Cancun, Q.R. — While several Caribbean tourist destinations are struggling to contain the massive arrival of sargassum, Quintana Roo continues with its comprehensive strategy. Cancun stands out in the Caribbean for its effective response to sargassum by maintaining clean beaches suitable for tourists, said Mayor Ana Paty Peralta.
Peralta says while some Caribbean destinations are still in the process of deciding what to do, Cancun is once again making a difference in the Caribbean with a comprehensive strategy that has kept its beaches clean.
“Unlike other Caribbean ports where sargassum accumulates for weeks affecting the image and operation of tourism, Quintana Roo has implemented a rapid response policy, institutional coordination and territorial work that yields visible results,” she said.
The effort against sargassum is literally a shared effort Peralta stressed while leading the active participation over the weekend. In coordination with the Navy and the state government, daily containment operations are carried out at sea and collection operations are carried out on land.
This collaborative model has ensured that, even on days with the greatest arrivals, the beaches remain free of sargassum.
“In addition, oversight has been strengthened with satellite technology and constant monitoring, allowing for anticipation of the areas of greatest impact and efficient response,” she explained.
“In Cancun, for example, municipal brigades work every day from the early hours to keep the most visited areas clean to preserve the visitor experience.
“While other Caribbean islands are still struggling with emergency measures and delayed responses, Cancun demonstrates that preparation, political will and collaborative work can turn an environmental threat into an opportunity for institutional coordination.
“The 2025 season is just beginning, but it’s already clear that Cancun isn’t just facing sargassum, it’s fighting it with order, strategy and results,” she explained.
Each season, the blooming sargassum affects numerous countries in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea including Barbados, Martinique, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Antigua, Bonaire, Curaçao, Guadeloupe, St. Lucia, and St. Martin, the Yucatan Peninsula and the U.S. southeastern coast of Florida, particularly the Keys and areas north of the islands.
