Playa del Carmen, Q.R.– New pet friendly areas are being sought for Playa del Carmen residents. The number of dogs at Playa 72 in the Colosio neighborhood has seen a significant increase.
Due to the increase, authorities are pushing for additional regulations as well as additional pet friendly spaces.
Sergio Baintain, representative of the group Dog Beach Mexico for Playa 72, says due to the increase in dogs on the beach, tighter regulations are needed to avoid incidents between animals.
He says the increase in animals makes it urgent to implement clearer municipal regulations establishing owners’ obligations regarding the handling, cleanliness and behavior of their pets within the public beach space.
“It’s essential to have clear rules, not only to keep the beach in optimal condition, but also to promote healthy coexistence between the animals and their caretakers,” he said.
He also said that work is currently underway in coordination with municipal authorities to identify new areas that can be used as recreational spaces for pets, considering that more than half of the households in Playa del Carmen have at least one pet.
Baintain did not specify if the city is looking to add another pet friendly beach to the municipal list or if they were seeking a general pet friendly area for dog owners.
