In a landmark decision that has been years in the making, a federal judge this week upheld a measure that stops authorities from detaining ride-sharing drivers, like Uber, who are operating at Mexico’s more than 70 airports. The news, which applies to all federal airports including Cancun (CUN) and Tulum (TQO), is being celebrated by …
It’s the perfect Cancun scene, one played out a thousand times a day: you’re relaxing on a lounge chair, the brilliant tropical sun is high in the sky, and a waiter has just handed you an ice-cold Corona with a fresh lime wedge. You dutifully squeeze the lime into the bottle, wipe your fingers on …
If you love Cancun but hate lines, surge pricing, and “sorry, we’re full,” this one’s for you. We at The Cancun Sun have been tracking high-season patterns, flight additions, and hotel occupancy to pinpoint the three crunch periods when crowds peak—and to share smarter swaps that keep the Mexican Caribbean magic without the stress. Overbooked …
PLAYA DEL CARMEN — If you’ve been browsing for a hotel inside the city of Playa del Carmen for this upcoming high season, you might be seeing prices that look too good to be true. A hotel room for $50 a night? In January? It’s not a scam. It’s the on-the-ground reality for a specific …
A day on the turquoise water is the quintessential Cancun experience. Whether it’s a catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres or a private snorkel tour, that boat trip is often the highlight of the entire vacation. But behind the scenes, a battle is brewing to protect travelers from a major safety risk: “pirate” boats. The Quintana …
We at The Cancun Sun love when a big, feel-good announcement actually comes with a concrete plan behind it—and this one does. Cancún just launched an ambitious “Zero Waste Destination” program with a three-year timeline to transform how the city manages trash, plastics, and recycling across hotels, beaches, and everyday tourism touchpoints. The effort is …
You’ve made it. After a long flight, you’ve navigated the airport gauntlet, found your shuttle, and you’re finally stepping into the magnificent, marble lobby of your all-inclusive resort. You walk to the front desk, beaming, ready to get your key and collapse in your room. And then you hear the five most dreaded words in …
CANCUN — As the world turns its eyes to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a fascinating story is emerging, and it places the Mexican Caribbean at the very center of the action. While Cancun is not an official “host city” for any matches, it is strategically positioning itself to be the unofficial …
We at The Cancun Sun love November in Cancun—it’s that “golden window” when the weather turns gorgeous, beaches clear up, and prices are (mostly) friendlier than winter high season. If you’re plotting an autumn escape, here are the five essentials to plan a smooth, value-packed trip. 1) Time it right: most of November is quiet…except …
You’re on your second day at a stunning Cancun all-inclusive, and you get the invitation: a “free VIP breakfast” or a special tour of the resort, complete with $500 in resort credits, just for 90 minutes of your time. You know the “timeshare” pitch is coming. But when you get there, the salesperson says something …