For any first-time visitor to Cancun, the scene can be a shock. You imagine turquoise water, powdery white sand, and a margarita in hand. You get all that, but you also get soldiers in full desert camouflage, carrying tactical rifles, walking past the sunbathers. It’s a sight that can be jarring, but it is by …
Tulum
Of all the questions we get here at The Cancun Sun, one reigns supreme: “For my 2025 vacation, should I choose Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, or Tulum?” It’s the great debate for anyone dreaming of turquoise water and warm Mexican sun. These three jewels of the Riviera Maya are close geographically, but they offer vastly …
Tulum brings to mind images of turquoise water, ancient Mayan ruins overlooking the sea, and a chic, bohemian vibe that’s hard to find anywhere else. Millions of people flock to this slice of the Mexican Caribbean each year, and the vast, overwhelming majority leave with nothing but great memories and a camera roll full of …
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – The pristine white sands and turquoise waters that define the Mexican Caribbean are facing an unprecedented threat. A record-breaking invasion of sargassum seaweed is washing ashore in such massive quantities that hotel leaders are now reporting tourist cancellations, forcing the entire region to grapple with an economic and environmental crisis that …
CANCUN, Q.R. — As the summer rains begin to fall on Cancun’s beaches and jungles, state health officials are asking locals and tourists to be aware, but not hitting the panic button, about the seasonal risk of Dengue fever. The Cancun Sun has looked into the official data to explain what this means for both …
If you’ve ever winced at the high cost of a taxi from Cancun to Playa del Carmen or Tulum, you’re not alone. But while most tourists pay a premium for private shuttles, savvy travelers and locals use a well-known secret to travel the entire Riviera Maya for just a few dollars: the colectivo. This isn’t …
You’ve packed your laptop and you’re ready to trade your Zoom background for the real thing in Playa del Carmen or Tulum. For years, digital nomads have used a little trick to make this dream a reality: landing in Cancun and getting a 180-day tourist permit, giving them six months of sun-drenched productivity. Well, grab …
TULUM, Mexico – The shine appears to be wearing off Tulum, once the darling of the trendy travel scene. This Caribbean hotspot is now facing a harsh reality check, with luxury hotel prices dropping significantly as its popularity takes a hit. A perfect storm of issues, from an oversupply of properties to concerns about the …
We know you’re here for the turquoise waters, the ancient wonders, and maybe a margarita or two (or three, we’re not judging!). But along with that glorious sunshine, our beautiful corner of paradise is experiencing some serious heat, and local health authorities want to make sure it’s only the good times that are sizzling, not …
Riviera Maya, Mexico – June 2, 2025 – It looks like Mother Nature has decided to send a rather unwelcome guest to some of our favorite Mexican Caribbean beaches. Reports are rolling in that a hefty amount of sargassum seaweed has made a grand, and somewhat gooey, entrance, particularly along the shores of Playa del …