After the recent lull in sargassum reaching the Riviera Maya’s shores, the situation has unfortunately taken a turn for the worse. The director of the Sargasso Monitoring Network, Esteban Amaro, has announced that the spring season is shaping up to be one of the heaviest yet, with 560 miles (900 km) of coastline at serious …
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Since January, there has been a running conflict in Cancun with taxi drivers attacking Uber carriers, with the confrontations sometimes reaching extremely worrying levels of violence. Although the issue has calmed down significantly over the past 4 weeks, there are several flashpoints in the city where travelers should avoid ordering a pickup from an Uber …
The Mexican Navy has outlined its plan to deal with Sargassum on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean in the newly released 2023 Sargassum Operation. The plan comes amidst an unexpected wave of sargassum arriving in the region this spring earlier than expected. José Rafael Ojeda Durán, head of the Navy, presented the plan to …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are getting much-needed respite from unusually high sargassum levels this week as the Easter holidays kick off. Previously, environmental experts had warned that the region could potentially see record quantities of sargassum wash up on beaches this year. For now, it appears that the situation will not escalate so far, …
A new study reveals that the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo is home to some of the cleanest beaches in all of Mexico, where travelers can enjoy over 700 miles of coastline. From Cancun’s packed resort beaches to remote shores, there is an endless variety to choose from. Authorities have just wrapped up a …
The Riviera Maya just received some fantastic news. Sargassum levels have dropped significantly since February, with current levels being just a fifth of what they were a month ago. This is a huge relief for both tourists and locals, as sargassum has been a major issue for the region, with each year becoming progressively worse. …
Isla Mujeres is one of the main hotspots for whale shark tours in the Mexican Caribbean. This year, the season is expected to be one of the busiest on record, and tour companies are already preparing for unprecedented booking numbers. The Mexican Caribbean is widely regarded as one of the best destinations in the world …
Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres has been named one of the top beaches in the world according to Trip Advisor’s ‘Best of the Best’ list for 2023. What makes this piece of paradise so beloved by travelers like yourself? Read on for more information on Trip Advisor’s newly-awarded destinations for 2023 and just a few …
Alarmingly high sargassum levels have been making the headlines across the Mexican Caribbean over the past several weeks as officials battle to keep the stinky seaweed from washing up on shore. While many locations across the region are forecast to see massive amounts of sargassum this week, others, like Cancun and Isla Mujeres, are expected …
If you are planning your next vacation and on the lookout for a tropical destination that is free of sargassum, then Isla Mujeres is the perfect place for you. This beautiful island is located off the coast of Cancun, just a 15-minute boat ride away, and has managed to avoid the recent invasion of sargassum …