You’ve got your passport, your swimsuit, and your sunglasses. You think you are packed and ready to go. But if you open the suitcase of a seasoned Cancun veteran, you will find a few items that look completely out of place. Why is there a heavy stainless steel cup? Why are there long trousers for …
Tulum
If you have visited the Mexican Caribbean in the last three years, you probably noticed one thing: cranes. Everywhere. From the massive construction of the Maya Train to the endless sprouting of condos in Tulum and new mega-resorts in Cancun, the region has been in a state of hyper-growth. For travelers, this has often meant …
Tulum’s stunning beaches and boho hotels might look like a dream, but a new federal crackdown is shining a very bright spotlight on what tourists are actually being charged once they arrive. We at The Cancun Sun have been following the story closely, and Mexico’s consumer watchdog just took one of its toughest stances yet …
If you’re one of the millions of travelers flying into Cancun this year, you’re already in the middle of Mexico’s hottest vacation zone. But according to travel experts at Travel Off Path, some of the best experiences are actually a short hop away from the Hotel Zone. We at The Cancun Sun are constantly tracking …
The Mexican Caribbean is basically your playground. And while there are plenty of pretty places, a handful of resorts around Cancun and the Riviera Maya are on a totally different level when it comes to design, views, and “wait, is this real life?” moments. We at The Cancun Sun live and work here, and after …
Can Tulum make a real comeback, or is this just another slogan? That’s the big question we’ve been asking ourselves at The Cancun Sun as the federal government and the state of Quintana Roo roll out a sweeping new program called “Tulum Renace” (Tulum Reborn). The plan is ambitious: 128 separate actions built around four …
Step 1: What Month Are You Visiting? 🗓️ The Ultimate Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Cancun Trip Your vacation can be dramatically affected by the month you visit. We’ll guide you through the 5 “must-know” facts for any time of year. Start Planning Select your travel month below for the insider facts on weather, crowds, …
TULUM — The “Tulum dream” of boho-chic luxury and pristine natural beauty has run into a harsh 2025 reality. The destination is currently facing a tourism crisis, with vacation rental occupancy rates in the municipality plummeting to a staggering 20.5%, down from 25% this time last year. In a recent report, hotel occupancy was also …
If you’ve been on any Cancun travel forum or Reddit thread in the last year, you’ve seen the chaotic debate. A nervous first-time traveler asks, “What is this ‘Visitax’ I keep hearing about?” and is immediately hit with a flood of contradictory answers: “It’s a 100% scam. Don’t pay it.” “I’ve been 10 times and …
It’s the classic departure day dilemma. Your flight home isn’t until 4:00 PM, and the sun is sparkling on that turquoise water. When do you really need to leave your resort? Call your shuttle too early, and you sacrifice precious hours of paradise to sit in a crowded terminal. Cut it too close, and you’re …