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 …
Tulum
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, …
Right now, the beaches in Cancun are looking spectacular. If you check the live webcams or scroll through Instagram, you will see blindingly white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water. It is the Caribbean dream in high definition. But savvy travelers know that in the Mexican Caribbean, clear water is a seasonal luxury, not a permanent …
For years, the “One Dollar Rule” was the golden standard of Cancun tourism. You brought a stack of singles, handed them out for every beer, and you were the hero of the pool bar. But as we head into 2026, that rule is quietly expiring. If you have visited recently, you might have noticed a …
You go online to book your Cancun vacation. You see a rental car advertised for $5 USD a day. You think, “Jackpot. I’ll just drive myself to the cenotes and save a fortune on tours.” Then you arrive at the counter in Cancun, and the agent tells you the total is actually $600 for the …
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 …
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 …