What a difference a day makes…
24 hours later… Le Blanc now has a beach.
These guys sure work fast.
This stretch of the beach was wiped out by Hurricane Wilma. You can see what little remained in this photo taken just last week by Nancy McElroy, who is, alas, now back home in Michigan.
- View a slideshow of Jim Wehrle’s before and after photos from April 4th and 5th.
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April 5th, 2006 at 2:13 pm
That’s pretty awesome. I can’t wait for my trip in June!
April 5th, 2006 at 5:27 pm
The front page of today’s Novedades newspaper in Cancun has an interesting article (in Spanish) about the sand tubes that will extend out 100 meters and have been put in between the Krystal and the Hyatt to protect the outlying reefs and to keep the new sand from being washed out toward the reefs.
April 5th, 2006 at 9:55 pm
I’m coming down Saturday. Anyone know if they will be past Bayview Grand by then? Keep up the great work!
April 5th, 2006 at 11:32 pm
Just a few lots further south of Le Blanc… this is what the beach in front of the Gran Caribe Real looked like on April 4th.
April 6th, 2006 at 12:41 am
I’m planning a trip to Cancun probably in the last week of April. I’m wondering where I should stay….
I’ve stayed at Le Meridien last time I was there and loved it there. I’d definitely want to stay at a place where the beach has been restored.
Thanks!
April 6th, 2006 at 9:52 am
Mel Zelniker reports… "Villas Marlin is doing a massive reconstruction of their beachfront. The ledge ['wall'] has reappeared in front of the Ritz Carlton and continues down as far as I could see. Meanwhile, Playa Ballenas remains ledge free. Nature works in mysterious ways." [Thanks, Mel]
April 6th, 2006 at 11:16 am
Hi Jeff,
As you probably know (but for others’ benefit), the BVG condo-complex is 2 hotels up from the Sunset - right after the to-be-demolished Miramar Misión.
Yes, I would think that the beach recovery will reach you any day now…
April 6th, 2006 at 1:01 pm
Hi Steve,
What is the status of the Flamingo beach front? Have been trying to find beach pictures for this area but have been unsuccessful. You assistance is appreciated.
April 6th, 2006 at 1:39 pm
Read more…
This photo was taken yesterday looking south from the Royal Sunset towards the Flamingo. You get the idea :)
April 6th, 2006 at 3:00 pm
Victor - the beach recovery will be complete by the time of your arrival, so that needn’t affect your choice of resort. You could check out the CancunCare forums…
April 6th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
Jeff…in fact they’re working in front of the Bay View Grand condos today…
April 6th, 2006 at 3:42 pm
And the beach in front of the Royal Sunset today!
April 6th, 2006 at 4:44 pm
steve, you are the man! any pictures taken by bayview would be appreciated. we’re trying to document the construction and beach reclamation.
muchas gracias amigo!
April 8th, 2006 at 8:42 am
Going to Crown Paradise in July for our first trip to Cancun. I’m a bit apprehensive because of weather last year.
Any comments whether I should be worried and any reports on Crown Paradise beach.
April 10th, 2006 at 1:42 pm
Going to the Gran Melia May 4th. Anyone have any updated pictures of the hotel and the beach
April 17th, 2006 at 8:45 pm
Taking the wife and kid back to Cancun end May/beg June. Planning a stay at either the Hilton or Le Meridien. Any word on the beaches at these resorts? What’s with the “second stage” of recovery at the Hilton?
April 21st, 2006 at 5:18 pm
Does anyone have an updated picture of the bay view grand beach (cancun), we are staying there in June and would like to know what we are getting ourselves into! Thanks in advance!
April 26th, 2006 at 2:04 am
Steve,
Any information on Barcelo Beach Resort? Thanks! Your work is awesome!
April 26th, 2006 at 2:10 am
yes I have many. I purchased two units in Bayview Grand
and would be happy to send them to you.
I just need a email to send them to.
Jeff