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 …
Beaches
Cancun is still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Helene, which blew through the destination as a Category 1 storm last week. Now, just a week later, there’s the possibility of other storms developing, one of which is in the Caribbean Sea. Due to the weather conditions these tropical disturbances may cause, boat tours have …
The iconic number 7-shaped Cancun Hotel Zone has 14 miles of beautiful coastline with at least 11 beaches for tourists to spend their days on while visiting. Several of them are popular among visitors, including Playa Tortugas, Playa Chac Mool, Playa Marlin, and Playa Langosta, just to name a few. The most popular beach right …
The presence of street vendors in Mexican vacation destinations like Cancun is something that many tourists look forward to while on vacation. They sell souvenirs, food, beverages, and even some services to tourists, but there are two issues that Cancun is facing when it comes to vendors. One is that many do not have the …
Hurricane Season is now underway and, although there are no projections for the arrival of a dangerous storm in the near future yet, a potential tropical cyclone is causing some dangerous conditions on some Cancun beaches. Formed in the Gulf of Mexico, potential Tropical Cyclone Uno is well away from Cancun, but it is affecting …
The beaches that line Cancun’s miles and miles of coastline are some of the most beautiful in the country, so it’s no surprise that tourists always frequent them. The beaches have been even busier in recent days, filled with both tourists and locals, so if you’re seeking solitude, you might not find it on Cancun’s …
Everybody has heard of some of Mexico’s most popular beach vacation destinations, like Cancun, Los Cabos, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and maybe even Tulum. These destinations welcome millions of tourists every year, but there are several other quieter destinations that are just as beautiful. One of them, located in the Mexican Caribbean, is the Island …
If you’re planning a Cancun vacation, you’ve probably seen a post or two about sargassum on social media. After seeing pictures of sargassum-covered beaches, you may be a little concerned about how the macroalgae might affect your vacation. Sargassum isn’t always present in Cancun, though, so if you are Cancun-bound, read on, because the worst …
Despite the constant efforts of Cancun officials to keep sargassum off its otherwise stunning beaches, it is a natural phenomenon, and only so much can be done. Sargassum barriers, sargassum collection ships, and various cleaning methods are all used to limit the amount of sargassum on the destination’s beaches. During sargassum season, though, it’s often …
Buying souvenirs and other items from beach vendors when visiting Cancun is a timeless tradition that many tourists look forward to, but you have to be careful of which ones you flag down. Not all of them are just selling jewelry, sarongs, bandanas, food, or sunglasses, and engaging with those who are selling illegal substances …