Playa del Carmen’s English-Speaking Rotary Club
Helping the Children and Families of the Riviera Maya
The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside meets every Tuesday at La Vagabunda
Please join us for our weekly meeting! Seaside Rotary meets for lunch every Tuesday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at La Vagabunda Restaurant on the corner of Calle 38 and Calle Flamingo in Playa del Carmen. We look forward to meeting you!
Please Note Seasonal Meeting Change-
During May, June, July and August of 2025, The meetings will be on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
La Vagabunda Restaurant
Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside Projects
Clean Water
Seaside Rotary Clean Water Projects Clean water is a fundamental necessity for human health and development, yet millions of people around the world still lack reliable access to this basic resource. For this reason, Clean Water and Sanitation is one of Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus. In this region of Mexico, the tap water is … Read more
End Polio Now
Seaside Rotary is Helping to End Polio Now Each year, in October, the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside, along with Rotarians worldwide, participates in End Polio Now, a global initiative to increase awareness and raise funds to support Rotary International’s ongoing efforts to eradicate this paralyzing disease for good. The History of Rotary … Read more
Feeding The Future
Feeding the Future – Seaside Rotary’s Feeding Program One of the most important ongoing projects for the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside is our feeding program, ‘Feeding the Future‘. The pilot feeding program was initiated in the remote village of Torres de la Paz, just outside the city of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. … Read more
Kicks4Kids
Kicks4Kids – Seaside Rotary’s Sneaker Drive It may surprise you to learn that one of the significant health issues for children residing in small villages on the Rivera Maya is snakebite. That’s right. Just a few kilometers away from the center of downtown Playa del Carmen with its glitzy nightclubs, international restaurants and boutique hotels, … Read more
The Big 6
In May 2018, the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside was awarded a Global Grant by the Rotary Foundation in the amount of $150,000 USD. This grant money will cover the cost to transport nearly 4 MILLION USD worth of essential medical supplies and equipment to six underserved community hospitals and health centers across … Read more
Scholarships
Seaside Rotary Scholarships Every year, the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our community by providing scholarships to local students who aspire to further their education. These scholarships are more than just financial aid—they are a lifeline for students who dream of completing high school … Read more
Seaside Rotary Disaster Relief
Rotary on the Front Lines in Times of Crisis Rotary International has a long history of providing swift, effective disaster relief worldwide. Working on the ground through their global network, Rotary channels resources directly to the areas in need, aiding in recovery and rebuilding efforts. From funding emergency shelters and clean water facilities to rebuilding … Read more
Requests for Grants and Support
About Seaside Rotary’s Grant Request Process Since its inception in April 2012, the Playa del Carmen Seaside Rotary Club has made significant donations of member volunteer hours and money to numerous local organizations as well as contributing to the Rotary International Foundation. Our mission and focus remain on improving the lives of children and families … Read more
News & Updates from Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside
Seaside Rotary Supports Successful Global Dental Relief Clinic in Akumal
The week of April 5–11, 2025, Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside helped Global Dental Relief (GDR) bring smiles—and vital dental care—to underserved children in our community. From a temporary clinic set up in the Akumal Community Center, GDR’s volunteer team of dentists—including Seaside Rotarian Julia Buttermore—hygienists, dental assistants, and general volunteers provided free … Read more
Bringing Color & Creativity to the Kids in El Cuyo
On El Día del Niño, celebrated in Mexico on April 30th, a group of Seaside Rotarians will be making a trip to El Cuyo to bring a delivery of arts and crafts supplies to the children of the village. Would you like to
help?
9th Annual Riviera Maya Chili Cook-Off Fires Up Puerto Aventuras
The highly anticipated 9th Annual Riviera Maya Chili Cook-Off brought the heat once again at Restaurant Latitude 20° +/-, marking the eighth consecutive year at this beloved local venue. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside, the event gathered chili fans from near and far for an afternoon of fiery flavors, friendly competition, and community spirit—all in support of the club’s local charitable initiatives.
Bringing Healthy Smiles to Akumal: Global Dental Relief’s 2025 Clinic
For many children in the Yucatán Peninsula, access to dental care is limited, with some receiving their first-ever treatment only when volunteers step in. This April, Global Dental Relief (GDR) is returning to Akumal with a dedicated team of dental professionals and volunteers to provide free, critical dental care to local school children.
Wacky Waffle Wednesday Helps Raise Funds for Kicks4Kids
Seaside Rotarian Judy Walburn is a force of nature. No matter where she is…back in her hometown in Pennsylvania or here in her second “home” at the Royal Haciendas in Playa del Carmen…Judy is a magnet for good will and generosity. This week was certainly no exception.
Tiny Hearts, Big Needs: Saving Newborns in Playa del Carmen
Every day, approximately 20 babies are born at Playa del Carmen General Hospital—that’s over 7300 every year. Many of these newborns face significant health challenges, including premature birth, low birth weight, and undiagnosed heart conditions.
Seaside Rotary Supports END POLIO NOW with Halloween Pet Parade
The Rotary Club of Playa del Carmen Seaside held its 3rd Annual “Yappy Hour” Dog Parade and Costume Contest on Sunday, October 30 at the Central Park Plaza in Puerto Aventuras.
Seaside Rotary Needs Your Help!
Support Needed for an Essential Feeding Program in Playa del Carmen Seaside Rotary’s feeding program, Feeding the Future, was initiated in 2017 in the Torres de la Paz, a village just outside Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Torres de la Paz is a remote settlement that has grown from a few desperate families living in tents, under … Read more
