Cancun’s beaches — along with the wider Quintana Roo coastline — have been declared safe for swimming after fresh winter-season water quality inspections. According to the latest monitoring shared ahead of the holiday travel rush, inspectors took samples at 36 points across Quintana Roo’s beaches and found that all tested areas came back within safe …
Booking an adults-only resort in Cancun usually comes with a specific fantasy: a quiet pool, a strong drink, and absolutely no screaming children doing cannonballs while you try to read. But “Adults-Only” is a broad label. It can mean a hushed, zen-like spa retreat, or it can mean a high-energy foam party with a DJ …
On Saturday, December 20, Cancun International Airport (CUN) recorded 686 air operations in a single day, setting a new all-time record for the busiest day in the airport’s history. Despite the massive volume of travelers arriving for Christmas and New Year’s, operations are running smoothly as tourists flood into the Hotel Zone to enjoy the …
If you’ve ever landed at Cancun International Airport (CUN), walked through the infamous “helpful guys” hallway, and then gotten smacked with a transfer quote that costs more than your first day of tacos… you’re not alone. And it’s exactly why more and more Cancun travelers are choosing the same cheap airport transportation option right now: …
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 …