Tulum, Quintana Roo — Akumal Bay has recorded three consecutive days without sargassum, leaving its beaches with white sand and crystal-clear waters and raising expectations among local tourism operators for a potential recovery in visitor numbers.
Manuel “Pío” Jiménez, a tourism service provider in the community, said the current sea conditions are favorable for beachgoers and water activities. He explained that the absence of sargassum is due to ocean currents, which naturally divert the algae to other parts of the coastline during certain seasons.
“Many people ask us how the conditions are; here in Akumal everything is spectacular, the water is completely crystal clear, ideal for enjoying and swimming,” Jiménez said.
Despite the improvement on the beaches, Jiménez noted that tourist activity remains below normal. Occupancy is currently at about 20% of usual capacity, and operators hope the favorable conditions will encourage both domestic and international tourists to visit in the coming weeks.
Akumal Bay is one of the main natural attractions in the municipality of Tulum and is internationally known for the opportunity to observe sea turtles in their natural habitat under conservation guidelines. Service providers view the absence of sargassum as an opportunity to boost tourism and revive the local economy.
