Summertime in Cancún can mean scorching sun, crowded beaches—and often, frustrating sargassum washing ashore. So why not dive below the surface, escape the seaweed, and cool off in some of the region’s most stunning underground worlds? Our team at The Cancún Sun has personally tried each of these adventures—and can’t wait to share our favorites. …
Playa Del Carmen
Let’s be real. Staring at a map of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, trying to pick your home base, can feel like a high-stakes exam. Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum—they all flash images of turquoise water and tacos, but trust me, they are not the same. Picking the wrong one for your vibe can be the difference …
CANCUN, MEXICO – If you’ve scrolled through any travel-focused social media groups lately, you’ve likely seen the posts that spark immediate, passionate debate: “The sargassum looks awful. Should we cancel our trip to Cancun?” It’s a question echoing across platforms, fueled by dramatic photos of beaches blanketed in the brown seaweed. A wave of anxiety …
Playa del Carmen, Mexico – The iconic turquoise waters and white-sand beaches that make Playa del Carmen a world-renowned tourist destination are facing a persistent threat: a massive influx of sargassum seaweed. This environmental challenge is now translating into a significant economic downturn, with local businesses reporting a worrying drop in tourism and bleak forecasts …
So, you’ve booked your ticket to paradise. Your mind is already on a beach chair with a frosty drink in hand. But before you switch into full vacation mode, let’s talk about the important part: actually getting in. While slipping into Cancun is still a breeze for most, there is a key change to the …
CANCUN, MEXICO – For the thousands of travelers arriving daily in this sun-drenched paradise, a tempting offer often comes before they even reach their hotel: free adventure tours, spa days, or even cash. But as The Cancun Sun has investigated, these generous ‘welcome gifts’ are the entry point into the high-stakes world of timeshare sales, …
For any first-time visitor to Cancun, the scene can be a shock. You imagine turquoise water, powdery white sand, and a margarita in hand. You get all that, but you also get soldiers in full desert camouflage, carrying tactical rifles, walking past the sunbathers. It’s a sight that can be jarring, but it is by …
Of all the questions we get here at The Cancun Sun, one reigns supreme: “For my 2025 vacation, should I choose Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, or Tulum?” It’s the great debate for anyone dreaming of turquoise water and warm Mexican sun. These three jewels of the Riviera Maya are close geographically, but they offer vastly …
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 …
CANCUN, Q.R. — As the summer rains begin to fall on Cancun’s beaches and jungles, state health officials are asking locals and tourists to be aware, but not hitting the panic button, about the seasonal risk of Dengue fever. The Cancun Sun has looked into the official data to explain what this means for both …