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It is that time of year again.
After a glorious 3-4 months completely clear coasts we already see signs of Sargassum that prolifate themselves off the coast of Cancun.
A brown, smelly macro algae from the Sargasso -Sea, which many describes as rotting eggs as soon as it washes as soon as it is expected to arrive in the Mexican Caribbean area in ‘large’ quantities This year.
According to experts, the circumstances in the Atlantic Ocean are ripe for a significant flowering of seaweed, so if you dream of those unspoilt white sand beaches and crystal clear seas, no dark places, you may want to deduct Cancun for the time being.
That said, not the entire Mexican Caribbean is just delivered:
There are 3 alternatives to Cancun That, on top not affected by Sargassum, and maintaining their intact appearance, it generally feels less busy.
Hollow
A car-free island between the Caribbean area and the Golf, Holbox is miles from Cancun and the most important ‘Sargassum belt’ from Mexico, to be considerably influenced by the phenomenon.
Ivory white sand of the car -free island residence Largely seaweed -free During the spring, and that is largely due to the currents that flow around it that tend to distract large masses of Sargassum from the coasts of Holbox.
That doesn’t mean it’s perfect clearly Of the threat, but you have a greater chance of a clean beach here than in Cancun, that’s for sure.
Plus, Holbox is literally paradise on earth, with his Sleepy coast of settlements Incorrect on shallow water, bays, palm trees lined with coastline and a rich marine life, consisting of sea turtles and whale sharks and the best part? Fewer tourists in the neighborhood!
Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is just off the coast against Cancun (and the adjacent Costa Mujeres) and is a relaxed island that is often visited by canon guests and cruisers as a day trip, but here is why you should actually stay here this spring:
Just like Holbox, the nature of the currents that flow in and out of Isla Mujeres Make a less likely destination for SargassumAnd in particular a beach, Playa Norte, is known to remain virtually seaweed -free in the peak proliferation season.
Isla Mujeres is also a small island, only about 4.3 miles long and 0.4 miles wide, and when Sargassum lands, no matter how minimal, it is all hands on deck, from local authorities to resort owners, in cleaning swimming spots at night to ensure that they are ready to enjoy the morning.
It is also not that hard to see how small the island is.
Finally, you should know that Isla Mujeres has a rich Maya history, and that is Not just a beach outing: It has several remains of temples spread over its compact land mass, including one that is dedicated to Ixchel, the Maya goddess of fertility (hence the name of the island).
Bacalar
If you now hope for Caribbean vibes and green -blue colored waters, and a probability of 0% of Sargassum, something that even Isla Mujeres cannot always deliver, you have to go to Bacalar instead.
A relaxed city company city that rises quickly as an alternative to a full of tulum, runs Lake Bacalar, one of the most beautiful natural wonders of Mexico, separated from the Caribbean Sea only through a narrow strip of land.
You come where we go:
Although it is part From the Caribbean, and its several long kilometers of unspoilt lake can be good since the coast, Bacalar does not see any ounce of seaweed in the proliferation season because it is not, well, a sea.
The best part is that it is generally one much more affordable vacation to plan Then Cancun for example: a 3-hour boat trip around the lake with swimming and free drinks, costs Only $ 30while a weekend stay in the boutique Hotel Sun Ha Will restart with $ 79 per night.
The best part is that Bacalar is now much more accessible than ever, with the Mayan train that drove from Cancun, over the whole size of the Mexican Caribbean to Chetumal, the southwestern terminal, where you can switch to a local bus that takes you directly to Bacalar.
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