Mexico’s archeological sites that are scattered across the country are big tourist draws, and particularly in the Yucatan peninsula. Along with all-inclusives, beaches, cenotes, and all the beauty of the Mexican Caribbean, the Mayan ruins that can be found in the region are attractions for the adventurous traveler’s bucket list. And according to recent reports, …
Jennifer Richardson
Getting to Cancun has never been easier. It was reported this week by a local news agency that the amount of direct connections to the Mexican Caribbean has reached over 100, with a steady increase from January to November 2022. As it stands, a total of 115 cities across the globe now have direct flight …
The Cancun-based Odigoo Travel announced this week that they’re launching a private transportation service for tourists in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. This new service will not only give travelers another option when it comes to booking transfers from the Cancun Airport, but also a ton of options when it comes to building an itinerary …
New to Playa del Carmen and looking to meet other travelers? Whether you’re a digital nomad passing through paradise for a few weeks or are a snowbird that spends the cold winter months enjoying Playa, there are events happening every week in this bustling city to get to know other travelers and locals in Playa …
Visitor tax, accommodation tax, environmental fees…have all the add-ons to your trip gotten confusing lately? Taxes on hotels will vary depending on which region you’re traveling to in Mexico, so The Cancun Sun has created a guide to navigating the tourist fee and tax confusion. The Cancun Visitor Tax was implemented in April of 2021 …
Two beachside hotels on the island of Holbox, Casa Tortuga and Posada Mawimbi, caught fire late Monday night, resulting in the evacuation and relocation of over 100 tourists to nearby hotels. According to this local news report, the fire began close to Casa Tortuga, which is located on Av. Damero along the main Playa Holbox …
Cenotes are one of the main tourist draws in the Mexican Caribbean. A cenote is basically a cave or an open-air sinkhole containing permanent water. All cenotes vary in depth (with some depths even unknown!), size, and experiences for travelers. No longer hidden gems but amazing regardless, these cenotes are beautiful places to explore (keeping …
You’ve landed in the Mexican Caribbean and are looking for a beautiful beach town to stay at for your winter vacation. Done the Playa del Carmen thing? Cancun getting too busy? Tired of Tulum? Look no further than Akumal, the perfect beach getaway destination in the Riviera Maya. Nestled between Puerto Aventuras and Tulum, Akumal …
A tourist was killed this week after being hit by a bus while crossing a pedestrian crosswalk on Tulum Avenue in Cancun. The tourist, a woman, reportedly died at the scene from the impact of the vehicle. The vehicle in question was from the Yellowbus company, a private coach-style bus transportation service that operates for tourists …
A collision on Wednesday night in the Cancun Hotel Zone left three tourists injured. The incident was a car that hit a palm tree when the driver lost control of his vehicle as he was trying to avoid pedestrians on the road. According to a local report, his car was approached by two tourists, and …