You’re walking down the vibrant 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen, enjoying the sights and sounds of a perfect evening in paradise. Suddenly, a well-dressed, smiling man makes eye contact and walks directly toward you. “Hey! I know you from the resort!” he says confidently. “Remember me? I’m Jose, your server from the lobby bar. …
Cancun
You know that feeling when you just need a beach? When the sand and the sound of the waves are practically calling your name? We live for that feeling, and Cancún is our happy place. That’s why, after 7 incredible Blue Flag Cancun beaches were recently presented awards, we couldn’t wait to tell you about …
You’ve seen the photos a thousand times. A stunning, almost impossibly vibrant turquoise water that shifts between a dozen shades of brilliant blue, lapping against a beach of pure white, powder-soft sand. It’s the image that defines Cancun. It’s the view you’ve been dreaming of, the one you’re spending your hard-earned money to experience. You …
It’s one of the oldest and most whispered-about travel hacks in the book. The legend of the “$20 trick” (sometimes called the “sandwich”) is simple: discreetly fold a $20 or $50 bill between your credit card and ID when you check into your hotel. As you hand it over, you politely ask, “Do you have …
If your Cancún routine is stuck on resort buffets and beach-club burgers, we’ve got tastier news. Beginning 5–6 July, downtown’s Parque de las Palapas turns into a recurring, open-air kitchen called ¡Qué Rico es Cancún! (How Delicious Cancun is!)—and it promises to pop up every single month with a fresh culinary theme. Think of it …
For decades, the ultimate image of relaxation in the Riviera Maya was a massage in a quiet, air-conditioned room, with the faint sound of the ocean somewhere in the distance. It was peaceful, it was pleasant, but it was also predictable. Now, a new trend is taking root deep in the lush jungles just beyond …
In the world of travel, some destinations are popular, and some are true powerhouses. And when it comes to North Americans looking for a Mexican getaway, the data shows that one destination stands in a league of its own: Cancun. It’s not just a feeling; it’s a statistical fact. According to the latest official tourism …
The first time we at The Cancún Sun set eyes on Ek Balam, we were blown away. There’s nothing like the feeling of being on top of a 95-foot pyramid, staring over an ocean of jungle so green it looks fake. No ropes, no whistles, no guards yelling “¡Bájate!” the way they do at Chichén …
The promise is everywhere in Cancún’s Hotel Zone: glossy banners that scream “$500 Resort Credit!” FOMO kicks in; who doesn’t want free spending money for the spa or off-site tours? Yet scroll past the offer and you’ll discover service-fee clauses, coupon fine print, and minimum-night caveats that quietly shift part of that “gift” back onto …
When you picture Cancun, you picture the beach. It’s the postcard image burned into our minds: brilliant turquoise water meeting a stretch of impossibly white, powder-soft sand. It’s the reason millions of us flock here every year. But keeping that paradise looking perfect isn’t just a matter of luck or magic; it’s a matter of …