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 …
Tulum
If you’re a longtime fan of Tulum, you’ve probably felt it. The vibe is changing. The once-effortless cool has been replaced by a growing sense of frustration among travelers. And if you think it’s just a feeling, you’re wrong—the writing is officially on the wall. We’ve been on the ground, talking to locals and digging …
The dream is a powerful one: landing in Cancun, picking up a rental car, and hitting the open road with the freedom to explore the Yucatan’s treasures on your own schedule. Imagine discovering that hidden cenote, having a leisurely lunch in a sleepy colonial town, and not being tied to a tour bus schedule. For …
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 …
Anyone on the ground in Tulum this summer can feel it: things are quiet. The official numbers are now confirming what travelers and hotel owners have been saying for months. With hotel occupancy rates lower than they have been in years, Tulum is facing a challenging season, and the recent wave of airline cancellations is …
For years, the digital nomad trail in the Mexican Caribbean has followed a well-worn path straight to Playa del Carmen. It’s long been the undisputed champion for remote workers, with Tulum as the trendy, bohemian alternative. Cancun, meanwhile, was written off as a place for week-long vacations, not month-long workations. But in 2025, the landscape …
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 …
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 …
So… you’re thinking about possibly going non-all-inclusive on your next Cancun trip? But you’re curious just how much food and cocktails are going to cost you? While it varies, here at the The Cancun Sun we want to give you the full picture. We’ve done a deep dive into what real travelers are paying for …