You’re scrolling through booking sites, planning that dream winter getaway to Cancun. You see the pictures of the perfect turquoise water, you find a resort that looks incredible, and then you see the price: over $1,000 USD. Per night. Your first thought is, “Is that a typo?” Your second is, “Who on earth pays that …
If you’ve only ever bounced between your resort and the beach, you’re missing the most authentic part of the city. Downtown Cancun (El Centro) is buzzing again, and we at The Cancun Sun have been walking its plazas, tasting its street food, and watching the comeback happen in real time. Here are three big reasons …
You’ve booked the flight, picked the perfect resort, and have been counting down the days until your toes hit that warm, white sand. A trip to Cancun is one of the easiest and most rewarding getaways you can take. But the difference between a good trip and a great one often comes down to avoiding …
Scroll through any Cancun travel forum or social media group, and you’ll see one name mentioned more consistently than almost any other: Riu. With multiple properties lining the shores of the Hotel Zone, the brand has become synonymous with the Cancun all-inclusive experience. But in a destination saturated with fantastic resort options, what is the …
If you’ve ever landed in Cancún and wondered whether the price you were quoted for a taxi was the real price, you’re not alone. Good news, though: we at The Cancun Sun are hearing that electronic taxi meters are finally moving from promise to pilot. Local union leaders say the first phase would install meters …
As the sun sets over the turquoise Caribbean, a Cancun resort transforms. The relaxing poolside vibe gives way to an energetic nightlife, but the quality and style of this transformation can vary dramatically from one hotel to the next. For many travelers, great evening entertainment is a non-negotiable part of the all-inclusive experience, but finding …
CANCUN — The hotel landscape in Cancun is in a state of constant evolution, and another major global player is doubling down on the destination. IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, has just announced it will be bringing its stylish and rapidly growing premium brand, VOCO, to Cancun. The announcement …
If you love planning your trips around great meals, you’re in good company—we at The Cancun Sun do, too. OpenTable and KAYAK dropped their 2025 Top Hotel Restaurants in Mexico guide, and the Riviera Maya absolutely shows out. Below, we’ve pulled every restaurant from the list located in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, plus …
Navigating the 13-mile stretch of the Cancun Hotel Zone presents a classic vacation dilemma: how do you get around without wasting time or money? For years, the answer was a simple taxi ride. But with the arrival of Uber, the landscape has become more complicated, creating a trade-off between convenience and cost that every traveler …
You’ve arrived in paradise. The sun is shining, the turquoise water is calling, and you’re ready to stake your claim on a patch of pristine white sand. On vacation, it can often feel like the normal rules don’t apply. But to protect the beauty and safety of Cancun’s world-famous coastline, there are specific regulations in …