A tourist who disrespectfully climbed the ancient pyramid that sits at the center of the Chichén Itzá archeological site quickly learned her mistake when she was vehemently reprimanded by other tourists visiting the famous location. The Pyramid of Kukulkan, also referred to as El Castillo, is a massive structure that is nearly 100 feet in …
Tulum
Although rumors have been surfacing about the safety of visiting some popular Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations in recent months, visitors to Tulum can relax a little knowing that security is being addressed. 50 navy officers have been deployed to the tourist city ahead of the high season in order to increase security. Throughout the remainder …
At least six new hotels have been planned for construction near important archaeological sites located on the upcoming Maya train route. The new train route, which isn’t expected to be completed until late into next year, will make it much easier for travelers to visit some of the best-preserved examples of Mayan architecture and temple …
The Riviera Maya region, in general, is a very popular destination for vacations, particularly for American and Canadian tourists. But although Cancun may get the most visitors out of all of the beautiful places in the Mexican Caribbean, it is Tulum and Playa del Carmen that are two of the top cities in Mexico to …
There’s been another twist in the ongoing saga of the Tulum Airport saga after it emerged this week that the development has now secured the funding needed to go ahead with construction. Long since discussed by the relevant authorities to complement the ambitious Maya train development, the project was dealt a blow two months ago …
The Mexican Caribbean is synonymous with year-round warmth, tropical beaches, and of course – plenty of partying. And winter, despite being cold in most of North America, is one of the best times to head south in search of sun and parties that last until the early hours of the morning. We’ve looked for the …
Motto by Hilton, a new lifestyle brand by Hilton, has opened its first hotel in Latin America in the beautiful city of Tulum, Mexico. The 115-room hotel is situated within the Hunab mixed-use lifestyle center and surrounded by a jungle with ancient ruins and pristine beaches. Their eco-friendly featured design, authentic food and beverage offerings, …
A Canadian national is being held under custody in Playa del Carmen after fatally shooting a police officer in Tulum on Monday. The shocking incident occurred after police attempted to arrest the man, who is suspected of having shot a passerby. The first reports of the incident emerged on Monday when a police officer died …
Travelled to Tulum yet? It seems like it’s been everyone’s bucket list travel destination these past few years, and there are definitely good reasons for it. As seasoned travelers in the region, we at the Cancun Sun wanted to share some of our top reasons why Tulum is still a top destination for U.S. travelers …
The Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo is widely considered one of the richest historical regions in Mexico, where travelers can find abundant remnants of the Maya civilization. The history of the Maya society is an ancient one, dating back to 2000 BC. Travelers in Cancun, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya can find a wide …