It’s the dream of every all-inclusive vacationer, a rumor whispered with hope in travel forums and Facebook groups: the end of the “towel game.” Imagine a world where you don’t have to set a 6 a.m. alarm to sprint down to the pool and drape a towel over a lounger, claiming your territory like a …
Cancun
You’ve seen it happen. You’re lounging by a stunning, turquoise pool in Cancun, and you watch a fellow guest walk up to the swim-up bar. But instead of getting their piña colada in the resort’s standard, small plastic cup, the bartender fills up a massive, glistening, 40-ounce Stanley or Yeti cup. They return to their …
Imagine this: your amazing Cancun vacation is over, you’ve checked in for your flight home, and you’re walking toward your gate. Suddenly, you and your friend are pulled aside by a group of men in high-visibility jackets. They tell you that you cannot leave Mexico until you pay a mandatory tourist tax, demanding nearly $16 …
If you thought a shiny new Tulum Airport and a historic seaweed invasion would slow Cancún down, think again! In June 2025, Cancún International Airport welcomed 1,558,510 international travelers—only 47,622 fewer than the 1,606,132 recorded in June 2024—a tiny 3% dip that proves Cancún’s allure is simply unstoppable. A New Neighbor in Tulum Late in …
It’s one of the most sacred and ridiculous rituals of an all-inclusive vacation: The 6 a.m. Towel Run. You set your alarm for the crack of dawn, sneak down to the pool in the semi-darkness, and strategically drape your towel over a prime lounger to claim your territory for the day. It’s a silent, fierce …
For many travelers, Cancun exists as two separate worlds. There’s the famous, glittering Hotel Zone, a world of sprawling all-inclusive resorts and turquoise beaches. And then there’s Downtown, the vibrant, authentic heart of the city where locals live, work, and play. For years, as new, trendy neighborhoods have popped up, the historic center has been …
We at The Cancún Sun want you to stay safe—and spotting a white flag on Cancún & Riviera Maya beaches signals hidden marine threats you need to know about to keep your beach day fun and pain-free. Beach flags are your eyes in the water—they’re updated in real time by lifeguards and Civil Protection teams …
Anyone who has planned a trip to the Riviera Maya has seen it: Hotel Xcaret México. It’s famous for its stunning design, its rave reviews, and its often eye-watering price tag, with rooms frequently starting in the $800 to $1,200 a night range. This leads every traveler to ask the same question: Is it really …
For the millions of travelers finalizing their summer vacation plans to Cancun, the city’s Mayor has a clear and powerful message for every single one of them: “We are with you.” In a definitive statement of commitment, the city is vowing to protect its world-famous beaches, ensuring the pristine, white-sand paradise that visitors dream of …
32 Million. That’s how many travelers will be affected by Cancún’s new airport plans. According to the Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT), the Cancun International Airport will cater to 32 million extra passengers by 2030 as part of a historic 134-billion-peso modernization push. Before we dive into what’s next, let’s take a look …