During the summer vacation season, Puerto Vallarta’s beaches have been the focus of attention by the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris), after the publication of a study that evaluated the quality of seawater in various areas of the country.
According to the Cofepris report, which included exhaustive monitoring in the 17 coastal states of Mexico, it was determined that 93.8% of the beaches are suitable for recreational use.
However, 18 beaches were identified that exceeded the permitted levels of enterococci, a key indicator of bacterial contamination according to the standards of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Which beaches in Vallarta are not suitable for recreational use?
Among the beaches that do not meet the established health criteria is the one known as “Oasis” in Puerto Vallarta, which was identified in the Cofepris report as not suitable for recreational use.
This beach, which is locally known as “Holy” beach, has presented worrying levels of contamination, especially during times of flooding of the Pitillal River, whose mouth affects the natural conditions of the beach.
“Holy” beach got its name due to the historical presence of a Holiday Inn hotel in the area, which popularized the term among residents and visitors of Puerto Vallarta.
In addition to the contamination problems detected by Cofepris, this area is known for being one of the so-called “crocodile beaches”, where the presence of these animals is occasionally reported, which move between nearby bodies of water during certain times of the year.
Local and state authorities have warned tourists and residents about the risks associated with visiting “Holy” beach in unfavorable conditions, stressing the importance of keeping the population informed to prevent risks to public health during the holiday season.
Source: periodicocoreeo
