Cancun

It sounds like the plot of a movie, but for dozens of passengers trying to get to Cancun this weekend, it was a very real nightmare. On Friday afternoon, a pilot for the Mexican charter airline Magnicharters barricaded himself inside the cockpit of a Boeing 737 at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM), refusing to …

If you’re arriving in Cancún this week—especially by road—you might notice something right away: more uniforms at the city’s main entrances. And for travelers, this is one of those “don’t panic, this is actually the point” situations. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking the high-season ramp-up across the destination, and local authorities just …

You have your passport, your sunscreen, and your sunglasses, but then you pause and stare at your wallet. “How much cash do I actually need for a 7 day trip to Cancun?” In 2026, it’s a valid question. We live in a world of Apple Pay and tap-to-pay credit cards, and it is easy to …

If you’re landing in Cancún during peak season and thinking, “Wait… why does it feel like everyone on Earth had the same idea?” — you’re not imagining it. We at The Cancun Sun have been watching the holiday surge build, and local Civil Protection officials say the public beaches are bracing for a massive influx, …

If you have been following the endless drama surrounding the Cancun “Visitax,” you might have heard the rumors swirling earlier this year. There was a strong push to simplify the process by having hotels collect the fee directly at check-in, adding it to your room bill just like the environmental sanitation tax. For many travelers, …

If you have visited Cancun in the past decade, you likely have your own story about the immigration line. The endless switchbacks, the sheer volume of people, and the sinking feeling of watching your vacation time tick away while standing in a sea of tired travelers. But if you are heading down for the holidays …

Cancun’s holiday vibe just got a major upgrade. This week, officials officially kicked off “Villa Cancún Dulce Navidad”—a festive “Christmas Villages” corridor set up along Malecón Tajamar, one of downtown Cancun’s lagoonfront boardwalk areas. And yes—tourists are absolutely invited. If you’ve been living the all-inclusive life (pool, buffet, repeat) and want a fun, easy evening …

It happens the moment you step off the plane, or sometimes the moment you check in at the front desk. A friendly concierge—who definitely isn’t a concierge—offers you a “welcome package.” Maybe it’s a free couples massage at the spa. Maybe it’s a discount on a Xcaret tour. Maybe it’s just $300 in resort credits. …

If you thought the “Cancun Craze” was slowing down, think again. The numbers are in, and they prove one thing: The crowds are back. According to the latest official data from ASUR, Cancun International Airport just wrapped up its third-busiest November in history for international passengers. We aren’t talking about a quiet shoulder season anymore. …

If you’ve ever landed at Cancun International (CUN), felt that first wave of “vacation mode”… and then immediately met the final boss called Kukulcán Boulevard traffic, you’re going to love this update. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking the Nichupté Vehicular Bridge (aka the “Lagoon Bridge”) for a while now, and the latest …