In the vast landscape of Cancun’s all-inclusive resorts, there is one amenity that is the “holy grail” for beach lovers: the true beachfront walk-out suite. It’s a room that travelers are constantly searching for, but in the Cancun Hotel Zone, it’s surprisingly rare. Most ground-floor rooms are “swim-outs” that lead to a pool, or “oceanfront” …
You did everything right. You read the guides, you ignored the chorus of offers in the timeshare “shark tank” inside the terminal, and you’ve finally stepped out of the sliding glass doors and into the warm, tropical air of Cancun. Your vacation is so close you can taste it. But what greets you is a …
A new, very Cancun-style project is taking shape just north of downtown, and it’s going to change the vibe of Puerto Juárez. We at The Cancun Sun have been following the plans, and officials have now confirmed that the remodeled market in Puerto Juárez will open as a tourist-only space — not a traditional neighborhood …
CANCUN — In a global landscape marked by economic uncertainty and currency volatility, Mexico’s tourism industry is proving to be a powerhouse of resilience. A new report from the National Business Tourism Council (CNET) and STARC Anáhuac reveals that international tourist arrivals to Mexico surged by 7.5% between January and August 2025, with the country …
In a powerful and decisive move to end widespread traveler confusion, Mexico’s federal government has issued a sharp clarification: ride-sharing apps like Uber are not authorized to provide passenger transportation services at any of the nation’s federal airports, including Cancun International (CUN). The official statement was released by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation …
We at The Cancun Sun have been watching the Maya Train rollout since day one, and every time there’s a promo we ask the same question: “Okay, but is this the one that finally makes tourists try it?” This time… yeah, it kind of is. For November and December, the Maya Train is bringing back …
It’s the most dreaded and absurd ritual of an all-inclusive vacation: the 6:00 AM alarm. You’re in paradise, yet you find yourself stumbling through the pre-dawn darkness, clutching towels and a paperback, just to “claim” a lounge chair by the pool. This is the “towel game,” and it’s the number one complaint that can turn …
The rise of the vacation rental has completely transformed how people travel to Cancun. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have offered travelers incredible freedom, space, and value, allowing them to escape the confines of a traditional all-inclusive and craft their own, more independent vacation. But this explosive growth has largely operated in a “Wild West” …
If you’re mapping out a 2026 Cancun getaway, we at The Cancun Sun want you to have clear, no-nonsense guidance based on what actually happened in 2025. The short version: this past season hit record highs across the Caribbean according to the University of South Florida’s Sargassum Watch System (SaWS), which tracks the “Great Atlantic …
Tipping at an all-inclusive resort is one of the most confusing and debated topics in any travel forum. While it’s technically true that gratuities are “included” in your package, the reality is that tipping is a deeply ingrained part of the service culture in Mexico, and it’s how you show appreciation for truly exceptional service. …