Due to the lack of tourist arrivals in the archaeological zones of Yucatan, the vendors are in a constant state of desperation, to the point of selling their products with a discount of almost 80%, this to have “at least some sales,” as they expressed.
During the last few months, visits and reservations to tourist destinations have been in decline, it is highlighted that this lack of interest derived from certain events that were held this year making tourists put their eyes on other traveling destinations.
Due to this situation, the artisans who focus, both outside and inside the archaeological zones, expressed great concern about the lack of sales of their products since the summer season.
Manuel Pecha Cantú, an artisan from Pisté who has been selling his material for five years in the archaeological zone of Chichen Itzá, shared that the excess demand for products is also a cause.
“The number of vendors has increased and can be seen from the entrance to almost every corner of the area, so this also means that there are many products, although almost the same is offered at each stand,” he said.
This climatic event occurred just months after Hurricane Otis devastated Acapulco, causing the death of at least 52 people and causing millions in damages. The speed with which John intensified has raised concerns among authorities, who warn that a hurricane can unpredictably increase its power.
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