Usually, when you head to the Tulum International Airport (TQO), the only thing you want to see is your suitcase on the carousel. But this April, the newest airport in the Mexican Caribbean is turning into a massive stage for something completely different. If you are planning a trip to the Riviera Maya this spring, …
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Between dozens of conflicting news stories, viral social media posts, and traveler gossip, you never quite know what the truth is regarding Sargassum on the beaches in Cancun. Headlines will tell you the beach is buried; Instagram influencers will show you pristine white sand. Who do you trust? There is one thing that can’t lie, …
We see “Top 10” lists pop up every other day in the travel world. Sometimes they make sense, and sometimes you wonder if the person writing them has ever actually left their basement. But when Tripadvisor drops its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards, we pay attention. Why? Because it’s not just one editor’s opinion. It’s based …
You book a flight to “Cancun,” but here is the reality check: you might end up two hours away in the jungle, or isolated on a stretch of coast where the only place to eat is the hotel buffet. For first-timers, the map of the Mexican Caribbean is confusing. You have the “Hotel Zone” (the …
Planning a trip to Cancun in 2026 can feel less like a vacation and more like a part-time job. You have 20 tabs open. One says to book direct for the points. Another says use a travel agent for safety. Then your neighbor tells you that if you don’t book through Costco, you are throwing …
For the last decade, the deal between travelers and the Caribbean has been simple: You pay a premium to visit in the winter, and in exchange, you get flawless, seaweed-free water. That deal might be expiring. Travelers who booked a January 2026 trip to the Riviera Maya expecting guaranteed crystal-clear water were hit with a …
If you have 50 tabs open on your browser right now and feel like you want to throw your laptop out the window, we have good news: You are not alone. One of the most frequent emails we get at The Cancun Sun is the simple, yet impossible question: “Where should I stay?” While we …
If you rewind a few years, Tulum felt like the place Americans couldn’t stop talking about. The jungle-meets-Caribbean aesthetic. The “I found a secret beach” energy. The kind of trip that basically planned your Instagram grid for you. But here’s the thing we at The Cancun Sun are seeing right now: while Quintana Roo is …
For the past year, the headlines coming out of Tulum have been a mixed bag. We have heard stories of skyrocketing prices, construction chaos, and a “low influx” of travelers that left some wondering if the boho-chic bubble had finally burst. But if you are planning to ring in the New Year on the coast, …
You have just landed at Cancun International Airport. You navigated the bustling arrivals hall, dodged the timeshare sharks, and endured the 45-minute transfer to the Hotel Zone. You are finally standing at the front desk of your all-inclusive resort, ready for that welcome cocktail. You hand over your credit card for the standard incidental deposit, …