4 Incredible Cenotes 1 Hour From Cancun To Escape Seaweed Filled Beaches

4 Incredible Cenotes 1 Hour From Cancun To Escape Seaweed Filled Beaches

Now that the weather is getting warmer and sea temperatures are rising, sargassum seaweed is once again making landfall along Cancun’s coast, blighting some of the most popular swimming spots. The algae are hardly harmful, but they have a reputation for smelling unpleasant and for blemishing the glistening white sands of Mexico’s Caribbean beaches when…

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These Are The Best Beaches to Visit Around Cancun For Less Seaweed

These Are The Best Beaches to Visit Around Cancun For Less Seaweed

Having their beach holidays ruined by seaweed is one of the main concerns for Americans heading to Cancun. Authorities may have implemented a number of measures to ensure that the sea retains its turquoise hue, but the arrival of some sargassum is still inevitable. Fortunately, there are four beaches in the area expecting less seaweed…

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Cancun Will Be Free From Sargassum Seaweed Throughout Entire Winter

Cancun Will Be Free From Sargassum Seaweed Throughout Entire Winter

After struggling with the landfall of sargassum seaweed throughout most of 2022, Cancun and all of the surrounding towns in the wider Riviera Maya, including Tulum and Puerto Morelos, will remain officially free from the disruptive organism throughout winter. During the long-awaited season, tourists will once again enjoy immaculate Caribbean beaches – with no foul-smelling…

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Sargassum Seaweed Season Is Officially Over In Cancun And The Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum Seaweed Season Is Officially Over In Cancun And The Mexican Caribbean

Travelers can rejoice, as it seems that the sargassum seaweed season is officially over in Cancun and throughout the Mexican Caribbean. Sargassum – an unsightly, stinky seaweed that washes up on beaches all over the world – has plagued the beaches of many American traveler’s favorite destinations throughout Mexico, making beaches unsightly and hazardous and,…

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Sargassum Seaweed At Low Levels In Cancun After Hurricane Fiona

Sargassum Seaweed At Low Levels In Cancun After Hurricane Fiona

Hurricane Fiona has been creating havoc with its dangerous winds and heavy rains across the Caribbean. This hurricane has also affected the natural water currents in the region, changing the direction of the sargassum seaweed, benefitting Cancun. As reported by the Mexican news website Reportur, beaches in the Quintana Roo region—where tourist destinations like Cancun,…

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This Is When Seaweed Season Ends In Cancun So You Can Book Your Winter Getaway

This Is When Seaweed Season Ends In Cancun So You Can Book Your Winter Getaway

Cancun may have established itself as the world’s top vacay hotspot, but sargassum remains its biggest foe. The Mexican city, home to an array of luxury resorts and cultural attractions, has been battling the phenomenon for the better part of 2022, with future guests now wondering: When, exactly, should they book a Cancun getaway to…

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Record Amount Of Seaweed Washing Up On Miami Beaches

Record Amount Of Seaweed Washing Up On Miami Beaches

Tons of sargassum seaweed have been invading the most popular beaches, including top destinations like Cancun and Puerto Rico, and ruining travelers’ vacations— or at least their beach expectations. These algae have also arrived in South Florida. Miami Beach has been one of the places where the sargassum has covered its white sand and pristine…

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Cancun Expecting Its Worst Seaweed Season In 5 Years

Cancun Expecting Its Worst Seaweed Season In 5 Years

Cancun is expecting its worst seaweed season in five years – with record amounts of Sargassum expected to be washed ashore along its coastline and beaches. With Mexico’s Navy Secretary, José Ojeda, having recently described the situation as “alarming” – the nation’s officials are bracing themselves for what could be the largest amount of the…

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