Hotel rates are set to rise in Cancun following an announcement that stated the city would be raising its lodging tax. Currently one of the world’s most in-demand destinations, with occupancy levels at around 80% right now and set to reach their limits over the next few months, the news is set to come as …

Visitor tax, accommodation tax, environmental fees…have all the add-ons to your trip gotten confusing lately? Taxes on hotels will vary depending on which region you’re traveling to in Mexico, so The Cancun Sun has created a guide to navigating the tourist fee and tax confusion. The Cancun Visitor Tax was implemented in April of 2021 …

Cancun International Airport is the second busiest airport in Mexico, and earlier in the year, it was even ranked the 10th busiest airport in the world.  It also receives the most international passengers in the country, having served 13.2 million international travelers last year, compared to the 10.1 million served by Mexico City International Airport …

Two beachside hotels on the island of Holbox, Casa Tortuga and Posada Mawimbi, caught fire late Monday night, resulting in the evacuation and relocation of over 100 tourists to nearby hotels. According to this local news report, the fire began close to Casa Tortuga, which is located on Av. Damero along the main Playa Holbox …

The beautiful island of Cozumel is set to close 2022 with more than 3 million tourists from nearly 1200 cruises this year. This represents a 340% jump above its record in 2021, according to the Director of Quintana Roo Comprehensive Port Administration (Apiqroo).  Cozumel Has It All Cozumel Island is one of the most popular …

Resorts and hotels in Tulum, one of the most popular resort destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, are nearly sold out this winter. The news comes as Quintana Roo, Mexico’s main tourist hotspot, heads into the busy winter and Holiday travel period, with millions planning their annual trip to the tropical warmth. Local hospitality organizations have …

Cenotes are one of the main tourist draws in the Mexican Caribbean. A cenote is basically a cave or an open-air sinkhole containing permanent water. All cenotes vary in depth (with some depths even unknown!), size, and experiences for travelers.  No longer hidden gems but amazing regardless, these cenotes are beautiful places to explore (keeping …

To say Cancun International Airport has had a good year is an understatement because it has repeatedly broken records in the number of tourists that have passed through the gates this year.  During the busiest times, the airport serves more than 500 passengers a day, with nearly half of those passengers coming and going from …

There are a lot of beautiful places to have a destination wedding and/or honeymoon, but Cancun and the Riviera Maya region are arguably the most romantic of all.  In fact, Cancun received a gold 2022 Travvy Award for being the “Best Honeymoon Destination” in Mexico, and the Riviera Maya took home the gold for being …

While crime happens everywhere, including in Cancun, it is the type of crime that determines how safe or unsafe a destination is.  And amidst the questions of safety in the Mexican Caribbean, the most serious of crimes have decreased in Cancun.  Overall, crime is up less than 5 percent in the popular tourist destination, and …