PROGRESS.- Despite a sky dominated by clouds and a slightly cool atmosphere, the beaches of the Progreso Boardwalk recorded tourist activity this Sunday, with an estimated around 2,000 visitors gathered in the area after 12 noon.
They report a moderate day
Although the influx allowed some movement for the businesses established along the promenade, service providers They agreed that the day was moderate.
Especially when compared to the previous week, when the presence of the ship Cuauhtémoc the port iThe flow of visitors increased.
From early hours, local families, young couples and some national tourists began to occupy spaces on the beach, taking advantage of the hours without rain and the pleasant temperatures for walkingcool off on the shore or eat food in palapas and restaurants in the area.
The sea remained with light waves and stable currents, which allowed the use of inflatables and recreational activities without major incidents. The above is under the supervision of lifeguards installed at strategic points.
By noon, the Traditional Malecon of Progreso It looked constantly active, although without the saturation levels that are usually observed in high seasons.
Weekend did not exceed expectations
Service providers, especially street vendors, waiters, lounge chair rentals and tour service operators, They highlighted that the movement on Saturday and Sunday did not reach the figures recorded days ago.
During the previous week, the presence of the Cuauhtémoc ship, anchored in Progreso, attracted hundreds of visitors who, after touring or photographing the ship, moved to the Malecón to continue their tour.
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This spillover was reflected in higher sales and a more lively atmosphere in the area. “When the ship was there, there were more people every day. They came to see it and then stopped by to have something to eat or have something to eat. Business moved much more“said a waiter at a beachfront restaurant, who preferred to identify himself only as Juan, who pointed out that the contrast with this weekend was evident for those who work at the port.
Coinciding with this perception, María del Carmen T., a seller of marquesitas for more than ten years in the Malecón area, pointed out that the Sunday day was “quiet”although not bad.
“Today people did come, but nothing to do with the days of the ship. Besides, right now many people prefer to go to the Xmatkuil fair, and that always lowers our attendance quite a bit on these dates,” he commented.
He also noted that November is usually an irregular month due to direct competition with the fair.
Yucatan Xmatkuil Fair
The Yucatán Xmatkuil Fair, which is in full development and attracts thousands of attendees during the weekends, is one of the factors that periodically affect the flow to the port.
Those dedicated to the tourist trade in Progreso recognize that a good part of the local public opts for that destination.
Especially on cloudy days or when the beach does not look at its best.
Despite this, activity did not stop completely. Restaurants reported moderate occupancy during midday, while vendors of beverages, snacks and crafts achieved stable sales.
In the sandy area, several families remained installed on rented tables or under umbrellas, enjoying the sea breeze despite the lack of sun.
Authorities report white balance
For their part, municipal authorities reported that the surveillance and regulation operations of ttransit developed normally during the day.
The presence of the Municipal Police of ProgresoCivil Protection elements and lifeguards allowed order to be maintained both on the beach and on the Malecón, without any major incidents being recorded.
Merchants and service providers are waiting for next weekend, when they expect a visitor rebound as the holiday season approaches.
It is during this time that the port usually receives a greater flow of walkers from the interior of the state, as well as from national and foreign tourists.