/tags/mexico/Recent content in Mexico onHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:04:36 +0900/posts/playa-del-carmen-ghost-tours/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:04:36 +0900/posts/playa-del-carmen-ghost-tours/<h2 class="relative group">The Dark History of Playa del Carmen <div id="the-dark-history-of-playa-del-carmen" class="anchor"></div> <span class="absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100 select-none"> <a class="text-primary-300 dark:text-neutral-700 !no-underline" href="#the-dark-history-of-playa-del-carmen" aria-label="Anchor">#</a> </span> </h2> <p><figure><img class="my-0 rounded-md" loading="lazy" decoding="async" fetchpriority="low" alt="Photo" src="https://pub-2f5c7af1c303419a933069212bc25874.r2.dev/etap/playa-del-carmen-ghost-tours/body_1.jpg" ></figure> <em>Photo by <a href="https://www.pexels.com/@israyosoy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Israyosoy S.</a> on <a href="https://www.pexels.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Pexels</a></em></p> <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8772455780561463" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <!-- ETAP --> <p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8772455780561463" data-ad-slot="4276065235" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins></p> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <p>In 1847, during the Mexican-American War, <a href="https://daytrips.techpawz.com/posts/playa-del-carmen-day-trips/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Playa del Carmen</a> was a small fishing village that played a significant role in the conflict. The area was primarily inhabited by the indigenous Maya, who had their own rich culture and traditions. As tensions rose, the village found itself caught in the crossfire, leading to a significant loss of life and disruption of the local community. The impact of this event echoed through the years, shaping the identity of Playa del Carmen as it transitioned from a humble fishing spot to a busy tourist destination.</p>