The peak of the summer season is just around the corner for a number of Mexican Caribbean hotspots, including Playa del Carmen, where officials just announced that sargassum levels are expected to remain low throughout the summer. This is despite earlier predictions that suggested that the coastal destination could see a massive amount of sargassum …
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In a remarkable development compared to earlier predictions, the latest summer sargassum forecast published by Quintana Roo’s Sargassum Monitoring network indicates that the seaweed season could end early this year. According to experts from the environmental agency, sargassum seaweed patches are expected on the Mexican Caribbean coastline this summer, but in lesser amounts than in …
The Mexican Caribbean’s white-sand beaches are a magnet for millions of tourists each year, offering the perfect venue for enjoying the sea and sun. Even though Cancun’s stunning beaches are hard to beat, there’s one island destination that might have the edge when it comes to pristine award-winning beaches. Isla Mujeres, an idyllic island just …
The long-awaited sargassum barriers that were promised for Tulum are finally being installed after a considerable delay. Originally the construction was promised to begin at the end of April 2023, and so far, no explanation has been given for the delay. Less Than Promised Around 650 feet (200 meters) of sargassum barriers are currently being …
When it comes to the best beaches for visitors in Mexico, there is one national recognition that stands out — the Playa Platino, or Platinum Beach, awards. When you are looking for the top beaches in the country honored with the Playa Platino award, tourists don’t have to seek any further than Cancun. Honors For …
The idyllic coastal town of Akumal is seeing its popularity explode as travelers flock to its sargassum-free shores. Located south of Cancun, Akumal has redoubled efforts to remove seaweed from its beaches, making this sun-soaked destination one of the best Riviera Maya getaways this summer. With sargassum seaweed plaguing many Mexican Caribbean hotspots, here’s why travelers are …
The Mexican Caribbean has been defying any idea of a “low-season” since the world opened back up after the pandemic. And that trend is going to continue, with the latest occupancy numbers for this Summer showing accommodation being 70% booked up already. No small number, considering the season hasn’t yet gotten into full swing. With …
According to the head of ecology of Benito Juarez municipality, marine turtle season began at the end of April with the arrival of the loggerhead sea turtle. These turtles have begun to make nests to lay eggs on Cancun beaches. These beaches are protected as the eggs will hatch, and the newborn turtles will return …
The popularity of the Mexican Caribbean is both its greatest strength and, at times, its greatest weakness. Without that popularity, so many of us would never know about it and, therefore, never get to experience its magic. With that being said, while many of the big-name beaches have been snapped up by resorts claiming private …
With so many choices of accommodation in Cancun, it can be daunting to sift through the choices to find the perfect vacation. From super-complex all-inclusive resorts with the amenities of a small city to the boutique and chic one-off hotels and guesthouses dotted throughout Cancun and the wider Mexican Caribbean — travelers are truly spoilt …