The Riviera Maya just received some fantastic news. Sargassum levels have dropped significantly since February, with current levels being just a fifth of what they were a month ago. This is a huge relief for both tourists and locals, as sargassum has been a major issue for the region, with each year becoming progressively worse. …
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With Easter time coming up in just a few weeks, Cancun is bracing itself for waves of tourists descending upon its beaches, with some of them more free of sargassum than others. It’s typically an extremely busy time of the year in terms of both domestic and international travelers arriving in the region, and hotels …
You could say one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets – Isla Contoy is the off-the-beaten-path tropical paradise you didn’t know you needed in your life! It’s no surprise that Mexico has gorgeous beaches in abundance, but if you’re looking for something secluded, away from the crowds, and, more importantly, free from sargassum, then this is your …
Alarmingly high sargassum levels have been making the headlines across the Mexican Caribbean over the past several weeks as officials battle to keep the stinky seaweed from washing up on shore. While many locations across the region are forecast to see massive amounts of sargassum this week, others, like Cancun and Isla Mujeres, are expected …
Are you heading to Tulum soon and wondering what the situation with the sargassum is? Well, it’s good news — Tulum has announced plans to install brand new barriers and a disposal site to combat the influx of the brown seaweed washing up on the shores, which seems to be quite stubborn of late; these …
The ongoing sargassum problem in Riviera Maya has been continuing to affect beaches all around the area, in particular those in Playa Del Carmen. Over the course of the weekend, Luis Herrera Quiam, the leader of the taxi drivers union ‘Lázaro Cárdenas del Rio’, made the call for taxi drivers in Playa Del Carmen to …
With sargassum expected to wash up on Mexican Caribbean shores in record amounts this year, travelers are planning for the worst. For a growing number of visitors, cenotes, or freshwater lagoons, are turning out to be the perfect alternative to sargassum-filled beaches. Shielded from smelly seaweed and seawater critters, cenotes are both beautiful and calming. …
There are a lot of amazing beaches in Cancun, and in fact, the beaches are the number one reason tourists visit Cancun, but some beaches are better than others. Some might always be extremely crowded, while others may be plagued with excessive sargassum, both things that might make the beach a little less enjoyable. But …
If you are planning your next vacation and on the lookout for a tropical destination that is free of sargassum, then Isla Mujeres is the perfect place for you. This beautiful island is located off the coast of Cancun, just a 15-minute boat ride away, and has managed to avoid the recent invasion of sargassum …
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 …