If you have driven down Kukulcán Boulevard in the last year, you might have noticed one of the most iconic structures in the Hotel Zone has been unusually quiet. The Paradisus Cancún—famous for its massive, Mayan-pyramid-style architecture—has been shuttered since June 2025. In a city where hotels rarely close for more than a few weeks, …
Tyler Fox
If you are currently scraping ice off your windshield in Chicago or New York, you probably have one question: “Is there any room left in Cancun?” The answer is yes, but it is filling up fast. New data released this week by the Quintana Roo Tourism Secretariat (Sedetur) gives us a precise snapshot of just …
It’s the news nobody wants to hear, but it is the news we need to be prepared for. According to a recent report released by the University of South Florida (USF)—the leading authority on tracking seaweed in the Atlantic—2026 is shaping up to be a “major Sargassum year.” Satellite data from the Lab shows that …
For many U.S. travelers, seeing military-style uniforms at an airport can feel a bit intense at first glance. We aren’t used to it back home. Cancun was my first trip out of the country when I was a kid, and admittedly it caught me off guard. But if you are landing in Cancun this year, …
If there is one word that strikes fear into the heart of a Cancun traveler, it’s sargassum. We all dream of that electric blue water, but Mother Nature sometimes has other plans, sending waves of brown seaweed to crash our party. It’s the single most common question I get asked: “Will the water be clear?” …
We’ve all seen them. You are scrolling through Facebook or Google, and an ad pops up: “7 Nights at an All-Inclusive in Cancun for $499 – Flight Included!” Your gut tells you it’s impossible, but your brain wants to believe it. Unfortunately, in 2026, the digital landscape is a minefield. Scammers are getting smarter, building …
We all know the feeling. You book the flight, you dream of the turquoise water, and then you check the webcam and see a wall of brown seaweed. It is the single biggest stressor for Caribbean travel right now. At The Cancun Sun, I get asked about sargassum more than safety, tacos, or transportation combined. …
Cancun is great, but sometimes you just need to escape the mega-resorts and the traffic. For years, I’ve been telling anyone who will listen that Isla Mujeres is the perfect antidote to the Hotel Zone hustle. But the secret is definitely out. New data from early 2026 shows that Isla Mujeres isn’t just a “day …
If you have sat in traffic on Kukulcán Boulevard recently, staring at the bumper in front of you for 45 minutes just to move a mile, you know the pain. For the last two years, we’ve all been pinning our hopes on the massive Nichupté Bridge project. It’s that giant structure you see rising out …
If you are a frequent traveler to the Mexican Caribbean, chances are high that you’ve stayed at—or at least partied at—a RIU. They are the reliable giants of the all-inclusive world. You know exactly what you are going to get: that distinct purple lighting, the 24/7 sports bar, and a solid beach day. In a …