Cancun’s popularity began in 1974 when the large resort hotels began building. However, 80 miles away from Cancun, Tulum is a Mayan archaeological site that flourished between the 13th and 15th centuries A.D. Tulum was created as a fortress and seaport high on a cliff. And that is where my group of vacationers decided to visit. They wanted an immersive cultural experience and to enjoy some fantastic white-sand beaches. But I forgot to tell them about the seaweed. I told them to make sure that they had all of their documents. I sent them a packet that included things to do. When they landed and were to get their shuttle to take them to Tulum, I even told them to ignore the folks trying to stop them in the airport because they would waste their time trying to sell timeshares. But I forgot to tell them about the sargassum seaweed. The seaweed grows heavily from May through August. Even though you will not have an allergic reaction when swimming in water with this massive pile of flora, you don’t want it in your mouth. The seaweed decomposes and depletes the water of oxygen and releases sulfur and methanol where it is harmful to the coral and marine life. The Rivieria Mayan cities and resort hotels that have private beaches clean the debris every morning. You can hop over seagrass and get into the brilliant blue waters, but if you walk down the beach awhile, you will find continuous blue. I will remember to tell my clients about how to avoid the pest next time.
I Forgot to Tell You About the Seaweed
