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OMG I love Norah Jones, I can only imagine how sad you are that you were right there but missed out on seeing her perform. Haven’t been to this festival before and didn’t even know about it! Thank you so so much for this awesome recap as now I will be sure to add that to my list of things to plan my trip around next year.
Per chance, have you attended any jazz festivals in Texas (where I live) that you might recommend?
Hi Desa. I know, I just want to kick myself that I didn’t know early enough to go. It is always held in late November so keep an eye out for the dates.
As far as Texas goes, sorry, I don’t know. Do you belong to any Facebook groups in Texas. I find if you put out a question, people will be glad to jump in with an answer. Good luck and I hope you make it to Mexico next year.
Hey there, This was a really thorough and enjoyable read and the music festival sounds absolutely amazing. I do have a question though, sorry if i just missed it the the article, but where exactly in mexico is Playa del Carmen. Again sorry if i missed it in the article, but I was just wondering since this concert sounds great and would like to plan something near it next year. Thanks for Great article.
Hi. Mike. Playa del Carmen is an hour south of Cancun. I am staying in Puerto Morelos which is halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen.
The concert is always held in late November so if you keep an out eye, they will announce the 2019 dates (they may already have them). Hope you get to visit next year.
This sounds like a dream come true. I would have loved to go there too.
My wife and I talk about traveling all the time but it’s so expensive although we prefer not to wait now that we’re retired.A jazz festival in Mexico!This is a once in a lifetime happening.
We were only to Mexico once on a cruise, so this would be awesome!It’s great to travel to different places but you really want to enjoy yourself wherever you go and we should just make it happen somehow.Moving to Florida to retire was a dream come true. I’m sure we can make this happen too!
Hi Rob,
So many people wait to travel. We did. We started in about 2013. We are retired as well but you know it isn’t all about the money. We have been to Jamaica, Dominican twice, Florida (just for a hockey tournament), Costa Rica 3 times, Nova Scotia 6 times and now Mexico (our first). If you are willing to live like the locals, and remember you are in another country and not expect what you have back home, you would be amazed at how much cheaper it is to live. It is cheaper to live here for us than it is to live in Canada. However, we do go back because of our health care but we are also looking into alternatives to that. Nice that you are retired in Florida. Hope you can make it to Mexico.
A big hello to you, Mary.
I couldn’t get to the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival for 2018 myself but I’m super glad I found your website.
You made me feel as I was there and loved all the videos of the numerous stars that appeared over the 3 nights.
I love travelling to the USA at least once every 2 years and a trip down to mexico looks like it will be on the cards.
Do they hold the Maya Jazz Festival every year as I would hate to miss this gala event?
Many thanks, Jeff.
Hi Jeff. Thanks for stopping by. I am glad you enjoyed the recap. Yes, the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival is held every year – it started in 2003 and is always held in late November. Hopefully, you will be able to make it next year. It is quite an experience.