Forget the endless seaweed cleanup and the nose‑wrinkling smell—there’s a new contender on the scene calling all sun chasers: Bacalar, the “Maldives” of Mexico. While the Riviera Maya battles one of its worst sargassum seasons yet, we at The Cancun Sun have set our sights inland, where the waters stay crystal clear and the vibe …
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Summer is a popular time to hit the beautiful beaches of Cancun and the Riviera Maya, but the seasonal arrival of sargassum seaweed is a concern for many travelers. While 2025 is predicted to be a significant year for sargassum in the Caribbean, a little planning can lead you to stretches of sand that historically …
The Mexican Caribbean is known for several things. Beautiful white sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise water, stunning nature, luxurious hotels and resorts, and fascinating Mayan ruins. Its coast spans from Cancun all the way down to a little town called Bacalar. This breathtakingly beautiful destination south of Cancun is worth visiting anyway, but it also just …
Travelers love visiting Cancun, but they also love visiting other destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, and one place in particular is getting more and more visitors. Bacalar, a town south of other popular destinations like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, is a fascinating destination that is expected to reach even higher occupancy numbers this …
The Mexican Caribbean is teeming with stunning historical wonders. From Tulum’s vast Archaeological Site to Cancun’s El Rey ruins, the sun-soaked region’s cultural treasures are a trending attraction for millions of travelers. Earlier this month, archeologists wrapped up conservation efforts at the massive Ichkabal ruins near Tulum and opened the ancient Mayan site to the …
This week, officials announced that the ongoing construction of the remaining sections of Maya Train are facing yet another delay, with the launching of the sixth and seventh segment pushed back to 2025. According to the latest estimates, only half of all stations along the remaining sections of the Maya Train are complete, meaning travelers …
Sargassum seaweed is known to plague the Mexican Caribbean coastline each summer, releasing an unpleasant stench and scaring travelers away. But this summer, sargassum levels have remained unusually low, prompting thousands of sun-seeking travelers to enjoy white-sand beaches across the region. One particularly popular destination that offers picture-perfect waters is Bacalar, a booming hotspot several …
Cancun and Mexican Caribbean travelers will soon be able to visit a massive Mayan site thanks to ongoing efforts to fully open the Ichkabal ruins this fall to the public. Dating back to 250 BC, Ichkabal is one of the largest ruins discovered to date in the region. With the upcoming launching of the Maya …
As Cancun’s beaches become increasingly crowded and the city skyrockets in popularity, many travelers are exploring destinations outside of the Mexican Caribbean hotspot. One stunning region stands out among the crowd for its stunning beaches, colorful lagoons, and rich Mayan history. The sun-soaked Costa Maya, in the southern region of the Mexican Caribbean state of …
TIME Magazine has named the Boca de Agua hotel in Bacalar among the best in the 2024 edition of The World’s Greatest Places. Boca de Agua earned a spot on the world’s most spectacular accommodations list with its seamless fusion of eco-luxury and Mayan decor. Situated amidst lush rainforests and Bacalar’s world-famous lagoons, Boca de …