Last week, Hurricane Beryl worried more than 300,000 travelers who were vacationing in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean when the storm landed in the region. Despite the numerous negative impacts of the hurricane, the tropical storm also resulted in an unexpected benefit in Playa del Carmen: the reversal of beach erosion. Beaches in the popular …
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Authorities in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have launched Operation Storm to protect travelers and residents amidst ongoing rainy weather. Cancun and other nearby hotspots have been hit hard by heavy precipitation, wind, and thunder over the past week, causing flooding and other damage to buildings and homes. With heavy flooding currently affecting numerous hotspots in the …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have been hit by a number of weather phenomena this spring; from extreme temperatures to heavy rain, numerous hotspots in the region are feeling the effects of severe weather. In Playa del Carmen, a popular local beach – Playa Mamitas – has nearly disappeared this week due to ongoing rain …
Bad weather rarely tops the list as the primary concern for travelers headed to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. But this summer, visitors are being told to pay close attention to the weather forecast with predictions of more stronger hurricanes affecting the coastal region. According to the latest long-term hurricane forecast issued by Mexico’s national …
It’s been a rough start to the month of February for tourists enjoying an early spring vacation getaway on the island of Isla Holbox near Cancun. While the saying in like a lamb and out like a lion may relate to next month, the start of February has been quite a lion to Isla Holbox …
Across North America, the weather has been playing an even bigger part than usual in daily conversations. Hurricanes, cyclones, and tropical storms happen every year, and further, the forecast for the hurricane season points to it being a much more active few months than in recent years. Thankfully, Cancun doesn’t normally receive long and prolonged …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are entering the peak of the hurricane season, which occurs between September and November, as officials activate safety protocols during the unusually stormy period. The shoulder season typically sees the strongest tropical storms – and in some instances, powerful hurricanes – form over and around the Mexican Caribbean, potentially affecting …
Visitors to Cancun should prepare for some gusty winds and blowing sand as a Surada phenomenon blows into the beach resort destination for the next few days. Depending on the strength of storm, tourists may see a big impact as their vacation adventures on the sea may be curtailed. What is a Surada? Between March …
Tropical Storm Ian developed into a hurricane this morning and is currently on track for Cuba. Authorities have issued a weather alert for Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo as tropical storm Ian approaches the area. Though the storm has evolved into Hurricane Ian since the issuance of the first “blue alert”, …
Beachgoers were shocked on Sunday afternoon after a mini tornado passed through the La Martina beach club on Coco Beach, Playa Del Carmen. Three individuals were left with minor injuries, as a result of the wind picking up pieces of beach furniture and throwing them back onto the sand. Both city workers who were clearing …