For years, arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN) had been a test of patience. Between immigration lines that can snake up the escalators and the stress of navigating pirate taxis, the first hour of a vacation is often the most stressful. But that era is officially ending. Governor Mara Lezama has announced a sweeping set …
If you are currently standing in line at immigration at Cancun International Airport, or stuck in traffic on the way to your hotel, don’t panic. You are simply part of history. The holiday season has officially hit the Mexican Caribbean, and the numbers are unprecedented. Governor Mara Lezama announced that on Friday, December 20, the …
If you’ve ever landed in Cancún feeling this close to the beach… and then immediately met the final boss called Kukulcán Boulevard traffic, you’re going to love this update. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking the chaos caused by the Nichupté Bridge connection work in the Hotel Zone, and there’s finally a real, …
In Cancun, the “All-Inclusive” is king. It is the default setting. You pay one price, you get unlimited margaritas, and you eat at the buffet until you can’t move. For 90% of travelers, that is the dream. But there is a growing tribe of travelers in 2026 who are saying “No” to the wristband. These …
It sounds like the plot of a movie, but for dozens of passengers trying to get to Cancun this weekend, it was a very real nightmare. On Friday afternoon, a pilot for the Mexican charter airline Magnicharters barricaded himself inside the cockpit of a Boeing 737 at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM), refusing to …
If you’re arriving in Cancún this week—especially by road—you might notice something right away: more uniforms at the city’s main entrances. And for travelers, this is one of those “don’t panic, this is actually the point” situations. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking the high-season ramp-up across the destination, and local authorities just …
For the past year, the headlines coming out of Tulum have been a mixed bag. We have heard stories of skyrocketing prices, construction chaos, and a “low influx” of travelers that left some wondering if the boho-chic bubble had finally burst. But if you are planning to ring in the New Year on the coast, …
You have your passport, your sunscreen, and your sunglasses, but then you pause and stare at your wallet. “How much cash do I actually need for a 7 day trip to Cancun?” In 2026, it’s a valid question. We live in a world of Apple Pay and tap-to-pay credit cards, and it is easy to …
If you’re landing in Cancún during peak season and thinking, “Wait… why does it feel like everyone on Earth had the same idea?” — you’re not imagining it. We at The Cancun Sun have been watching the holiday surge build, and local Civil Protection officials say the public beaches are bracing for a massive influx, …
If you have been following the endless drama surrounding the Cancun “Visitax,” you might have heard the rumors swirling earlier this year. There was a strong push to simplify the process by having hotels collect the fee directly at check-in, adding it to your room bill just like the environmental sanitation tax. For many travelers, …