Intense Rains and Subterranean Rivers Create New Springs Along Playa del Carmen’s Coast
The intense rains that have occurred in recent weeks in the Yucatan Peninsula, southeastern Mexico, and the runoff from subway rivers have caused the appearance of numerous ‘ojos de agua’ (spring) on the coast, mainly in the beach resort of Playa del Carmen, Mexican Caribbean.
According to the municipal directorate of Civil Protection of Solidaridad, during several tours along the coastal area of Playa del Carmen up to this Tuesday, a dozen springs have been located, most of them are small and do not represent any risk to the population.
According to specialists, these formations are very common in the Caribbean, where internal caves act as natural conduits that transport rainwater to the sea, allowing subway fresh water to emerge to the surface.
The largest of these formations opened right next to the fiscal dock from where the boats sail to Cozumel Island and in front of the Fundadores Park, it is a very busy area where hundreds of tourists and local people pass by.
Because of its location and easy access it has become one of the great attractions of the moment and many tourists take advantage of it to take pictures and videos.
