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 …
For parents planning a Cancun vacation, the “perfect resort” checklist is often impossibly long. You need something that keeps the kids exhausted (hello, water slides), something that keeps the parents sane (hello, swim-up bar), and something that everyone can do together. The unicorn that is more difficult to find at Cancun resorts is a lazy …
If you listen closely, you can almost hear the collective sigh of relief echoing across the Yucatan Peninsula. It isn’t just the gentle breeze of the trade winds—it is the sound of a destination finally relaxing. For the last six months, travelers and locals alike have been playing a game of meteorological roulette. Will a …
If the words Riviera Maya make you think only of big beachfront all-inclusives, this one’s going to surprise you. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking a quieter trend just south of Cancun: jungle-immersed luxury stays that feel like a secret retreat and a theme-park vacation rolled into one. The latest proof? Jungala Hotel, …
If you are planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean this winter, you have probably already Googled “Is Cancun Safe?” at least once. And if you landed on the official U.S. State Department website recently, you might have felt a knot in your stomach. The current language is blunt. The advisory, last updated on August …
Driving in a foreign country can be intimidating. Even for the most seasoned “Cancun Guru,” seeing flashing lights in the rearview mirror while navigating the Hotel Zone is a surefire way to spike your heart rate. But for travelers planning to rent a car in 2025, the experience is about to change dramatically. Here at …
Cancun is gearing up for another packed winter, and this time local officials are putting extra muscle into keeping tourists safe on the sand. We at The Cancun Sun have been following the city’s high-season plans closely, and one of the most important upgrades for travelers is simple but powerful: more trained lifeguards watching over …
If you have walked through the Cancun airport arrivals hall recently, you have likely seen the advertisements: “Swim with Dolphins! Book Now!” But if you have been following the news, you might be confused. Didn’t Mexico just ban this? The answer is a complicated “yes and no.” Here at The Cancun Sun, we know that …
If you have been trying to book a room at the beloved Beach Palace in the heart of the Cancun Hotel Zone lately, you’ve likely run into a wall of “Sold Out” notifications. Don’t panic—it’s not fully booked. It’s getting a massive, top-to-bottom makeover. For savvy travelers who know the value of a “brand new” …
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 …