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 …
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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 …
If you’ve ever winced at the high cost of a taxi from Cancun to Playa del Carmen or Tulum, you’re not alone. But while most tourists pay a premium for private shuttles, savvy travelers and locals use a well-known secret to travel the entire Riviera Maya for just a few dollars: the colectivo. This isn’t …
You’ve packed your laptop and you’re ready to trade your Zoom background for the real thing in Playa del Carmen or Tulum. For years, digital nomads have used a little trick to make this dream a reality: landing in Cancun and getting a 180-day tourist permit, giving them six months of sun-drenched productivity. Well, grab …
It’s a sour end to an otherwise perfect day in paradise. You’ve just had a fantastic dinner, the ocean breeze is warm, and the mood is perfect. Then the bill arrives, and it’s way higher than expected. You get that sneaky suspicion you’ve been taken for a ride. Unfortunately, this scenario is becoming more common. …
We know you’re here for the turquoise waters, the ancient wonders, and maybe a margarita or two (or three, we’re not judging!). But along with that glorious sunshine, our beautiful corner of paradise is experiencing some serious heat, and local health authorities want to make sure it’s only the good times that are sizzling, not …