It’s a question that creates a ripple of last-minute panic for thousands of travelers every week: “I have my passport… am I missing anything?” You’ve read conflicting stories on forums, seen confusing TikToks about a “Visitax,” and now you’re wondering if you’ll be turned away at the immigration counter for not having the right paperwork. …
Tulum
It’s one of the most persistent questions for any traveler heading to Cancun: “If I’m staying at an all-inclusive, how much cash do I actually need to bring?” It’s a logical question. After all, you’ve pre-paid for your flights, your airport transportation, your hotel, your meals, and all your drinks. You can even charge spa …
TULUM — Travelers planning a trip to the Riviera Maya in 2026 will need to budget significantly more for one of the region’s most iconic experiences. In a move that will affect millions of visitors, the entrance fee to top-tier archaeological sites, including the world-famous ruins of Tulum and Cobá, is set to be doubled …
CANCUN — For months, a single word has dominated the anxiety of travelers planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean: sargassum. The 2025 season was a challenging one, with record levels of the pesky seaweed impacting the coastline. But for those with fall and winter trips on the horizon, a collective sigh of relief is …
The Mexican Caribbean is a dream destination 🌴, but choosing the right home base can make or break your budget. The three crown jewels of the region—Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum—each offer a completely different experience with a vastly different price tag. So, where can a budget traveler get the most bang for their …
TULUM — If you’ve scrolled through any Tulum-related social media forums recently, you’ve seen the recurring themes: concerns over sky-high taxi prices, frustration with crumbling infrastructure, and confusion over public beach access. These persistent traveler pain points have not gone unnoticed. In a significant and high-level move, top officials from Mexico’s federal government have just …
Good news first: it’s finally easier (and free) to reach Tulum’s gorgeous beaches. But there’s a fine-print rule you should know before you head down the sand: the free access corridors through participating hotels and beach clubs do not allow outside food or drinks—and related items like coolers and umbrellas are also on the no-go …
PLAYA DEL CARMEN — The sun-drenched beaches and vibrant towns of the Riviera Maya have quietly become a magnet for a new kind of traveler: the digital nomad. Thousands of foreign professionals, unchained from traditional offices, have chosen destinations like Playa del Carmen as their temporary or even long-term home. However, many operate in a …
TULUM — For years, one of the most frustrating paradoxes of a Tulum vacation was the sheer difficulty of actually getting to the world-famous beach. Visitors staying in town or at an Airbnb were often confronted with a long, seemingly endless wall of private hotels and beach clubs, leaving them confused, intimidated, and wondering, “Where …
For anyone planning a fall trip to Cancun, the number one question is always the same: “What about the sargassum?” After a summer that saw record levels of the seaweed, travelers have been eagerly awaiting the end of the season. Well, here at The Cancun Sun, we have fantastic news. As of the first week …