Driving in a foreign country can be intimidating. Even for the most seasoned “Cancun Guru,” seeing flashing lights in the rearview mirror while navigating the Hotel Zone is a surefire way to spike your heart rate. But for travelers planning to rent a car in 2025, the experience is about to change dramatically. Here at …
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Cancun is gearing up for another packed winter, and this time local officials are putting extra muscle into keeping tourists safe on the sand. We at The Cancun Sun have been following the city’s high-season plans closely, and one of the most important upgrades for travelers is simple but powerful: more trained lifeguards watching over …
If you have walked through the Cancun airport arrivals hall recently, you have likely seen the advertisements: “Swim with Dolphins! Book Now!” But if you have been following the news, you might be confused. Didn’t Mexico just ban this? The answer is a complicated “yes and no.” Here at The Cancun Sun, we know that …
If you have been trying to book a room at the beloved Beach Palace in the heart of the Cancun Hotel Zone lately, you’ve likely run into a wall of “Sold Out” notifications. Don’t panic—it’s not fully booked. It’s getting a massive, top-to-bottom makeover. For savvy travelers who know the value of a “brand new” …
The Mexican Caribbean is basically your playground. And while there are plenty of pretty places, a handful of resorts around Cancun and the Riviera Maya are on a totally different level when it comes to design, views, and “wait, is this real life?” moments. We at The Cancun Sun live and work here, and after …
If you were wondering whether the winter crowds had arrived in the Mexican Caribbean yet, the answer is a resounding “Yes.” This past Saturday, Cancun International Airport (CUN) officially signaled the start of the high season, logging 533 operations in a single day. While the terminals are buzzing and the transfer vans are lining up …
It is the postcard image everyone flies here for: miles of beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters But this week, local authorities are reminding travelers that the Caribbean Sea, while beautiful, demands respect. Following a dramatic rescue operation on Sunday evening, officials are urging all visitors to exercise increased caution on Cancun’s beaches. Here …
The idea sounds equal parts glamorous and exhausting. You catch a Friday morning flight, land in the Cancun for 48 hours of tacos and tequila, and fly back Sunday night just in time to prep for the work week. But is flying internationally for a weekend actually worth the hassle of customs, transfers, and flight …
Ask five different people when the best time to visit Cancun is, and you will get five different answers. Your travel agent will say January (because the weather is dry). Your budget-savvy friend will say September (because it’s cheaper). The internet will say April (because the seaweed is low). They are all right, but they …
Cancun’s all-inclusives are really good at keeping you happily trapped between the buffet and the swim-up bar. But as we at The Cancun Sun see over and over again, the trips people rave about years later are almost always the days they left the Hotel Zone bubble and actually explored the Yucatán. To save you …