If you are planning a trip to Cancun or the Mexican Caribbean over the next few months, this news may not be the most welcome. While predictions by environmental agencies can be wrong from time to time, this week, even more evidence has been found which suggests that this year could well be a record …
Sargassum
The most up-to-date report from the Mexican secretary of the navy states that the Riviera Maya could see up to 3 feet of sargassum buildup this week alone. This is more unwelcome news for travelers on this topic, with the situation showing no signs of letting up in the near future. It is estimated that …
For nature lovers, one of the most beloved things to do on a vacation to the Mexican Caribbean is to go and swim in the same waters as sea turtles. These beautiful, marine-bound reptiles can be found nesting and then consequently hatching along the coast of the Mayan Riviera, from Cancun down to the small …
If you’re looking for an alternative to the beach for your next vacation or perhaps an escape from the sargassum that’s currently washing up on the shores, you might be interested in exploring the Mexican Caribbean’s many water landscapes, such as rivers and cenotes. However, did you know that the area is also filled with …
The arrival of sargassum in Tulum every year is inevitable, but this year it has arrived early on the Mexican Caribbean coast. The beaches are already covered with the seaweed, making it difficult for tourists to enjoy the main attraction they seek out when visiting the region. For this reason, many Tulum tourists are skipping …
Sargassum is becoming an increasingly common sight in Cancun’s Blue-Flag beaches as analysts say 2023 could see record levels of the stinky seaweed wash up on Mexican Caribbean shores. New investments in high-tech solutions are constantly popping up, and this week, Cancun officials said they would partner up with a local private firm that promises …
Sargassum season has made its way to the beaches along the Riviera Maya early this year. While it’s not the best news for travelers, tourism still doesn’t seem to be slowing down in the region. If you’re on vacation in Playa del Carmen and notice that the beaches have a little too much of the …
Sargassum levels in the Riviera Maya are expected to nearly double compared to levels seen last year. Despite earlier warnings at the start of the year suggesting that 2023 could bring some much-needed and welcome respite from the invasive stinky seaweed, more recent findings from scientific bodies in the region have released the news that …
In recent days the arrival of sargassum in Playa del Carmen has been occurring at higher levels than usual for this early in the season. So much sargassum is arriving that it has prompted the local government to spring into action to clear the beaches. Now, Playa del Carmen is preparing to remove the sargassum …
Multiple beaches in Cancun and the northern part of the Mexican Caribbean state are seeing unusually high levels of sargassum as officials lay out new plans to deal with the smelly seaweed. While Cancun and other popular destinations are grappling with an earlier-than-expected start to the sargassum season, travelers can enjoy several stunning Mexican Caribbean …