The government of Cancun is investing heavily once more to keep its award-winning beaches spotless for travelers in 2023. The news will come as a great relief for the millions of travelers planning to visit the city this year, who can expect trash-free beaches thanks to the tireless efforts of the large force of workers …
Beaches
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, …
Cancun has taken the decision to form a committee amid strong concerns over a recent spate of violence and unkempt beach conditions. As regular travelers to the region will know, on a good day, there are very few destinations around the world that can compete with what Cancun has to offer. However, with recent months …
Despite recent stories stating that the beaches across Cancun are noticeably clearer of the stinky seaweed nuisance that is sargassum, there’s a new problem plaguing them – garbage – that has become the current point of concern. Travelers and travel authorities in the region have noticed a rise in the amount of litter strewn across …
This Monday, Playa del Carmen lifeguards rescued two tourists from drowning on a nearby beach. The beachgoers, named Alfredo Rivera, age 38 and Jesus Morgado, age 17, were both visiting Playa Del Carmen from the State of Mexico. The two individuals were on board a boat for a sightseeing tour of the beach and local …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are heading into a period of peak sargassum levels, in which the greatest amounts of the mostly harmless but smelly seaweed wash up on local beaches. Late July to late August sees the highest quantities of sargassum on Mexican Caribbean shores as authorities ramp up efforts to keep beaches clean. …
This week, the director of the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone of Isla Mujeres (Jesus Delgado Gomez) announced that two of its most popular beaches will be awarded a Blue Flag status. The shores of Playa Centro and Playa Norte have always been popular with American tourists, but this accolade is set to bring in more …
This week, the Municipal Government of Cozumel stated they had invested more than 900 thousand pesos in the restoration of three spectacular viewpoints situated along the Caribbean sea. The viewpoints are located on three of the busiest beaches in eastern Cozumel: San Martin, Chumul and Chen Rio. The reconstruction of all three viewpoints is set …
It’s no surprise that Cancun had a hotel occupancy rate of 82% before the summer season began: with stunning white-sand beaches, azure-blue surf and plenty of traditional cuisine and culture, this much-loved Mexican getaway is especially popular with North American tourists looking for a tropical paradise that isn’t too far from home. Cancun also has …
This week, the Sargassum Monitoring Network Organisation found 44 beaches in the state of Quintana Roo to have a low level of seaweed pollution, otherwise known as sargassum. Of these 44 beaches, 7 are in the Caribbean paradise of Cancun. This is excellent news for summer tourists, as the beaches are in close proximity to …