If you are packing your bags for a trip to Playa del Carmen this month, you are probably envisioning crystal-clear turquoise water gently lapping against powdery white sand. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has a slightly different plan for the Mexican Caribbean right now. Driven by strong, unseasonal southerly winds, massive amounts of sargassum—a sprawling, brown macroalgae—are …
Playa del carmen beaches
Playa del Carmen, the quaint beach town turned eclectic party city with lots of soul in the Riviera Maya, has tons of things to do and see. Whether you’re a beach bum, an outdoor explorer, or a culture seeker, Playa is a destination that really fulfills. If you’ve only got a few days in this …


