Wider Beaches For Playa Del Carmen Hotels
A much needed beach restoration project started in late January in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has been completed slightly ahead of schedule much to the delight of beachgoers and tourists.
Over the last 20 years Playa del Carmen has found itself in a regular seasonal path of a number of tropical storms and hurricanes which have eroded the wide beaches in the area. The project which has improved approximately 2.5 miles of beach was completed this past week, February 18th, 2010.
The restoration required roughly 2.6 billion cubic feet of sand which was dredged from the sea seafloor offshore from the seashore. Environmental studies were made and measures are being taken to ensure the surrounding area and sensitive reefs will not be adversely affected.
The government sponsored program was on the fast track and was completed ahead of schedule. This particular section of beach in Playa del Carmen is very popular and the aim was to complete the project in an effective and efficient manner, mission accomplished.
The clear news for vacationers to the area may be a come back near what scores of have recalled from past visits, fantastically ample and white sandy beaches. The beach renovation makes Playa del Carmen's most popular beach at 5-10 times the width of what it was dependant upon the segment. If in case you have been to Playa del Carmen it's the area from the main ferry dock headed for Cozumel towards north car commuter boat pier, close to Avenue Constituentes and just beyond. This part of sand is the most popular seashore area and as well has the largest concentration of Playa del Carmen resorts and condos plus is easily accessed through the legendary 5th Avenue walking shopping mall.
Playa del Carmen hotels and booking agencies alike are ecstatic about the new beach as it gives guests plenty of room to move now. We chatted with Chuck Ball the owner of Turquoise Reef Group; "Before the beach improvements we definitely heard a number of complaints about the shrinking beaches of Playa del Carmen and we have already received some positive feedback from recently returning clients"
In addition to the wider beaches the project included two new small boat docks that will greatly enhance access to the areas rich waters and improve the appearance of the beaches. In the past many small boats are simply tied off from the beach.
After an individual inspection of the beaches on February 16th, 2010 the majority of the work has already been completed and it is a dramatic distinction. There is certainly now plenty of room on the beaches for just hanging out or playing games, it really is a nice improvement. If you'd like to see a video of the new and improved Playa del Carmen beaches, try a search on YouTube under "Playa del Carmen beach restoration"
The beaches have continuously been distinguished in Playa del Carmen, but they merely received a nice facelift with a little human involvement. There's no revealing how long the new sand will last, but officials are hopeful it will be at least another 20 years before they have to do it again. Let's hope Mother Nature agrees!
