“Yucatan Lakes Refill: Kayaking Paradise Emerges After Rain”

Following several days of heavy rainfall in Yucatan, numerous dried-up lakes have begun to refill and "reappear". In El Cuyo, a lake that had been parched for many years, has been revitalized by the recent rain. The area is perfect for kayaking, with routes varying from 5 to 15 kilometers.

"Every two years, when we have the necessary resources, we organize kayak tours that can span between 5 to 15 kilometers," says local resident Manuel Reyes Sánchez. Jesus Bobadilla, another local, explains, "It's a natural cycle that lasts for about three dry years and then it floods and remains flooded for two or three more years."

In the city of Merida, an abandoned quarry has transformed into an "artificial lake" in the heart of the urban area following Tropical Storm Cristóbal in 2020. Locals have affectionately dubbed it "the Pensiones Boardwalk". After more than 15 days of rainfall in Yucatan, the urban boardwalk has been revitalized.

"We call it the Pensiones Boardwalk because in 2020, four years ago, it filled with water and became another local attraction," says Christian Espadas, a city resident.

The recent rainfall in some areas has surpassed the levels left by Hurricane Isidoro in 2002. However, in other areas, like these rejuvenated lakes, the rain has been a boon for dozens of species of wildlife and plants that had been suffering from one of the worst droughts in history over the past few months.