Let’s not sugarcoat it: Cancun is facing an unprecedented battle. The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is in overdrive, and forecasts for 2025 point to a record-breaking season of the pervasive seaweed. The iconic Hotel Zone, with its white-sand beaches, is now a frontline, where tireless crews and expensive barriers are struggling to keep up with …
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An ambitious environmental initiative in Cancún has removed a staggering 17.64 tons of solid waste from the region’s famous cenotes. The massive cleanup, accomplished in just over ten days, is part of an ongoing effort by the municipal government to restore and protect the fragile underwater ecosystems that are vital to the area’s natural beauty …
If you’ve been planning a trip to Cancun or anywhere along the Riviera Maya, you’ve probably seen the headlines. A massive bloom of sargassum seaweed is making its way through the Caribbean, and reports are calling it a record-breaking year. It’s a frustrating situation, for locals and visitors alike. But it’s crucial to understand what …
If you’re in Cancun this week and dreaming of beach days filled with ocean dips and sunbathing, it’s worth pressing pause and checking the latest conditions. Our team here at The Cancun Sun is always watching the local beaches like a hawk, and we’ve got a friendly heads-up: Seven of Cancun’s most popular beaches are …
CANCUN, MEXICO – Cancun International Airport (CUN) continues to prove its status as a global tourism powerhouse, welcoming over 9.1 million international passengers in the first five months of 2025. While this figure represents a modest decrease from the same period in 2024, the numbers highlight the airport’s remarkable resilience and enduring appeal in a …
Get ready to say “adiós” to some of that infamous Hotel Zone traffic! After much anticipation, the massive Nichupté Vehicular Bridge is slated to open in December 2025. The masterminds behind this mega-project are taking a little extra time to ensure it’s absolutely perfect and hurricane-proof. And trust us, it’s a game-changer for anyone who …
Our eagle eyes at The Cancun Sun are always scanning the horizon for the hottest Cancun news, and we’ve just unearthed a major development for all you sun-seekers and resort lovers! Get ready to mark your calendars because we’ve spotted that the brand-new Hotel Riu Ventura has officially dropped its opening date and is taking …
If you’re picturing yourself with a frosty drink in hand, feasting on incredible food, and lounging on beaches so beautiful they almost don’t look real, then the all-inclusive resorts in Cancun’s Hotel Zone are definitely where you want to be. Here at The Cancun Sun, we live and breathe Cancun, so you can bet your …
If you arrived in Cancun this week, you may have noticed something almost spooky… quiet. The curbside chaos of hawkers, “pirate” taxis, and clipboard–wielding “halcones” (spotters who funnel arrivals toward sketchy vans) has all but vanished. That’s because Mexico’s National Guard has kicked off a major, open-ended crackdown aimed at rooting out illegal transportation at …
CANCUN, Mexico – June 3, 2025 – Someone forgot to tell Cancun it’s supposed to be the “low season.” The jewel of the Mexican Caribbean is positively humming with activity, as hotel occupancy rates soared past expectations at the end of May, leaving industry insiders pleasantly surprised and turning earlier, more cautious predictions on their …