If you enjoyed the crystal-clear, seaweed-free beaches brought on by the recent cold fronts, take a lot of photos—because the break is almost over. The Mexican Navy (Semar) has officially issued a warning that the “Sargassum Season” is about to ramp up significantly. According to their latest tracking data, a colossal mass of over 280,000 …
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If you’ve been planning a trip to Cancun or anywhere along the Riviera Maya, you’ve probably seen the headlines. A massive bloom of sargassum seaweed is making its way through the Caribbean, and reports are calling it a record-breaking year. It’s a frustrating situation, for locals and visitors alike. But it’s crucial to understand what …
With peak sargassum season right around the corner, hotels in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have started staffing up to ensure that tourists to the area enjoy relatively clean beaches during their beach resort vacation getaway. Resorts Attack Sargassum Sargassum, the smelly brown macroalgae that washes up on the shores and beaches of the Mexican …
Seeking to create a “safer and calmer environment,” the Secretariat of Public Security and Civil Protection of Tulum has reinforced law enforcement in the area by adding additional members of the Mexican Navy to patrol the area. They arrived last weekend to increase the overall public security in Tulum immediately. Increased Patrols for Safety According …
The Mexican Navy has been deployed to Cancun and Mexican Caribbean beaches in an effort to help clear massive amounts of sargassum from the shorelines. Sargassum seaweed is one of the main issues affecting travelers in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean this year, to the point that it has surpassed safety as the main concern …
More than 200 Officers from the Mexican Navy are being deployed to the Mexican Caribbean shortly to prevent crime and ensure the safety of millions of tourists and residents. High crime rates and macabre headlines this year have led many to wonder whether visiting the area is safe, but authorities have reassured visitors that much …