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 …
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 …