Cancun undoubtedly faces challenges corresponding to the buildup of polluting plastic waste and the alarming downside of damaged glass buried underneath the sand that can not be seen, to not point out the foul-smelling seaweed sargassum lurking across the nook.
However, better investment in litter management instruments will forestall these points from arising.
Cancun is not any completely different from different well-visited areas of the world: the place there are individuals, there’ll inevitably be trash. The Cancun authorities spent some huge cash final 12 months to maintain the seashores clear, as phrase acquired out that whereas the sargassum was gone, the trash on the seashore was not.
The downside acquired so dangerous that some guests even refused to pay lodging and sanitation charges as a result of they believed the cash was not getting used to unravel the issue.
Fortunately, the message was properly heard and the federal government went to nice lengths to wash up the seashores. The seashores had been restored to first-class situation in order that they may as soon as once more obtain the coveted Blue Flag.
The seashores have been staffed with roughly 180 full-time workers who’re liable for sustaining the attractiveness of the seashores throughout the excessive season. The authorities is reintroducing its profitable litter management coverage to construct on these successes this 12 months.
Not surprisingly, Playa Delfines, probably the most fashionable seashores, produced probably the most trash final 12 months. Playa Delfines, which is 500 meters lengthy and positioned on the southernmost level of the lodge zone, just isn’t solely the seashore most frequented by vacationers, however it additionally accumulates a number of rubbish.
It is hoped that complaints in regards to the situation of the seashore can be saved to a minimal, as this 12 months a lot of workers patrol the seashores and a brand new emphasis has been positioned on seashore cleanliness.
In addition to trash, sargassum may even be an issue for seashores this 12 months. The smelly seaweed has lengthy been an issue on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, holding guests away from the seashores with its unattractive look and disgusting stench.
It is anticipated that the sargassum downside just isn’t as dangerous this 12 months because it was final 12 months and that it may be saved underneath management as locations like Playa Del Carmen spend money on new gear to fight the issue.