Mayan Riviera Growth

The development of the Mayan Riviera, of course has its bennifits and drawbacks. The building of enormous all-inclusive resorts has created employment for construction, hotel, and restaurant workers. This part of Mexico is starting to look like a mixture of Las Vegas and the Italian riviera.


This was a 5 star time-share consturction project down town we visited. Only $500k for a one bedroom if you want to buy.




One can now do up-scale shopping in this little beach town and finish it off with a gelato or a grande latte at Starbucks.



Ofcourse Wallmart is there to keep prices down as well as to bring overwhelming competition for all the small clothing shops, food stores,... even the tortilla makers.



Don't worry, you can still get some things for free in the Yucatan. This store doesn't want any to park on this side. The sign indicates: No parking 24 hours a day. Tires puctured for free.