this thread, it may help you: http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...xperience.html I recommend doing a scouting trip (a month or less) before really doing the moving, seems like a great idea to live in paradise. But having to work in an idyllic place is not the same, most of the guys who live in Playa never see the beach, except for those whose job is beach or sea related. Planning a vacation to the area is a hard job. Finding a job or creating one that will provide food for your family is even tougher if you don't really know the area and needs. Even if you are for example a great scuba instructor, you will find that things are far from ideal when you are in charge of the operation. Anyway, good luck.

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sctx political anarchist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 27,125	a good cabrito dinner w/ flour tortillas ....... I think Playa has everything else covered

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Bluespicker añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rural Mankato,Minnesota Posts: 2,519	Playa could use a news stand that sells american newspapers.

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mexisv way into it Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 131	Bluespicker, that is the only thing I missed, my newspaper! In Feb I will be bringing along my lap top and will read my local paper daily.

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laurab life=playa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Playa Posts: 755	somewhere to hang out in the afternoons, especially in the winter when there's no beach after 4 pm. have drinks, coffee, good music, play backgammon or other, play area for kids (preferably with someone who entertains them)..... but I'm a local so it doesn't count

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boxi life=playa Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ljubljana Posts: 595	A good bookstore! There might be one that I'm not aware of (locals will know more), but I haven't seen one in the usual places we seem to spend our time in pdc (from 5th to 30th). I'd love to be able to buy my beach read (in English) while in Playa and not having to schlep it all the way from Europe. I know there is a place at 5th that does sell some used paper backs (some in English) but the selection is very, very limited.

07-01-2008	#10 (permalink)
Mindbender Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,094	Mundo bookshop on 1st street between 20 and 25th avenidas is the place you seek.

07-01-2008	#11 (permalink)
Mindbender Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 3,094	Ale, What's your experience/trade/business etc? Are you able to invest a little, or a lot, to start your business?

07-01-2008	#12 (permalink)
Mogley life=playa Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 585	Would a brew pub be conceivable or would the ingredients be too prohibitive?

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missiokie sandflea Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Puerto Aventuras Posts: 8	one of the complaints that I get when people come is the lack of "good authentic mexican food".... there is the tex mex, there is the McDonalds, but not the food that you get in Tobasco, Chiapas or inland..... the REAL MEXICO. It seems that there are so many of us that want to make this country that we are visitors of, like the good ol USA, of which I am proud. PDC is a tourist place, and many of the tourists like to see the Mexico that they came to visit......"Flavor of Mexico" would be good. I do agree with the next poster who said to investigate. It is hard to do business here... to go by all the rules and to find something that would support all of your family. Most people who do come here on vacation come and see the beauty, buy on whims, and then.... how do I get out? It is a wonderful place to live full time, but at times, one wonders why, how.... it is not as cheap as it used to be, and the laws are not built around the owners but protect the workers. Lots to look into before you take the plunge. Good luck and best wishes to your new adventure.

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07-01-2008	#15 (permalink)
sctx political anarchist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 27,125	the term "real Mexican food" cracks me up almost as much as the term "real Mexico" sends Michael screaming away from his computer