The moment you step out of the transfer van and into the lobby of your Cancun resort, the assessment begins. You aren’t just a guest anymore; you are about to be categorized. The front desk agent types on their keyboard, smiles, and reaches into a drawer. This is the moment of truth. They pull out …
You’ve got your passport, your swimsuit, and your sunglasses. You think you are packed and ready to go. But if you open the suitcase of a seasoned Cancun veteran, you will find a few items that look completely out of place. Why is there a heavy stainless steel cup? Why are there long trousers for …
According to recent reports, the administration of Governor Mara Lezama is floating a plan that would shift collection of a new tax for foreign tourists from the airport to tourism businesses themselves. Instead of a 525-peso charge collected at airport terminals, hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, tour operators, transportation companies, and even car rental agencies would …
You asked for it: huge, incredible rooms where the “standard” option is bigger than most New York City apartments. We aren’t talking about cramped quarters where you have to hop over your suitcase just to get to the bathroom. We are talking about spaces that feel like private residences, designed for travelers who refuse to …
There is a persistent myth about traveling to Mexico that usually hits your wallet about 48 hours into the trip. The logic goes like this: “I am south of the border, the cost of living is lower, therefore shopping for clothes, electronics, and luxury goods must be dirt cheap.” Think again. If you walk into …
If you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth leaving Cancun’s Hotel Zone for a day, we at The Cancun Sun have some very good news: travel experts just named the tiny beach town of Akumal as one of the most stunning destinations in all of Mexico. And the best part? It’s close enough to Cancun to …
You are lying on a lounge chair in the Hotel Zone. The sun is shining, you have a cold drink in your hand, and the Caribbean breeze is perfect. Suddenly, a friendly guy in a polo shirt and sunglasses walks up to you. He isn’t selling cigars or silver jewelry—he has a laminated binder full …
If you are scrolling through travel websites right now looking for a winter getaway to Cancun, you are probably experiencing a severe case of “sticker shock.” The headlines have been warning us for months: winter 2025 is projected to be another packed season in Cancun. Flights are full, popular hotels are showing “Sold Out” for …
If you’ve checked the forecast for your Cancun winter getaway and seen little rain clouds on every single day, you’re probably wondering if you just booked a week of indoor time. Good news: you almost definitely didn’t. We at The Cancun Sun spend a lot of time buried in weather data and talking to on-the-ground …
It is a tense scenario for every tech-heavy traveler or digital nomad. You land in Cancun, grab your bags, and head toward the exit. You walk past the customs officers, hoping to blend into the crowd. Suddenly, an officer steps in front of you. They didn’t stop you because you pushed a button and got …