Playa Fest includes activities, culinary events and more

Looking for Something to do In Playa del Carmen this weekend?  Try Playa Fest

From September 1 – 4, 2016, Mayakoba resort will be hosting Playa Fest, an event designed for visitors and locaals in the Riviera Maya. Playa Fest will feature yoga, stand up paddle boarding, culinary classes and races… and it’s all to honor the 10-year anniversary of the Fairmont Mayakoba hotel.  Playa Fest plans to take full advantage of the resort’s turquoise blue waters and white sand beaches for all kinds of “beachy” activities. You can participate in family-friendly SUP races or take on the Mayakoba Playa Fest Challenge, not to mention mouthwatering culinary events.

Mayakoba is located about 15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen.

Scheduled Events Include:

Thursday, September 1

7:00 p.m. Opening Cocktail Party

Friday, September 2

8:00 a.m. Yoga on the Beach with Jessica Cichra

9:00 a.m. Mangrove Sustainability Workshop

10:00 a.m. Stand Up Paddle Clinic with Nicolas Melani

10:00 a.m. Stand Up Paddle Yoga with Jessica Cichra

11:00 a.m. Sand Sculpture Competition (for junior guests)

11:00 a.m. SUP 1k and 5k Race

1:00 p.m. Cooking Class with Chef Diane DiMeo

2:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony and Lunch with Chef Kori Sutton

3:00 p.m. Beach Volleyball

8:00 p.m. Dinner with Chef Jesus Gibaja

Saturday, September 3

Mayakoba Playa Fest Challenge

8:00 a.m. Sunrise Yoga with Jessica Cichra

9:00 a.m. 5k Fun Run

10:00 a.m. Stand Up Paddle 3k

11:00 a.m. Sand Sculpture Competition (for junior guests)

1:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony and Lunch with Chef Kori Sutton

3:00 p.m. Beach Volleyball

8:00 p.m. Closing Dinner at El Pueblito

Click here to visit the official website with full details on each event and participating chefs and instructors, as well as available packages and pricing with and without accommodations.