TULUM — The dream of owning a piece of paradise in Tulum—a jungle hideaway or a serene wellness retreat—has attracted thousands of international investors in recent years. But the rapid, often chaotic growth has a dark side, and the state government is now issuing an urgent and unprecedented warning to protect potential buyers from losing …
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You’re dreaming of that perfect winter escape: trading your winter coat for a swimsuit 👙 and escaping the dreary cold for the guaranteed turquoise water and warm sunshine of Cancun. But as you start browsing for flights and hotels, a crucial question emerges: just how busy will it really be, and will you spend your …
If you love boutique stays with real substance, we at The Cancun Sun have a new flex to put on your radar: KAN Tulum—the only Riviera Maya property currently listed among the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences’ International Star Diamond Award hotels. Here’s why that matters, what the award actually recognizes, and how KAN stands …
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 …
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 The once-effortless cool has been replaced by a growing sense of frustration among travelers.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 …