Rumours from the south and webcams
August 21, 2007 9:41 am Previous Hurricanes ArchiveI’ve been looking for info about Playa del Carmen and from what I’ve read they fared very well. A local in Playa suggested that it would be fine to travel in the next couple of days, there is some clean up of debris but no apparent damage, that’s good news. Keep in mind that my information is NOT official, strictly word on the street so I am making that disclaimer. So far it seems that Tulum made out alright as well. Someone posted on a forum that they are currently at the Aventura Spa Palace and that they are back in their rooms and all is well. I don’t know about the smaller places right on the beach in Tulum, I’m sure there are some missing palapas out there but I suspect it’s just clean up as well. I sure hope so!
I found a couple of webcams from down south that are up and running, pretty encouraging pictures.
Our friends at the Royal Resorts have these Cancun webcams (hopefully they will be cleaned up today)
http://hurricanecancun.com/live-cancun-webcam/
They can also be found here with the addition of the Royal Haciendas in Playa del Carmen
http://www.royalresorts.com/webcam.phpFrom Playacar just outside of Playa del Carmen
http://www.xamanhainfo.com/webcam2
From Playa Kantenah
http://200.36.58.250/cgi-bin/guestimage.html
From Akumal
http://www.locogringo.com/upload/akumal-beach-cam.html
So, while we still don’t have a lot of solid information, things are looking bright for the region and it’s tourists. Will update about specific hotels as I get information, please be patient with us!
posted by CancunCanuck
August 21st, 2007 at 9:49 am
Hello all,
We are planned to arrive in the Mayan Rivera (Gran Bahia Tulum) for Sept 1st - 8th. I’ve read many many posts, articles and updates and am still not sure that everything is ok. Ive tried to e-mail/call the resort and no responses.
From the 5 Canadians that hope to see you soon… please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you always!
August 21st, 2007 at 9:50 am
Its very kind of you to keep posting information. Thank you.
August 21st, 2007 at 9:51 am
I have a flight planned for tonight leaving NYC at 6pm. Would you recomend coming down? Will everything in Cancun be back to normal tomorrow? Hope everyones safe and we can see you this week.
August 21st, 2007 at 9:58 am
Kelly…… Almost Good Afternoon, to you! Glad all is well with you & yours. Nice to get some rest, eh? Any Cuba Libres left? I see you are keeping those fingers busy today. Really good info you are putting out there. I am officially reminding folks that if they copy and past any info from this site they should use quotes & give credit for the info. More, I am urging folks to come over, check out the quality work, & respond to those who are working so hard on this site! Bless you all & kiss my boy…
August 21st, 2007 at 10:00 am
Thanks for all the info- this website really has helped a lot in getting updates. Any word from the Paradisus Riviera Cancun in Puerto Morelos??- I cannot get through by phone.
August 21st, 2007 at 10:17 am
This is a great source for updated info this morning.
August 21st, 2007 at 10:28 am
Puerto Aventuras- Other than parts of the beach, not much damage. The bulk of the damage was to the beach areas of Sunscape and Quinta Sol. A few trees down, virtually no broken glass, strets clear, power is up, and phone and DSL are up. Boats and ferrys are secure even with the high tide.
August 21st, 2007 at 10:33 am
I heard from friends in Pto Morelos and they have power and report very little damage.
August 21st, 2007 at 10:35 am
Good to hear!!! I love this site, you guys are awesome
August 21st, 2007 at 10:36 am
we’re visiting Cancun for the first time in October,and the info on this site by all involved has been first class, a credit to you all.We’ve just been through some major floods here in the UK and know the value of ”proper”information. Glad you all came through safe and Cancun is still in one piece. Once again,thank you.
August 21st, 2007 at 10:36 am
Can you tell me the status of The Royal Cancun in Cancun and the status of their beaches? Do you know when the airport for Cancun will be open for commercial flights
Thanks
August 21st, 2007 at 10:41 am
We heard from the management at the Palladium that all is well, though very “busy”. There is a webcam on the Unofficial site that shows things brightening a bit, thankfully.
http://www.unofficialpalladium.com/
August 21st, 2007 at 10:42 am
and how is it in Akumal (Gran Bahia) ?
August 21st, 2007 at 10:46 am
We will be flying out to Cancun tomorrow. Is this a good or bad idea? We will be staying at the Marriott CasaMagna not sure what area of cancun that is in but i’m assuming its in the hotel strip. Any idea how that side of cancun is doing? Any advice or suggestions would be great. Awesome and informative website!!!
August 21st, 2007 at 10:47 am
Thanks so much about putting this website up for everyone to read. We are leaving in a week and a half to cancan actually The Royal in cancun. I just have one question about the beach. We just saw a clip on fox news and they said the beach was washed away, have you heard anything? If so how long did it take last time for the beach to come back? So glad that it didn’t do any major damange and that you and your family are ok.
August 21st, 2007 at 10:57 am
I have relatives staying in Playacar. If anyone has news of the Riu Hotels there I’d be grateful.
August 21st, 2007 at 10:58 am
Thank you for the update. Can you tell me generally how the water is after a hurricane. Murky or the beautiful color we see in the pictures? Have plans to be in Cancun/Playa del Carmen arriving September 2, 2007. Should that be enough time for the water to “recover”?
August 21st, 2007 at 11:00 am
So glad there was minimal damage reported so far with no injuries. Due to arrive at the Riu Palace Mexico on August 23rd. Any word how the palace and the sister Riu hotels in Playa are now, and also the gounds and beach? Thanks so much for any info - am traveling with 2 kids so want to make extra sure!
August 21st, 2007 at 11:01 am
I want to thank you guys so much for keeping everyone updated on this fantastic site.
Any word on Riu Cancun Los Americanos Hotel.
We are traveling there on the 26th should we proceed.
How lon do the beaches usually take to recover back to their tuqois color.
August 21st, 2007 at 11:01 am
Dean,
Thanks so much for all of your hard work. Looks like we are going to venture in tomorrow and take our chances that a little cleanup is all that is necessary.
August 21st, 2007 at 11:22 am
Thanks for doing such a great job keeping us updated. Looks like I’m going to continue on with my travel plans on 8/26. Cancun, here we come!
August 21st, 2007 at 12:00 pm
JOHN, thank you very much for your immediate response. I’ll join everyone in giving you all a standing ovation for keeping us in the loop 24/7.
See you all on Sept 1st
August 21st, 2007 at 12:16 pm
This is the web sight for Jim Cantores report from Puerto Adventures. I hope I linked this correctly as its a pretty good idea of the power of the waves.
http://www.weather.com/multimedia/videoplayer.html?from=email&bcpid=823425597&bclid=1148214049&bctid=940866570
August 21st, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Looks like it linked to an earlier report. Just scroll down to Jim’s report :” Jim Cantore with massive pounding surf” Also check out the iguana hanging out on the wall during this report! Tough fella
August 21st, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Any word on the fate of Ambergris Caye and Belize in general? Wishing you to be safe and a quick recovery, the world waits to hear you are ok!
August 21st, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Would like to know how the Cancun Hilton fared in Dean..Planning to visit 9/6-9/11/07? ANy update would be helpful
August 21st, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Your website is the best I found to stay informed!
We were supposed to come for one week in Playa del Carmen (our plane was this morning actually!), but of course we had to cancel it because of the hurricane. But we really want to come, even if it is a little bit rainny. We think of booking again for September 5th, but I really would appreciate some advice… Do you guys think it is a good idea, or should we wait until December??
Thanks for your answer
August 21st, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Those of you looking for info about points further south might want to check out the stormCARIB web site: http://stormcarib.com/
It has a section for each country/island as well as a “Pleas for Help” bulletin board for posting questions.
August 21st, 2007 at 2:19 pm
What about Riviera Maya. We are to come to the Moon Palace. How did they fare?
Thank you for your help.
August 21st, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Palace resort is fine see link below
http://www.palaceresorts.com/HurricaneUpdate.asp
Riu In Playa Del Carmen had some minor damage but is operational and oepn
August 21st, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Thank you for this great site
Does anyone know how SANDOS CARACOL RESORT AND SPA is doing? or if there is any damage?
August 22nd, 2007 at 1:13 pm
thanks for all your efforts in putting the information on this website. you don’t know how worried I was about leaving for playa del carmen Sat 8-25th I feel that I have made a few friends in my favorite place to be thanks again and God Bless you.
August 23rd, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Playacar Palace reports only a couple broken windows and sand in the pool. They were working on moving guests back after having them evacuate to Moon Palace as Dean headed their way.
So glad to hear this today!! This resort is so lovely….
August 24th, 2007 at 12:13 am
How does the H10 Hacienda Maya (10 minutes south of Playa Del Carmen) look?
Did it get much damage? Thanks!