Sargassum in Quintana Roo has reached moderate to excessive levels on 76 beaches—including Cancun—as cleanup crews race to protect tourism and coastal ecosystems. A recent...Read More
Daily sargassum tracking for July 4, 2025: see which Quintana Roo beaches are clear of sargassum and which have landings, with ongoing cleanup efforts keeping...Read More
A massive sargassum washout in Playa del Carmen has gone unaddressed by local and federal authorities, threatening tourism, public health, and the local economy. Playa...Read More
The Mexican Army and National Guard are ready to deploy more than 1,200 troops in Quintana Roo under Plan DN-III-E to respond to emergencies during...Read More
Quintana Roo must increase its tourist arrivals by 40%—from 20 to 28 million annually—by 2030 to help Mexico become the fifth most visited country globally....Read More
June 23, 2025: The Sargassum Monitoring Network reports which beaches in Quintana Roo are clean and which are heavily affected by the seaweed today. The...Read More
A Playa del Carmen housing project resumes construction despite being sealed by Profepa for environmental violations, raising concerns over weak enforcement and ecosystem damage. Residents...Read More
Foreign tourists were shocked by Mexico’s $45 entry tax at Cancún Airport, adding to rising vacation costs in Quintana Roo. Sedetur receives 25 daily complaints...Read More
Travelers looking for sargassum-free beaches in Quintana Roo this summer can still find clear waters in Isla Mujeres and parts of Cancún, according to updated...Read More
Hotels in Playa del Carmen, including Xcaret group properties, begin training staff to detect child trafficking in tourism settings. Playa del Carmen trains tourism staff...Read More
Businesses in Cancún and Playa del Carmen report steep losses due to sargassum, with restaurants losing diners and beach clubs sending staff on unpaid leave....Read More
A record volume of sargassum—over 37,000 tons—is floating in the Caribbean Sea, with 280 tons expected to reach Quintana Roo beaches. Experts warn of rising...Read More
