February 2026

Travel Tips

10 Things to Do When Sargassum Hits Your Beach in Cancún

Seaweed on your beach? Don't panic. From cenotes to Chichén Itzá, the Yucatán has incredible alternatives that are 100% sargassum-free.

Health & Safety

Is Sargassum Dangerous? What Travelers Need to Know About Safety

The smell, the hydrogen sulfide, the effect on marine life — we answer every safety question travelers ask about sargassum seaweed.