There is a massive difference between a “Swim-Up” room and a “Private Plunge Pool” room. If you are booking a honeymoon or a romantic getaway for 2026, you want the latter. You want privacy. You want to soak at 2:00 AM without security flashing a flashlight at you. Here at The Cancun Sun, we scoured …
For years, the advice from every guidebook was the same: “Skip Mercado 28 if you want authenticity; go to Mercado 23.” It was the secret handshake of savvy travelers—a gritty, real, working market where grandmothers bought chicken and spices, far removed from the souvenir hustlers of the Hotel Zone. But as we head into 2026, …
If you’ve ever tried to relax on a Cancun beach and ended up saying “no, gracias” every 30 seconds, this one’s for you. As high season kicks off, authorities are stepping up enforcement against unlicensed street vendors in the Hotel Zone — especially around the nightlife strip and popular beaches at night. We at The …
You wake up on the second day of your vacation, stretch, and look down at your legs. Panic sets in. Your ankles are covered in tiny, red, maddeningly itchy welts. Or maybe you just got out of the ocean after a perfect swim, and 20 minutes later, your skin feels like it is on fire …
The construction fences are down, the ribbon has been cut, and the first guests are checking in. Today, December 6th, marks the official opening of Hotel Riu Ventura, the newest all-inclusive giant to claim a spot on the famous Cancun Hotel Zone skyline. For months, travelers have watched the progress of this massive project located …
If you are heading to Cancun this December, the first thing you notice might not be the turquoise water—it might be the uniforms. Authorities have officially launched a massive security deployment involving 7,000 officers across Quintana Roo to protect tourists during the peak holiday season. While the sight of armed patrols on the beach can …
It is the great debate of the Riviera Maya. Every traveler landing at Cancun International Airport eventually faces a fork in the road: go south to the urban energy of Playa del Carmen, or go further south to the boho-chic jungle of Tulum. On Instagram, they might look similar—palm trees, white sand, and tacos. But …
If you’re already trying to figure out where to stay for your 2026 Cancun getaway, there’s a new name to put on your radar. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking a wave of new all-inclusive openings, and the latest announcement is a big one for adults who want wellness and a fun, social …
It is the unspoken fear of every traveler heading to the Mexican Caribbean. You have waited months for this vacation, booked the perfect resort, and are ready to relax. But 48 hours in, instead of enjoying the beach, you are stuck in your room feeling awful. The immediate assumption is almost always the same: “It …
If you are planning a winter getaway to the Mexican Caribbean, you probably have a very specific image in your mind: sunny beaches, warm sand, and endless margaritas. But for many travelers, the real magic of the Yucatan Peninsula lies inland, in the thousands of freshwater sinkholes known as cenotes. However, a common question pops …