Cancun, a magnet for travelers seeking sun-drenched beaches and vibrant culture, faces the annual arrival of sargassum seaweed. While the peak season typically falls between May and October, recent years have shown that sargassum can appear in very early spring, requiring travelers to be prepared for potential disruptions. Sargassum, a floating brown macroalgae, originates in …
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Typically, sargassum season starts in Cancun in April, but sometimes it arrives as early as February. Travelers visiting the destination over the next couple of months, though, will undoubtedly welcome the news that this is not the case this year. The beaches are expected to be in perfect condition all the way until April. Why …
If you didn’t know what sargassum was before you visited Cancun, you likely did after, or you will if you’ll be visiting in the future, especially this year. Officials are predicting a major increase in sargassum in Cancun. While the destination does what it can to control it, it continues to be an ongoing problem, …
In Cancun, the busiest season is beginning, but even though millions of tourists visit the destination during this time, there’s something that tourists look forward to during the winter. That is the end of sargassum season, the time of year when visitors can say goodbye to Cancun sargassum for a few months. That time is …
Hurricane Season in the Mexican Caribbean is almost over for this year, but it has certainly left its mark in several of the region’s destinations. Playa del Carmen is one of them. The beaches in the popular tourist hotspot are currently seeing a rise in sargassum and beach erosion, but there are several places to …
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 …
A new government initiative in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean promises to deliver a bold result: to keep up to 100 beaches in the region clear of sargassum seaweed until December. The new plan is part of a renewed effort to tackle the sargassum issue as the Mexican Caribbean skyrockets in popularity with travelers. Around …
Tulum is set to become the next major Mexican Caribbean hotspot to install a massive sargassum barrier to fight growing levels of seaweed. Officials recently revealed more details about a massive 1875-meter barrier, designed with the latest innovations in sargassum technology to safeguard the city’s reputation as a top beach destination. Tulum is one of …
Cancun is home to more Blue Flag-certified beaches than ever in 2024 as the coastal city continues to improve the quality and cleanliness of its stunning shoreline. This week, Cancun kicked off the 2024-2025 Blue Flag season, and many of the city’s famous beaches received prestigious distinctions. Despite the city’s soaring travel numbers, Cancun has …
There are several benefits to visiting the Mexican Caribbean during the summer months. Smaller crowds, better deals on flights and hotels, and warm temperatures perfect for beach days are a few of these benefits, but during the summer, sargassum is often present on many of the beaches, too. If you’re headed to the region soon, …