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Cofepris: 5 Mexican beaches unsafe for swimming this summer
CofeprisOaxacaPuerto EscondidoPlaya PrincipalenterococosOMSTijuanaVeracruz
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Cofepris has declared 284 out of 289 beaches in Mexico safe for recreational use during summer 2026, with five beaches found non-apt due to bacterial levels. Source: mileniomx The affected beaches include Playa Principal in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, which is the only non-apt beach in that state. Source: heraldomx
National results
The monitoring, conducted from June 15 to July 1, analyzed 2,279 samples across 289 beaches. The threshold for safety is 200 enterococci per 100 ml of water, as per World Health Organization guidelines. The five non-apt beaches are: Playa de Tijuana (Baja California), Playa del Cuale (Jalisco), Playa Principal (Oaxaca), Playa José Martí, and Playa Tumbao (both in Veracruz). Source: mileniomx
Oaxaca specifics
In Oaxaca, 16 of 17 monitored beaches passed, including popular spots like Bahías de Huatulco, Zipolite, and Zicatela. Playa Principal de Puerto Escondido failed due to high enterococci levels, attributed to a 'mar de fondo' phenomenon and persistent rains. Source: heraldomx Authorities have initiated sanitation measures and will conduct new sampling to verify improvements. Source: heraldomx
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“El 98 por ciento de las playas en Oaxaca cumplen con los límites microbiológicos establecidos para ser consideradas aptas para uso recreativo durante las vacaciones de verano de 2026, con excepción de la playa Principal de Puerto Escondido”
mileniomx↗
“playas que rebasaron el límite permitido de enterococos... Playa de Tijuana, en Tijuana, Baja California Playa del Cuale, en Puerto Vallarta/Bahía de Banderas, Jalisco Playa Principal, en Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Playa José Martí, en Veracruz, Veracruz Playa Tumbao, en Veracruz, Veracruz”
heraldomx↗
“Entre los factores que influirían en este resultado se encuentran el fenómeno de mar de fondo registrado el 22 de junio y las lluvias persistentes de los últimos días, que favorecen el arrastre de contaminantes hacia el mar”
mileniomx↗
“Para que una playa sea considerada segura, debe mantenerse por debajo de 200 enterococos por cada 100 mililitros de agua (200 NMP/100 mL).”