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Grounded cruise ship has become tourist attraction
The 'Enchanted Capri' has been beached since Nov 2020, a few meters from the shore of La Caba Beach, in the municipality of Alvarado, in southern Veracruz. The former cruise ship has meanwhile become an unofficial tourist attraction, drawing both locals and curious travelers:. It was built in 1975 in Finland for the then Soviet Union, where it originally sailed under the name 'Azerbaydzhan'. It arrived in Mexico in 2007, when it was chartered as a hotel ship for workers on an oil platform in the Bay of Campeche with a capacity for more than 500 people and equipped with a swimming pool, a movie theater, and a gym to function as a floating hotel. In 2020, it was decommissioned, and plans were made to dismantle it at a shipyard in Coatzacoalcos. However, after commercial disagreements, it was decided to tow it to Tampico to be scrapped, but while it was being towed, a strong northerly wind broke the tow lines. The ship was left adrift and ended up on the beach in Alvarado. Today, it still retains traces of its glory days: bunk beds, industrial kitchens, and spaces that once hosted hundreds of people, while its structure is slowly deteriorating, making entry extremely dangerous. There are already hiking trails that lead to the point where it can be seen head-on. The journey usually involves walking several kilometers along the beach or crossing private land, so it is recommended to go with an authorized group. The place also invites to explore other nearby spots like Mata de Uva or the Mandinga Lagoon. Report with photos: https://foodandpleasure.com/barco-fantasma-en-veracruz/
Beach at grounding site closed for Easter holidays
The Civil Protection authorities of the state of Veracruz has closed the La Cava beach, where the 'Enchanted Capri' grounded in the municipality of Alvarado, so there will be no access to tourists or locals during the easter holidays. The director of municipal Civil Protection, Daniel Romero, confirmed that no one will be able to enter the water in this area. The reason for the closure is that the wreck causes eddies around it, making the water at La Cava beach dangerous for swimming. Despite this, people will be able to see the stranded ship, which is now a tourist attraction. Report with photo: https://lasillarota.com/veracruz/2022/3/3/el-misterioso-barco-ruso-abandonado-en-playas-de-alvarado-321023.html
Former Russian passenger ship decaying on the beach of Alvarado
The 'Enchanted Capri' remains stuck on the beach of Alvarado since November 2020 now. After the four ruunner crew members (captain, cook and two engineers) were rescued, the ship has remained there without authorities responding to its fate. It had left the Port of Coatzacoalcos bound for the port of Tampico. When it was anchored in front of the municipality of Alvarado, it was dragged onto a sandbar. A few months before running aground, it was serving as a hotel ship for oil platforms in the Campeche Sound. On Oct 15, 2020, she entered the port of Coatzacoalcos for dismantling, however, the owners of the vessel did not reach a financial agreement for the work and it was decided to transfer it to the port of Tampico. The ship has broken in two since the grounding, and iron, vests, plastic and other debris is scattered on the beaches of Alvarado. Report with photo: https://formato7.com/2023/01/10/barco-ruso-lleva-mas-de-2-anos-abandonado-en-playas-de-alvarado/
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