The shores of Cancun and the surrounding region may be practically sargassum-free at the moment, but that doesn’t mean that sargassum season isn’t approaching. In a local report this week, it was announced that the sargassum levels in parts of the Mexican Caribbean will exceed last year’s levels. The update was released by the University …
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It’s the new year, and travel as we know it is constantly evolving and even the most experienced of travelers have something new to learn and the latest hack to share. Whether it’s avoiding the latest taxi scam or knowing the best beaches to visit, there’s always something to learn about one of the most …
Anyone who visited the Riviera Maya Region this past year may have noticed how bad the sargassum was, depending on what time of year they visited. And anyone who follows news about the Mexican Caribbean surely noticed the news about the beaches being overrun with sargassum popping up every day. Next year, it is the …
New projections show that beaches in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are expected to remain free of sargassum seaweed for at least three more months. The recently-published prediction is good news for the millions of travelers expected to flock to the area’s beaches over the winter holiday, who can look forward to spotless beaches and …
Finding your perfect beach in an infamous beach town such as Playa del Carmen can be surprisingly difficult. Do you want big crowds? Bustling beach clubs? A more low-key beach to toss a frisbee? There are truly a ton of choices, so this post reviews the best beaches to visit in Playa del Carmen for …
When we think about beach trips to Cancun, most of us picture gently breaking waves, shade-providing palm trees, and pristine, white-sanded beaches. Unfortunately, as most travelers realized this year, the presence of the stinky seaweed sargassum on the beaches of Cancun became a problem that many found hard to avoid. Its pungent stench and unsightly …
Travelled to Tulum yet? It seems like it’s been everyone’s bucket list travel destination these past few years, and there are definitely good reasons for it. As seasoned travelers in the region, we at the Cancun Sun wanted to share some of our top reasons why Tulum is still a top destination for U.S. travelers …
Cancun has taken the decision to form a committee amid strong concerns over a recent spate of violence and unkempt beach conditions. As regular travelers to the region will know, on a good day, there are very few destinations around the world that can compete with what Cancun has to offer. However, with recent months …
As the temperatures start to drop in places like Canada and the northern part of the U.S., Cancun continues to experience warm weather. In addition to the mild temperatures, the departure of sargassum is making the beaches attractive to locals and tourists right now. For these reasons, beachgoers can expect some of these beaches to …
This year has been a particularly bad year for sargassum in the Riviera Maya region, but now hotels in the area are coming together to work on a permanent solution to the sargassum problem. During the last year, various groups have been formed to address the situation and try to come up with solutions, but …