If you were wondering whether the winter crowds had arrived in the Mexican Caribbean yet, the answer is a resounding “Yes.” This past Saturday, Cancun International Airport (CUN) officially signaled the start of the high season, logging 533 operations in a single day. While the terminals are buzzing and the transfer vans are lining up …
It is the postcard image everyone flies here for: miles of beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters But this week, local authorities are reminding travelers that the Caribbean Sea, while beautiful, demands respect. Following a dramatic rescue operation on Sunday evening, officials are urging all visitors to exercise increased caution on Cancun’s beaches. Here …
Can Tulum make a real comeback, or is this just another slogan? That’s the big question we’ve been asking ourselves at The Cancun Sun as the federal government and the state of Quintana Roo roll out a sweeping new program called “Tulum Renace” (Tulum Reborn). The plan is ambitious: 128 separate actions built around four …
The idea sounds equal parts glamorous and exhausting. You catch a Friday morning flight, land in the Cancun for 48 hours of tacos and tequila, and fly back Sunday night just in time to prep for the work week. But is flying internationally for a weekend actually worth the hassle of customs, transfers, and flight …
Ask five different people when the best time to visit Cancun is, and you will get five different answers. Your travel agent will say January (because the weather is dry). Your budget-savvy friend will say September (because it’s cheaper). The internet will say April (because the seaweed is low). They are all right, but they …
Cancun’s all-inclusives are really good at keeping you happily trapped between the buffet and the swim-up bar. But as we at The Cancun Sun see over and over again, the trips people rave about years later are almost always the days they left the Hotel Zone bubble and actually explored the Yucatán. To save you …
Step 1: What Month Are You Visiting? 🗓️ The Ultimate Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Cancun Trip Your vacation can be dramatically affected by the month you visit. We’ll guide you through the 5 “must-know” facts for any time of year. Start Planning Select your travel month below for the insider facts on weather, crowds, …
It’s 11:30 PM on December 31st in Cancun, and a quiet panic begins to set in for thousands of travelers. “Where do we go? Is there a main plaza? Are we going to miss the show?” This anxiety is common because many travelers are used to a single, central, Times Square-style event. Here at The …
You’re walking through the sunny streets of the Hotel Zone, relaxed and happy. A friendly person in a polo shirt stops you with a winning smile: “Welcome! Where are you from? Can I offer you a free tequila tasting?” Later, you’re in the Party Zone, and a 7-foot-tall Transformer in a stunningly elaborate costume poses …
Recent protests along the main highway between Playa del Carmen and Cancun have done more than snarl traffic – they’ve caused visitors to actually miss their flights home. As we at The Cancun Sun keep an eye on local reports, we want to break down what happened, how real this risk is, and most importantly, …