Beaches in Cancun have a good reputation for cleanliness, but at times this image can take a bit of a hit. All it takes is for a few careless or unbothered visitors/locals to leave garbage behind and create a negative situation for everybody else. Not to mention the well-reported issues the destination has faced with …
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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 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 …
Sargassum has become the main concern faced by travelers during their vacations in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. Several popular Cancun resorts have decided to take matters into their own hands, announcing new programs to eliminate the foul-smelling seaweed from their beaches. Melía, Riu, and Barceló are some of the latest hospitality chains to enact …
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 …
Authorities in the popular southern resort town of Tulum are stepping up their game to keep the location’s spectacular tropical beaches cleaner than ever before. Several beaches in the seaside resort destination were recently awarded platinum certification, the highest distinction awarded under Mexico’s strict classification system. The accolade certifies extremely high standards when it comes …
Travelers headed to Cancun over the Christmas holidays will be able to enjoy some of the city’s top beaches after officials announced that they would be extending their opening hours from 9 am to 6 pm. The decision has been warmly welcomed by visitors and locals alike, who will be able to enjoy the Mexican …
Cancun is well-known for its pristine white-sand beaches, which attract millions of visitors each year. For the 2022-2023 season, Cancun has the most Blue Flag-awarded beaches in Mexico, which are a testament to local authorities who have prioritized keeping the beaches in top-notch shape. Stretching for miles on end, travelers can find dozens of beaches …
Now is one of the best times to visit beaches in Isla Mujeres, which have reported low sargassum levels since July. The tropical island has managed to keep the pesky algae at bay unlike other destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, which have struggled with high levels of the brown seaweed over the summer. Just several …
Playa Delfines, one of Cancun’s most popular beaches, saw massive amounts of sargassum wash up on its sands over the weekend. In only two days, over 150 tons of seaweed were removed from the busy beach, with cleaners ramping up efforts in the coming days. Late July and all of August usually see the highest …