If you are planning your summer getaway to the Mexican Caribbean, you might be picturing the massive all-inclusive resorts of Cancun or the busy beach clubs of Tulum. But if you want to experience the absolute most breathtaking water in Mexico without the heavy crowds, you need to look a little further south. Tucked away …
Bacalar
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me, “I’m going to Mexico,” and I asked “Where?” and they just said “Cancun,” I could probably buy my own resort. Don’t get me wrong—Cancun is legendary. But the Mexican Caribbean is massive, diverse, and filled with places that feel completely different from one another. …
Let’s be honest: doing Cancun solo is hard work. While the Hotel Zone is paradise for honeymooners and massive family reunions, for a solo traveler, it can feel like a golden cage. The resorts are designed to keep you inside, the nightlife is dominated by groups with reserved tables, and everything is very spread out. …
For years, the question for savvy travelers in the Mexican Caribbean has been, “Where do you go after you’ve ‘done’ Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum?” Visitors are constantly searching for that perfect, next-level destination—a place that offers something new, something more authentic, something beyond the mega-resorts of the main tourist corridor. The internet is …
For years, the digital nomad trail in the Mexican Caribbean has followed a well-worn path straight to Playa del Carmen. It’s long been the undisputed champion for remote workers, with Tulum as the trendy, bohemian alternative. Cancun, meanwhile, was written off as a place for week-long vacations, not month-long workations. But in 2025, the landscape …
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 …
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 …