Playa del Carmen Bets on Culture as New Museum Takes Shape
Playa del Carmen will transform its former municipal palace into the "Centro Cultural y Museo 28 de Julio." The project aims to boost cultural identity and tourism, with IMCAS managing the space under a 99-year lease.
In a move aimed at bolstering its cultural identity and enriching its tourism offerings, the popular resort city of Playa del Carmen is set to establish a new cultural center and museum in its former municipal palace. The initiative, spearheaded by Municipal President Estefanía Mercado, received unanimous approval from the city council last December and is now advancing with the support of federal authorities.
The project, officially named the "Centro Cultural y Museo 28 de Julio," will repurpose the historic former city hall building into a dedicated space for cultural and artistic activities, as well as the promotion of the municipality's historical heritage. The announcement came as Ms. Mercado convened a working meeting with federal officials to ensure the technical, legal, and financial viability of the ambitious undertaking.
