With sargassum making an unusually early appearance this year, cities across the Mexican Caribbean have started taking drastic measures to contend with record seaweed levels. Millions of travelers are expected to visit some of the region’s most popular resort hotspots over the coming months, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Here’s a small recap …
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Sargassum – a type of naturally occurring seaweed – is plaguing Cancun and Mexican Caribbean beaches earlier than usual this year. Officials are in a race against time as they activate cleaning protocols and set up sargassum collection points to deal with record seaweed levels. The sargassum season began unusually early this year, in mid-February, …
Multiple beaches in Cancun and the northern part of the Mexican Caribbean state are seeing unusually high levels of sargassum as officials lay out new plans to deal with the smelly seaweed. While Cancun and other popular destinations are grappling with an earlier-than-expected start to the sargassum season, travelers can enjoy several stunning Mexican Caribbean …
The season for sargassum has seemingly come early in the Mexican Caribbean, and Isla Mujeres has seen its first sargassum of the year on the island’s most popular beach. During the busy winter season, there has been very little of the ever-present seaweed, as is typical. But as spring and summer get closer, tourists can …
A string of drownings in Cancun and the Riviera Maya this year has brought the issue of water safety to the limelight. Although the Mexican Caribbean is a safe beach destination for travelers, there are several risks that travelers need to keep in mind when visiting the region’s plentiful white-sand beaches. Strong currents, waves, and …
Isla Mujeres is a tiny but beautiful island just off of the coast of Cancun that has breathtaking scenery, a relaxed vibe, and some fantastic all-inclusive resorts. It’s a great Mexican Caribbean destination to spend a vacation or just visit for a day when vacationing in Cancun. This amazing island paradise near Cancun is also …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean attract millions of visitors annually in search of some of the best beaches in the world. With countless picture-perfect beaches dotting the region’s beautiful coastline, the choice can feel overwhelming. From Cancun’s impeccably maintained yet packed beaches to Holbox Island’s remote shores, the choices are endless. In this article, we’re …
Anyone who regularly vacations in Cancun is well aware of the inevitable presence of sargassum. Seasoned Cancun visitors also know that the winter months are typically the best time to visit to avoid excessive amounts of the ever-present seaweed. But it can also be avoided by visiting certain areas that generally see less sargassum year-round, …
Tourists visiting Cancun over the high season will be able to benefit from increased ferry departures to Isla Mujeres, one of the most popular island destinations in the Mexican Caribbean. The new changes mean that there is at least one departure every 15 minutes on average, compared to one hourly departure prior to the high …
Officials in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have announced the deployment of over a thousand law enforcement personnel to busy tourist hotspots to protect visitors over the holidays. The move is part of a wider effort to enhance tourists’ safety in one of the world’s most visited destinations this winter. According to public security officials, …