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 …
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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 …
CANCUN — The recent massive, peninsula-wide blackout served as a jarring reminder that even paradise is connected to a power grid. The outage, which affected over two million people across Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Campeche, left many travelers with two lingering questions: Why did this happen, and is my next vacation at risk of being …
TULUM – For years, travelers have whispered about it, shared frustrated stories online, and ultimately begrudgingly paid it: the notoriously high cost of transportation in Tulum. Despite the region’s increasing tourism infrastructure, including the new Tulum International Airport (TQO), and even during periods of lower seasonal demand, one fact remains stubbornly consistent in late 2025: …
Packing for a Cancun vacation is one of the most exciting parts of the planning process. You lay out the swimsuits, the sundresses, and the sandals, dreaming of the sunny days ahead. You triple-check that you have enough sunscreen. But the savviest travelers know that in a separate corner of their suitcase, there’s a second, …
For decades, the reputation of Cancun was legendary and singular: it was the vibrant, neon-soaked heart of the party, a Spring Break mecca synonymous with epic DJ sets and nights that turned into mornings. But travelers arriving in 2025 are discovering a different reality on the ground—a destination in the midst of a sophisticated transformation. …
The magic of a Cancun all-inclusive vacation lies in its simplicity. That colorful wristband on your arm is your key to a worry-free world of endless food, drinks, and relaxation by a turquoise sea. But for the savvy traveler, the standard experience is just the starting point. What if that wristband could unlock even more? …