20 articles published in 2026
The 2026 sargassum season has arrived ahead of schedule. Here's exactly what every beach looks like right now, where conditions are manageable, and what to expect for the rest of March.
Not every beach in the Cancún region gets hit equally. Geography, currents, and cleanup infrastructure determine which spots stay clear — here's where to go when sargassum hits.
Isla Mujeres is consistently recommended as a sargassum escape — but is it actually true? Here's the geography-backed explanation of why it works, and what to watch out for.
Timing your trip is the single biggest factor in whether you get clear turquoise water or brown mats on the beach. Here's the honest breakdown — including how 2026 is changing the usual patterns.
Not all beaches are hit equally. Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, and northern Cancún are structurally sheltered by geography — while Tulum and Playa del Carmen face directly into the sargassum currents. Here's the full beach-by-beach ranking, plus the gear worth packing.
The first major wave of the 2026 seaweed season is here. Playa Gaviota Azul and Playa del Carmen are heavy today. Tulum is moderate. Puerto Morelos is patchy. Full beach-by-beach sargassum and seaweed breakdown — updated this morning.
The Mexican Navy has deployed 16 vessels and 9,500 meters of ocean barriers. Here is the honest spring break seaweed forecast — sargassum is already arriving, and why your trip is still going to be incredible.
Most hotels lose bookings during sargassum season because they stay silent about it. Here's the content and SEO strategy that turns seaweed season into your highest-converting period.
The Hotel Zone is shaped like a "7" — and where you stay on that 7 determines your seaweed and sargassum experience. The geography no travel agency explains.
The complete packing list for a Mexico Caribbean trip during seaweed season — from reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes for sargassum-heavy beaches to snorkel gear for clear days.
Good news: Cozumel's famous western reefs are essentially immune to sargassum. Here's the science and the best sites to visit.
When does sargassum seaweed peak in Cancún? Which months have the least seaweed? We break down every month of the year so you can plan the perfect Caribbean vacation.
The turtles stay in Akumal Bay regardless of sargassum. But timing matters. Here's the honest month-by-month breakdown.
9,500 meters of offshore barriers, 16 Navy vessels, and thousands of cleanup workers — Mexico's 2026 response is the largest ever deployed.
Tulum has the most seaweed of any major beach in Quintana Roo. Here's the honest sargassum reality — and why it's still absolutely worth visiting.
University of South Florida satellite data warns 2026 could be a record seaweed year. Here's what the science says about sargassum and how to prepare your trip.
Just 15 minutes by ferry from Cancún, Isla Mujeres stays seaweed-free when the mainland doesn't. Why Playa Norte has the least sargassum in the region — everything you need to know for 2026.
When seaweed hits your beach, a resort day pass is your best backup. Everything on pricing, booking tips, and the best pool escapes in Cancún during sargassum season.
Seaweed on your beach? Don't panic. From cenotes to Chichén Itzá, the Yucatán has incredible alternatives that are 100% sargassum-free.
The smell, the hydrogen sulfide, the effect on marine life — we answer every safety question travelers ask about sargassum seaweed.