Riviera Maya
Coverage of Riviera Maya in the Nexus archive.
- How sargassum is changing the face of paradise in Cozumel
Sargassum seaweed has significantly increased in Cozumel over the past eight years, disrupting daily life, tourism, and local businesses. The thick buildup blocks beaches, forces boats to carve tunnels through it, and deters tourists from water activities like swimming and diving.
- The Riviera Maya’s Record Sargassum Season: Where the Clean Beaches Are
Quintana Roo has recorded its largest sargassum cleanup, removing about 72,700 tonnes statewide by late June, with Playa del Carmen accounting for roughly 26,000 tonnes. Authorities project more sargassum to be cleared in the coming weeks.
- LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Riviera Maya is addressing a record sargassum season, with nearly 73,000 tonnes removed, including a third at Playa del Carmen. Peru is set to announce its first woman president on Friday, and Mexico faces England at Azteca in a last-16 match.