If you scroll through any Cancun travel group on Facebook, you are guaranteed to see the exact same heated debate pop up at least once a day. A soon-to-be tourist asks what currency they should bring for tipping, and the comment section immediately turns into an absolute war zone. Less than ten years ago, the …
Playa Del Carmen
If you are heading down to the Cancun this summer, you are going to notice a very heavy, highly visible security presence the moment you step out of the airport. The state of Quintana Roo has officially launched its massive 2026 summer safety operation, and they are pulling out all the stops to ensure travelers …
The 2026 summer season in the Mexican Caribbean is facing an unprecedented challenge. Driven by shifting global currents, rising sea surface temperatures, and massive freshwater nutrient runoffs from South America, a staggering 119,000 tons of sargassum seaweed are projected to make landfall along the eastern-facing coastlines of Quintana Roo this year. While the Mexican Navy …
New incidents related to taxi service in Quintana Roo have once again generated controversy on social media and among visitors. Despite massive efforts by authorities and the local tourism sector to strengthen service and clean up mobility in highly visited destinations like Cancun and Playa del Carmen, travelers are being reminded that they need to …
If you are heading to Playa del Carmen this week, you might want to adjust your itinerary—and mentally prepare for a less-than-tropical breeze. A massive wave of sargassum seaweed has slammed into the Riviera Maya, but the crisis is no longer confined to the shoreline. The massive piles of brown algae currently roasting under the …
Playa del Carmen is growing fast! The city is working hard to reach a huge goal: having 50,000 hotel rooms. But these aren’t just any rooms. They are focusing on luxury, which means fancy hotels for travelers who want the very best. The city wants to move away from being just another vacation spot. Instead, …
If you were hoping for those crystal-clear, postcard-perfect turquoise waves in Playa del Carmen this week, you might want to brace yourself. While we started the year with some surprisingly low seaweed levels, the Atlantic has officially pulled a “u-turn.” A massive, relentless surge of sargassum has descended upon the Riviera Maya, and it’s so …
Cancun is famous for delivering world-class service, and millions of tourists visit its massive all-inclusive resorts every single year. But when you have this many people passing through hundreds of massive hotels, things are bound to sometimes go wrong. It is simply the nature of the travel industry. We at The Cancun Sun have seen …
The long-controversial animal attraction known as “Animalandia Maya,” located right on Playa del Carmen’s bustling 5th Avenue, has officially been raided and shut down by authorities. After years of public protests and repeated temporary closures, a major law enforcement operation took place yesterday, May 1, 2026, resulting in the property being secured and multiple arrests …
Cancun has evolved. It is no longer just a budget-friendly spring break destination; it is a premium, world-class global travel hub. When you visit a top-tier destination featuring massive luxury infrastructure, you must expect prices that match that reality. Travelers often arrive with outdated budget expectations and find themselves blowing past their financial limits within …