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Tourists flee Cancún beaches and head to Isla Mujeres to escape sargassum

Sargassum continues to drive tourists away from Cancún as Isla Mujeres emerges as a clean beach alternative. Learn why this seaweed is impacting travel plans.

Sargassum season is once again making its presence felt along the beaches of Cancún, prompting a wave of visitors to shift their vacation plans toward Isla Mujeres, where the brown seaweed is notably absent. The shift in tourist preferences is already showing signs of boosting the local economy of Isla Mujeres, according to beach vendors, ferry operators, and tourism workers.

With sargassum arriving in . . .

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