Hurricane Season in the Mexican Caribbean is almost over for this year, but it has certainly left its mark in several of the region’s destinations. Playa del Carmen is one of them. The beaches in the popular tourist hotspot are currently seeing a rise in sargassum and beach erosion, but there are several places to …
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Even though it’s been a bit better this year, sargassum has been plaguing Cancun and much of the rest of the Mexican Caribbean for decades. Although unsightly, it’s generally been thought to pose no real threat to humans, but a new report shows that sargassum is more toxic than ever. Here are a few tips …
Millions of travelers flock to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean each year in search of stunning white-sand beaches and turquoise waters. But this year, one island destination near Cancun stands out among the crowd for its award-winning and sargassum-free shores: Isla Mujeres. A mere 15-minute ferry ride from Cancun, this tiny tropical paradise boasts two …
Sargassum seaweed is known to plague the Mexican Caribbean coastline each summer, releasing an unpleasant stench and scaring travelers away. But this summer, sargassum levels have remained unusually low, prompting thousands of sun-seeking travelers to enjoy white-sand beaches across the region. One particularly popular destination that offers picture-perfect waters is Bacalar, a booming hotspot several …
A new government initiative in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean promises to deliver a bold result: to keep up to 100 beaches in the region clear of sargassum seaweed until December. The new plan is part of a renewed effort to tackle the sargassum issue as the Mexican Caribbean skyrockets in popularity with travelers. Around …
Tulum is set to become the next major Mexican Caribbean hotspot to install a massive sargassum barrier to fight growing levels of seaweed. Officials recently revealed more details about a massive 1875-meter barrier, designed with the latest innovations in sargassum technology to safeguard the city’s reputation as a top beach destination. Tulum is one of …
There are several benefits to visiting the Mexican Caribbean during the summer months. Smaller crowds, better deals on flights and hotels, and warm temperatures perfect for beach days are a few of these benefits, but during the summer, sargassum is often present on many of the beaches, too. If you’re headed to the region soon, …
Several popular beaches in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have seen an uptick of sargassum seaweed in the wake of the powerful category 2 Hurricane Beryl. Although the hurricane caused only minor damage to several locations in the Mexican Caribbean, strong ocean currents & wind resulted in tons of sargassum seaweed washing up on several popular Cancun …
It’s smelly, unsightly and unfortunately is a summer beach visitor to the Mexican Caribbean each and every year. Yes, it’s the brown macroalgae known as sargassum. However, the latest report on how much sargassum is expected to impact the sun, sand and surf of the Mexican Caribbean holds some promising good news for vacation travelers. …
Cancun’s renowned white-sand beaches are due to receive significant investments this summer to help combat sargassum and rising pollution levels thanks to the city’s new tourism tax. Cancun’s Visitax has added more than $18 million to the city’s coffers this year alone, providing a major boost in sargassum prevention and clean-up. And with seaweed levels …