We at The Cancun Sun love a good metric—but we also love the story behind it. A new Latin America Tourism Density Index names Cozumel the region’s “most crowded” destination, with 43 tourists per resident across the year. Tulum lands second (39:1) and Cancun fifth (31:1). It sounds intense, but here’s the catch: this ratio …
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t’s the moment that makes every traveler’s heart sink. You’re a week away from your much-needed Cancun vacation, you open your weather app to dream of the sunshine ahead, and you’re met with a row of little thunderstorm icons—one for every single day of your trip. The panic sets in. Did you just spend thousands …
We know you’ve probably heard of Isla Mujeres and Cozumel—those two island gems just off the coast of Cancún—but maybe you’ve never set foot on either one, or perhaps you’ve only skimmed the surface. Picking which slice of paradise suits your style can be a real head-scratcher. So we at The Cancún Sun have crafted …
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – The pristine white sands and turquoise waters that define the Mexican Caribbean are facing an unprecedented threat. A record-breaking invasion of sargassum seaweed is washing ashore in such massive quantities that hotel leaders are now reporting tourist cancellations, forcing the entire region to grapple with an economic and environmental crisis that …
You’ve probably heard the buzz – Cozumel is smashing records! The island kicked off 2025 with a historic bang, welcoming 1.5 million cruise passengers, cementing its status as a powerhouse Caribbean destination. With numbers like that, it’s clear this sunny island knows how to handle a crowd. But if you think Cozumel is just a …
Vacations can put a pretty big dent in your wallet. That, and, of course, getting the time off, is why so many people only get the luxury of taking one or two vacations a year. But what if vacations could be more affordable? What if you could find beach bliss on a budget? The fact …
With Cancun set to welcome a record number of travelers this fall, a growing number of visitors are keen on exploring quieter destinations far from the hustle and bustle of the region’s premier resort hotspot. That’s according to a new report from Expedia, revealing a growing preference among younger travelers for the island hotspot of …
Although the Mexican Caribbean is home to a handful of gorgeous tropical islands, few offer as wide a range of experiences as magical Cozumel. This fall, the largest island near Cancun is reporting a huge uptick in arrival figures with the launching of several new non-stop flight connections to the U.S., new data shows. From …
It’s smelly, unsightly and unfortunately is a summer beach visitor to the Mexican Caribbean each and every year. Yes, it’s the brown macroalgae known as sargassum. However, the latest report on how much sargassum is expected to impact the sun, sand and surf of the Mexican Caribbean holds some promising good news for vacation travelers. …
Another report has Cancun listed as one of the top summer travel destinations around the world for Americans this summer. This time, it’s the popular travel comparison Trivago that has Cancun listed as one of the top destinations – both domestic and international – among American summer travelers. Tourists Seeking Relaxation According to the Trivago …