PROGRESS.- The port of Progreso welcomed the cruise ship this Friday “Carnival Valor”first arrival of the month, which arrived despite the morning rain that covered the coast from early hours.
The imposing ship docked at 7:42 in the morning with a total of 4,195 visitors, between 3,046 passengers and 1,149 crew members, from Cozumel and with final destination to New Orleans, Louisiana.
Cruise up in a drizzle
Although the arrival took place under a cloudy sky with intermittent drizzle, the panorama changed completely around 8:00 in the morning, when the sun began to shine and the boardwalk regained its characteristic tourist atmosphere.
Conditions improved rapidly, allowing port operations and transportation will develop normally.
The “Carnival Valor” sailed at 4:00 p.m.after a day in which the port showed constant, although moderate, activity.
According to data from tourism service providers, some 400 passengers chose to stay in Progress.
Cruise passengers took tours of the center, visiting craft stores, restaurants and cafes.
Few tourists stayed on the beach
However, only a small number approached the beach, due to the sea conditions that were still there were waves after the rain morning
Local merchants agreed that, despite not being a busy day in the boardwalk area, the movement was positive for the port’s economy, especially in food and beverage establishments. As well as in souvenir businesses and tourist services.
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For many of the visitors, the main attraction was walk the streets of the center History of Progress.
Some tourists took the opportunity to take photographs, see the Purísima Concepción parish and purchase local products.
Others went to Merida and nearby places like Dzibilchaltún and Chicxulub Porton the tours organized by the agencies.
First cruise arrival of the month of November
This arrival marked the beginning of the November cruise days, a month that will be marked by the arrival of a total of 11 cruise ships.
Among them the Disney Magic, which has returned to Yucatecan waters since last February, in its most recent arrival.
He Elevated Viaductwhich will soon be inaugurated, will also be a key factor in improving mobility on cruise days.
This will speed up the transit of buses and vans that transport visitors to the capital and other tourist destinations in the state.
Thus, between scattered clouds and a radiant sun, the “Carnival Valor” began a new month of tourist activity in Progreso.
The above reaffirms the port’s position as the main maritime gateway of Yucatán and one of the favorite destinations for travelers. Gulf of Mexico cruise passengers.