How is Mexico since the hurricanes?
Jul 28th, 2006, 02:07 PM
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How is Mexico since the hurricanes?
I was in Mexico (Cancun/Cozumel)7 years ago. Before I recommend it to a friend, I was curious whether it has been rebuilt since the hurricanes. Are there any parts of Mexico that are no longer a good destination? TIA
Jul 28th, 2006, 02:45 PM
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I went to Cancun on May/06.
95% of the area has recovered, there are still signs of the hurricane (hotels in reconstruction, buildings w/o facade, etc). The beaches are gorgeous and ready to receive visitors.
95% of the area has recovered, there are still signs of the hurricane (hotels in reconstruction, buildings w/o facade, etc). The beaches are gorgeous and ready to receive visitors.
Jul 28th, 2006, 07:00 PM
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Just returned from Riviera Maya, MX, south of Cancun. We saw some rebuilding, and some areas that still had trees down, but for the most part, we didn't see any thing to indicate that any hotels, businesses were not up and running because of damage. We went to Playa del Carmen, and inland to Chichen Itza. It is all looking good!
Jul 29th, 2006, 02:23 PM
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The Riviera Maya region centered around Playa del Carmen south of Cancun was not hit nearly as hard by Wilma and has been fine for months and months now already. The only possible real exception to this that people may spot if they're interested in it is thinner foliage. However it was lush before, so "thinner" is a relative term, there. 
Keep in mind that at least in this area, it would be difficult not to catch sight of multiple construction projects, maybe one on the beach here, some from the highway, some in town, etc. However that means nothing with respect to hurricane damage, and should not be interpreted as being due to hurricane damage. New projects and renovations are ongoing, hurricanes or no hurricanes.
Steve
Keep in mind that at least in this area, it would be difficult not to catch sight of multiple construction projects, maybe one on the beach here, some from the highway, some in town, etc. However that means nothing with respect to hurricane damage, and should not be interpreted as being due to hurricane damage. New projects and renovations are ongoing, hurricanes or no hurricanes.
Steve
