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title: Playa del Carmen, 2023
description: Highlights from my Automattic meetup in Playa del Carmen include team collaborations and delicious food while planning the future of WordPress.
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date: '2023-12-12T05:00:00.000Z'
author: Rich Tabor
summary: Highlights from my Automattic meetup in Playa del Carmen include team collaborations and delicious food while planning the future of WordPress.
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A few favorite shots from my recent [Automattic](https://automattic.com/about/) meetup in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I explored, ate great food, but most importantly, worked with teams to plan, prioritize, and execute on [what’s next for WordPress](/6-5-roadmap/). A solid time all around.

We’re looking for senior hands-on contributors with a deep enthusiasm for their craft. If that’s you, [work with us](https://automattic.com/work-with-us/).

![Vibrant beachscape with a foreground of soft, pale sand leading to dark rocks covered in bright green moss. Waves crash gently against the stones under a dynamic sky of fluffy white clouds. The turquoise sea stretches to the horizon, inviting and serene, in contrast with the lively dance of the clouds above.](https://i0.wp.com/rich.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_1154.jpeg?ssl=1&resize=2400%2C3200)

![Angled view of a tall, ancient stone wall under a clear blue sky. A prominent stone ring is affixed to the wall, which is pitted and weathered, telling of its age and historical significance. The wall appears to be part of a larger structure, possibly a ruin from a Mesoamerican civilization, with its sheer size suggesting it could be part of a game court or ceremonial area.](https://i0.wp.com/rich.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_1375.jpeg?ssl=1&resize=2400%2C3200)

![View from a cenote with the ceiling dominating the frame, featuring rich, earthy tones of brown and orange. Sunlight streams through an opening, creating a bright contrast with the shadowy interior. Long roots or vines dangle from the ceiling near the cave's mouth, adding a touch of greenery to the rugged scene.](https://i0.wp.com/rich.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MMF-Fest-2023-40.jpg?ssl=1&resize=2400%2C3200)

![A sun-drenched view of the iconic El Castillo pyramid at the Chichen Itza archaeological site. Sun rays filter through lush leaves in the foreground, casting a bright, warm light over the scene. The grand pyramid stands central against a clear blue sky dotted with clouds, while tourists appear as small figures at its base, emphasizing the monument's scale. The well-manicured green grass in the foreground completes this picturesque setting.](https://i0.wp.com/rich.blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_1339.jpeg?ssl=1&resize=2400%2C3417)

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