If you love planning your trips around great meals, you’re in good company—we at The Cancun Sun do, too. OpenTable and KAYAK dropped their 2025 Top Hotel Restaurants in Mexico guide, and the Riviera Maya absolutely shows out. Below, we’ve pulled every restaurant from the list located in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, plus …
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Every year, as the calendar flips to September, the same question floods travel forums and social media groups: “What’s the real sargassum situation in Cancun right now?” We hear official reports about the season “tapering off,” but what does that actually look like on the sand and in the water this very week? Is the …
You’ve found a fantastic deal for a Cancun getaway in September or October. The price is right, the crowds will be smaller, but there’s one persistent, nagging worry holding you back: sargassum. You’ve seen the pictures of beaches choked with the brown seaweed, and online, the information is a confusing mess. Some sites say the …
For years, the great debate among Cancun lovers has been a predictable one. Do you visit in the winter for guaranteed perfect-but-crowded weather? In the spring for the vibrant party scene? Or in the summer for the bathwater-warm ocean? Each season has its pros and cons, and travelers have learned to pick their preference and …
Let’s be real: the allure of off-season prices and fewer crowds in Cancun during September and October is tempting. But this season comes with a catch—or rather, three of them: daily rain showers, the statistical peak of hurricane season, and the tail-end of sargassum season. So, is a fall trip worth the risk? Here at …
The pictures on your screen are pure paradise: crystal-clear water, powder-soft sand, and even some discounts on luxury resorts. Booking a late summer or fall trip to Cancun can feel like you’ve discovered the ultimate travel hack. But then, a small, nagging thought creeps in, a word you’ve seen on the news: hurricane. It’s a …
It’s the number one question that fills every Cancun travel forum and Facebook group, especially in the summer: “What do the beaches look like right now?” For years, planning your perfect beach day has felt like a gamble, with the unpredictable arrival of sargassum seaweed capable of turning a dream turquoise shoreline into a frustrating …
The numbers are in for the summer season, and they confirm what many on-the-ground travelers have been feeling: Cancun is the undisputed king of the Mexican Caribbean right now. While the entire region is a magnet for sun-seekers, Cancun is pulling ahead of its neighbors, posting stronger hotel occupancy numbers than both the Riviera Maya …
You’ve planned the perfect Cancun vacation. But let’s be real, sometimes things don’t go perfectly. The AC in your room is weak, the shower has no hot water, or the “ocean view” you paid for is blocked by a giant palm tree. When something goes wrong, the first question that pops into your head is …
Let’s be honest, when most travelers think of a big Cancun trip, they’re usually picturing one of two things: the massive, non-stop party that is Spring Break, or a quiet week relaxing on a beach lounger. And for what they are, both of those are fantastic options! But what if we told you there’s a …