It is the great debate of the Riviera Maya. Every traveler landing at Cancun International Airport eventually faces a fork in the road: go south to the urban energy of Playa del Carmen, or go further south to the boho-chic jungle of Tulum. On Instagram, they might look similar—palm trees, white sand, and tacos. But …
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It is the unspoken fear of every traveler heading to the Mexican Caribbean. You have waited months for this vacation, booked the perfect resort, and are ready to relax. But 48 hours in, instead of enjoying the beach, you are stuck in your room feeling awful. The immediate assumption is almost always the same: “It …
If you are planning a winter getaway to the Mexican Caribbean, you probably have a very specific image in your mind: sunny beaches, warm sand, and endless margaritas. But for many travelers, the real magic of the Yucatan Peninsula lies inland, in the thousands of freshwater sinkholes known as cenotes. However, a common question pops …
The moment you step out of the transfer van and into the lobby of your Cancun resort, the assessment begins. You aren’t just a guest anymore; you are about to be categorized. The front desk agent types on their keyboard, smiles, and reaches into a drawer. This is the moment of truth. They pull out …
You’ve got your passport, your swimsuit, and your sunglasses. You think you are packed and ready to go. But if you open the suitcase of a seasoned Cancun veteran, you will find a few items that look completely out of place. Why is there a heavy stainless steel cup? Why are there long trousers for …
If you have visited the Mexican Caribbean in the last three years, you probably noticed one thing: cranes. Everywhere. From the massive construction of the Maya Train to the endless sprouting of condos in Tulum and new mega-resorts in Cancun, the region has been in a state of hyper-growth. For travelers, this has often meant …
Tulum’s stunning beaches and boho hotels might look like a dream, but a new federal crackdown is shining a very bright spotlight on what tourists are actually being charged once they arrive. We at The Cancun Sun have been following the story closely, and Mexico’s consumer watchdog just took one of its toughest stances yet …
If you’re one of the millions of travelers flying into Cancun this year, you’re already in the middle of Mexico’s hottest vacation zone. But according to travel experts at Travel Off Path, some of the best experiences are actually a short hop away from the Hotel Zone. We at The Cancun Sun are constantly tracking …
The Mexican Caribbean is basically your playground. And while there are plenty of pretty places, a handful of resorts around Cancun and the Riviera Maya are on a totally different level when it comes to design, views, and “wait, is this real life?” moments. We at The Cancun Sun live and work here, and after …
Can Tulum make a real comeback, or is this just another slogan? That’s the big question we’ve been asking ourselves at The Cancun Sun as the federal government and the state of Quintana Roo roll out a sweeping new program called “Tulum Renace” (Tulum Reborn). The plan is ambitious: 128 separate actions built around four …