The sargassum phenomenon looms over the Caribbean as the only shadow capable of tarnishing the perfect vacation. However, the hotels and resorts of Punta Cana have been used to handling the situation for years and have developed efficient methods to keep the beaches clean.
What is sargassum?
Sargassum is nothing more than a type of macroalgae, totally harmless but quite unpleasant to look at and smell. For decades it has usually accumulated for periods along the coast in the paradisiacal beaches of Punta Cana and other Caribbean destinations, such as the Riviera Maya.
The phenomenon seems to be related to the pollution of the planet and climate change. The increase in nutrients in the sea and the increase in the temperature of the waters create the perfect conditions for sargassum to proliferate and the marine currents bring them closer to the coasts.
Is sargassum dangerous?
Algae are not dangerous for humans, as they do not cause any type of skin reaction. However, some potentially dangerous animals for bathers such as crabs or hedgehogs can hide among them.
How to avoid sargassum on your vacation in Punta Cana?
All the hotels that are on the beach of Punta Cana are in charge of cleaning the beaches daily, so it is not at all common to find mountains of accumulated algae that overshadow the paradisiacal beauty of the beaches.
On the other hand, this phenomenon, although it does not have a specific season, is not permanent, so it will be very easy for you to check with your accommodation to know the state of the beaches at the time of your trip. If you make a cancelable reservation, you can monitor the state of the sargassum and reorganize your stay based on the state of the beach.
On the other hand, in Punta Cana you can do many other things in addition to enjoying the splendid beaches, so we recommend that you do not focus all your attention on this point. If you are looking for fun on your vacation, we invite you to check out our activities in the area and discover the perfect excursions that will help you enjoy your vacation to the fullest.
Cheer up! Don't let a few seaweed spoil your magnificent trip to the Caribbean!
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