If you are visiting the Riviera Maya during September, and swimming with turtles was among your plans, we have important news. From September 1st to the 30th, the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) has suspended swimming with turtles at Akumal Bay. This decision is due to preserve the species … [Read more...] about Swimming with Turtles in Akumal has been Suspended
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Snorkeling with Turtles in Akumal Resumed
Back in February this year, all activities involving snorkeling with the turtles were suspended by PROFEPA (Mexico’s Environmental Protection Agency). The decision came after the authorities evaluated the tour activities and the number of tourist swimming in the bay, confirming that the number of tourists was way … [Read more...] about Snorkeling with Turtles in Akumal Resumed
Xcalacoco Beach Sees First Turtle Hatchlings of the Season
Residents and visitors to Xcalacoco Beach in Playa del Carmen were treated to a unique and beautiful event this week: eighty-four turtle hatchlings were released in to the sea. They are the first ones to hatch along the Riviera Maya this season, and they were released by environmental officials while a crowd of … [Read more...] about Xcalacoco Beach Sees First Turtle Hatchlings of the Season
Paul Sanchez Navarro Speaks About Environmental Awareness in Riviera Maya
Last week local Riviera Maya website Loco Gringo featured a special guest on their regular podcast who provided some excellent advice about environmental awareness in the Riviera Maya. Paul Sanchez Navarro has worked in Mexico City and Switzerland on environmental policy with the Xcaret Named Among Best Theme Parks in … [Read more...] about Paul Sanchez Navarro Speaks About Environmental Awareness in Riviera Maya