Tulum Beaches Recover as Sargassum Arrivals Ease, Cleanup Work Continues

Tulum, Quintana Roo — A drop in the amount of sargassum washing ashore has improved conditions at Tulum’s beaches, restoring the distinctive color of the sea, and municipal crews are keeping up cleaning work to have the shoreline ready for visitors and residents.

Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo inspected the cleanup at Playa del Pueblo alongside David Buchanan, director general of Tulum’s Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone (ZOFEMAT), where recent conditions have helped the beach recover.

During the tour, the mayor invited residents and tourists to enjoy the municipality’s beaches and highlighted coordination with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama on initiatives benefiting the destination.

“It has been almost a year since we opened this access, working hand in hand with President Claudia Sheinbaum and Governor Mara Lezama. That is why we invite everyone to visit us and enjoy our beautiful natural landscapes,” he said.

Castañón Trejo also praised ZOFEMAT staff, who begin clearing the sand in the early hours of the morning to keep the beaches in the best possible condition.

Buchanan said little sargassum arrived during the past week, which allowed crews to remove seaweed that had piled up in some areas and make progress on restoring the beach.

“Little by little, the beach and the sea are recovering the color that so characterizes us. Our beaches are ready to welcome our visitors and residents who want to enjoy this wonderful paradise,” he said.

The Tulum municipal government said it will maintain permanent cleaning and upkeep of its beaches in order to preserve these natural spaces for families and for those visiting the destination.