It’s the classic departure day dilemma. Your flight home isn’t until 6:00 PM, but your resort’s mandatory check-out is at a firm 11:00 AM. You’re faced with a choice: spend five hours sweating in the lobby with your luggage, or head to the airport far too early. But there is a third, almost mythical option, …
Ask ten different Cancun lovers when the perfect time to visit is, and you’ll likely get ten different answers. Some swear by the guaranteed sun of the busy winter months; others love the high-energy party scene of the spring, or the bathwater-warm ocean of the summer. Each season offers its own unique trade-offs. But after …
We at The Cancun Sun are hearing from readers that September’s downpours have felt next level—and the data backs it up. On September 18, Cancun logged 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain in 24 hours as Tropical Wave 33 moved across the region, one of the highest totals in Mexico that day, according to the …
Cancun’s Hotel Zone is one of the safest and most well-policed tourist destinations in the world. The constant presence of municipal, state, and even National Guard officers is there for one primary reason: to ensure the safety and security of the millions of visitors who flock to its shores every year. But while it’s an …
It’s mid-September, and while the fall shoulder season is just getting into its groove, the savviest travelers are already laser-focused on the winter months ahead. For those dreaming of a December or January escape to the warm, turquoise waters of the Caribbean, understanding the timeline and the on-the-ground reality of Cancun’s high season is the …
If you’re wondering whether the Riviera Maya is a safe pick for your next beach escape, the answer is a confident yes—and Playa del Carmen is leading the way. We at The Cancun Sun track safety developments across the region daily, and this week Playa’s mayor, Estefanía Mercado, reported in her annual address that the …
It’s a travel warning that has been passed down for generations, practically a mantra for anyone heading south of the border: “Don’t drink the water.” For savvy travelers, this is well-known advice, and the stacks of bottled water in every hotel room make it an easy rule to follow. But that naturally leads to the …
When planning a trip to the Riviera Maya, a familiar dilemma quickly emerges: how do you possibly experience everything the region has to offer? The list of must-do adventures is long—exploring ancient ruins, swimming in cenotes, ziplining through the jungle—and the cost of separate tickets, tours, and transportation can quickly skyrocket, turning a relaxing vacation …
You’ve done it. After all the planning and packing, you’ve finally stepped off the plane and into the warm, tropical air of Cancun. Your vacation has officially begun. But the next 60 minutes—the journey from the gate to your hotel shuttle—can be the most stressful and costly part of your entire trip if you’re not …
It’s mid-September, and while many are just starting to think about fall sweaters and pumpkin spice, the savviest travelers have their minds firmly focused on one thing: Christmas in Cancun. The dream of trading a white Christmas for a white-sand Christmas is a popular one, and if it’s on your radar for this year, we …