Gran Afluencia de Turistas in Playa Icacos, Acapulco, Despite Health Warning

Prior to the Easter holiday season, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks, the Cofepris, detected six beaches that were not suitable for recreational use and could involve some kind of risk to the population. Four of them are from Baja California, one from Nayarit and the sixth is Icacos Beach, located in Acapulco, Guerrero. But despite the alert from the authorities and contrary to what you might think, Playa Icacos loo…

During the Easter holidays—which, according to the Ministry of Public Education (SEP), will be held from April 14 to 25, 2025—many families take advantage to escape the routine and enjoy the sun and sea on some Mexican beach. But if you are one of those planning to leave home, take note: there are six beaches with high levels of fecal bacteria. The Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris) reported that 98 percent of …

With the arrival of the holidays in Semana Santa, Mexico's most dangerous beaches to visit are filled with tourists eager to enjoy the sun and the sea, not knowing the risk.Some of these beaches present an important danger for bathers. Among them is Zipolite, a beach in Oaxaca known for its beauty, but also for its conditions, which have left a series of tragic incidents in recent years. Why Zipolite is one of the most dangerous beaches? Despite…