WeatherTravel note
Seaweed can cover the beaches
Tulum beach, Tulum, Quintana Roo
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Large amounts of sargassum seaweed wash up on Mexican Caribbean beaches in some seasons, mostly in the warmer months. How much arrives varies year to year.
The lesson
Check recent sargassum reports before booking a beach-only trip.
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