If I had a dollar for every time someone told me, “I’m going to Mexico,” and I asked “Where?” and they just said “Cancun,” I could probably buy my own resort. Don’t get me wrong—Cancun is legendary. But the Mexican Caribbean is massive, diverse, and filled with places that feel completely different from one another. …
Tulum
You have your flights booked to Cancun. You are counting down the days. Then, you make the mistake of checking your weather app. “Thunderstorms. Rain. Thunderstorms. 90% chance of precipitation.” For ten days straight. Then, you open social media, and a viral video shows a beach buried in three feet of brown seaweed, with a …
For years, this has been the biggest debate in the Riviera Maya. Do you choose Tulum, the jungle-chic capital of the world, or Playa del Carmen, the walkable urban beach city? In 2026, the gap between them has widened, but not in the way you might think. It isn’t about which one is “better”—it is …
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, …
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 …