Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are heading into a period of peak sargassum levels, in which the greatest amounts of the mostly harmless but smelly seaweed wash up on local beaches. Late July to late August sees the highest quantities of sargassum on Mexican Caribbean shores as authorities ramp up efforts to keep beaches clean. …
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Cenotes in the Mexican Caribbean are turning out to be a popular alternative for visitors this summer as Cancun beaches report high sargassum levels. With the summer season starting in just a few days, tourists are starting to discover the hidden beauty of these natural pools that can be found around the state. Cenotes are …
This week, the Sargassum Monitoring Network Organisation found 44 beaches in the state of Quintana Roo to have a low level of seaweed pollution, otherwise known as sargassum. Of these 44 beaches, 7 are in the Caribbean paradise of Cancun. This is excellent news for summer tourists, as the beaches are in close proximity to …
Playa del Carmen is a coastal town located 45 minutes south of Cancun. Popular with short-stay tourists as well as long-stay digital nomads, it’s rarely quiet here. The city’s combination of well-priced accommodation, its fantastic food scene, buzzing nightlife, and great transport links, all help to keep visitors flowing into Playa del Carmen. Here are …
Sargassum washing up on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean is a naturally occurring phenomenon that has gotten worse in recent years and this year has been one of the worst, which is why Cancun hotels want to see government action, as the collection ships that have been promised to deal with the issue have …
Cancun has dealt with a major sargassum problem this year, spurring the government to seek out different solutions, and now Palace Group has joined the fight against the annoying seaweed by investing more than two million dollars towards preventing it from washing up on the city’s beaches. The large investment will go towards installing a …
Tourists are increasingly seeking alternatives amid unusually high levels of sargassum in several popular destinations across Cancun. Holbox island, with its beautiful and sargassum-free beaches, is turning out to be a popular choice. The island is seeing a massive influx of sun-seeking tourists and its hotels are recording high occupancy levels. Holbox is a popular …
Sargassum seaweed continues to be an issue for Cancun beach goers as the microalgae regularly washes up on local beaches. This doesn’t mean that all of the beaches in Cancun are riddled with sargassum. In fact, there are plenty of spots that are virtually free of the foul smelling seaweed. This in part due to …
Effects Of Navy Has Reduced Year On Year As Equipment Struggles With Conditions The Mexican Navy has admitted that its efforts to contain the sargassum problem in the Mexican Caribbean are several under-performing. Problems with equipment have been cited as the greatest barrier to success. On Wednesday, Jose Ojeda, the Mexican Navy Secretary, openly stated …
Sargassum has been a major issue this year and now Cancun hotels are asking the President for help in clearing the seaweed from their beaches as another large bloom is expected soon. The request also asks the government to focus efforts primarily on the sargassum that is still out to sea, because once it reaches …