Every morning, thousands of tourists board air-conditioned buses in Cancun and make the 2.5-hour trek to Chichen Itza. They arrive just before noon, walk out into a massive, unshaded field, and stand behind ropes to take photos of El Castillo while swatting away hundreds of vendors blowing wooden jaguar whistles. It is a Wonder of …
The game has changed. It used to be just bacon and eggs. Now, with resorts running at 98% occupancy, the morning rush is a tactical battlefield. Here is how to survive the 2026 buffet—and get your money’s worth—without losing your mind. Here at The Cancun Sun, we are giving you the updated insider’s playbook. These …
We all know the feeling. You book the flight, dream of the turquoise water, and then start stressing about whether or not a giant wall of brown seaweed is going to ruin your beach days. It is the single biggest stressor for Caribbean travel right now. But if you are heading to Playa del Carmen …
Cancun is gearing up for one of its biggest Spring Break seasons on record, but if you haven’t visited the Mexican Caribbean in a few years, you might be working with an outdated playbook. The days of $20 all-you-can-drink bracelets and lawless streets are largely gone. In 2026, Cancun has evolved into a more sophisticated, …
If ever there was a “perfect storm” to boost international tourism numbers for the Mexican Caribbean and the Dominican Republic, 2026 is the year. While travel demand remains high globally, the Caribbean map is being redrawn by crises in two major competitor destinations. As Cuba faces a total economic collapse and Jamaica continues its long …
For decades, the story of Cancun tourism has been a story about Americans. The massive hubs of Texas and Georgia have traditionally acted as the funnels pouring millions of tourists into the Mexican Caribbean. But in 2026, the script has flipped. According to the latest data from the Mexican Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) and recent …
If you enjoyed the crystal-clear, seaweed-free beaches brought on by the recent cold fronts, take a lot of photos—because the break is almost over. The Mexican Navy (Semar) has officially issued a warning that the “Sargassum Season” is about to ramp up significantly. According to their latest tracking data, a colossal mass of over 280,000 …
Cancun is still the King of the Caribbean, but the Cancun of 2026 is not the cheap, gritty party town you might remember from a decade ago. It has evolved into a global luxury heavyweight—and it has the price tag to match. If you are planning a trip this year, you need to adjust your …
If you have ever booked a dolphin swim in Cancun, Isla Mujeres, or the Riviera Maya, there is a very high chance you did it with Dolphin Discovery. They are the undisputed giant of marine tourism in the Mexican Caribbean. But today, that giant is on its knees, its Ex-CEO is in jail, and the …
You see the headline, your stomach drops, and you immediately think about canceling your flight. A “record-breaking 38 million tons” of seaweed is currently floating in the Atlantic, making its way toward the Caribbean and the coasts of Mexico. It sounds like the plot of a bad disaster movie, and if you are holding tickets …