Playa del Carmen Officials Deny False Reports of Beach Certification Loss

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — The municipal government of Playa del Carmen has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media and digital news outlets that its beaches have lost or face irregularities with their certifications.

In an official statement, the city’s Secretariat of Sustainable Environment and Climate Change, along with the Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZOFEMAT), called the reports “completely false.” The agencies confirmed that all beaches certified under the “Playa Platino” and “Blue Flag” programs remain fully valid.

Authorities detailed that these beaches meet quality, safety, service, and environmental management standards set by the Mexican Institute of Normalization and Certification (IMEEC) and the international Blue Flag Mexico program. They also said the beaches are up to date with all required monitoring and renewal processes.

The secretariat emphasized that free public access to the municipality’s beaches continues normally, backed by valid certifications that guarantee quality for both residents and visitors.

The city council urged the public to rely only on official municipal government channels for information and warned against disinformation campaigns that it said aim to damage the tourist destination’s image.