Tulum Struggles as 750 Tons of Sargassum Invade in Three Months

Tulum struggles as 750 tons of sargassum invaded its coastline over three months. Zofemat and municipal crews coordinated daily removals since January.

Cleanup measures

The city installed ten large metal containers in the Hotel Zone. Hotels use these bins to dispose of seaweed from beachfronts.

Operations and oversight

Mayor Diego Castañón Trejo toured affected areas with David Buchanan. Buchanan is general director of Zofemat, the Federal Maritime Land Zone.

Collection figures

Since January, crews removed roughly 750 tons of sargassum. In March alone, teams made more than 100 trips to empty containers.

Collaboration and goals

Officials credited hotel owners for helping with on-site cleanups. The mayor said actions show commitment to protect beaches and boost tourism.

Tulum crews collected approximately 750 tons of sargassum in under 90 days. Filmogaz.com reported these developments on March 24, 2026.