Halloween in Cancun has transformed from a simple imported holiday into one of the biggest, most energetic party nights of the entire year. For travelers visiting in late October, the celebration is an unmissable spectacle of elaborate costumes, high-energy parties, and festive horror. But what does a Cancun Halloween actually look like on the ground? …
We at The Cancun Sun love when travelers vote with their hearts and their vacation time—and this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards make one thing crystal clear: the Riviera Maya is having a luxury moment. Three standouts—The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, and Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Isla Mujeres …
PLAYA DEL CARMEN — The sun-drenched beaches and vibrant towns of the Riviera Maya have quietly become a magnet for a new kind of traveler: the digital nomad. Thousands of foreign professionals, unchained from traditional offices, have chosen destinations like Playa del Carmen as their temporary or even long-term home. However, many operate in a …
CANCUN — For the first time in four years, travelers will once again be able to fly nonstop between two of North America’s biggest and most exciting entertainment capitals: Las Vegas and Cancun. The popular route is officially making a comeback. In a major announcement for the region’s tourism sector, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama …
Here at The Cancun Sun, we get one question more than any other: “When is the absolute best time to visit Cancun?” While the simple answer is “anytime you can get here!”, the real answer is more personal. The perfect month for a traveler looking for the biggest parties and hottest nightlife is completely different …
CANCUN — The latest international passenger statistics for Cancun International Airport (CUN) have been released, and they paint a powerful picture of the destination’s incredible resilience. In September, the airport processed 962,0000 international passengers. This brings the year-to-date total for 2025 to a staggering 14,740,000 international travelers. While these figures represent a 4.6% drop ytd …
CANCUN — With immense popularity come significant challenges. For years, travelers to Cancun have voiced a consistent set of concerns: the unpredictable scourge of sargassum, the “wild west” of airport transportation, and the growing pains of a destination straining under its own success. But Cancun isn’t resting on its laurels. In a massive, coordinated effort, …
If you’ve been hearing murmurs about Costa Mujeres lately, you’re not imagining it. We at The Cancun Sun have watched this once-sleepy stretch just north of the Hotel Zone quietly become the place travelers book when they want Cancun’s turquoise water—without Cancun’s crowds. Fresh data backs it up: during the week of September 27–October 3, …
You’ve found the perfect flight to Cancun, landing at a reasonable 5:00 PM. It seems ideal, but let’s walk through the reality of that arrival day. By the time you get through immigration, wait for your bags, and take the transfer, you’re often not checking into your resort until 6:30 PM or later. Add in …
CANCUN — As you scroll through images of the Riviera Maya, a common question arises for the modern traveler: is there anything authentic left? With the explosive growth of Cancun and the transformation of Playa del Carmen and Tulum into global hotspots, the dream of finding a quiet, laid-back Mexican fishing village can feel like …