As frequent flyers to CUN ourselves, we at The Cancun Sun love good news that gets you from plane to pool faster. Mexico’s National Migration Institute (INM) just green-lit a major tech upgrade that includes more autonomous e-gates (Filtros Migratorios Autónomos, or FMA) for Cancun International Airport—part of a nationwide push to streamline arrivals ahead …
You’re sitting on a perfect beach in the Cancun Hotel Zone, but you can’t help but notice the sheer energy of it all: the bustling crowds, the distant thump of music from a beach club, the constant parade of people. It’s vibrant and exciting, but a part of you craves an escape—a glimpse of the …
You’ve planned for months, booked the perfect resort, and are finally settled into a lounge chair with a cold drink. The sun is warm, the pool is sparkling, and then you hear it: the tinny, distorted bass of someone’s personal Bluetooth speaker blasting a playlist you definitely didn’t ask for. Welcome to the reality of …
We get it—sun on your shoulders, turquoise water under the hull, and a reef stop on the way to Isla Mujeres sounds like the perfect day. But with local authorities warning about “pirate” boats operating without permits, it’s worth two minutes to check if your tour is legit before you board. As we at The …
If you’re a longtime fan of Tulum, you’ve probably felt it. The vibe is changing. The once-effortless cool has been replaced by a growing sense of frustration among travelers. And if you think it’s just a feeling, you’re wrong—the writing is officially on the wall. We’ve been on the ground, talking to locals and digging …
Let’s be honest about what planning a Cancun vacation actually looks like for most people: 30 open browser tabs, a half-dozen booking sites, and a growing sense of dread. Every resort starts to look the same—a sea of turquoise pools and white-sand beaches. But which one is your perfect match? The problem is, what those …
We at The Cancun Sun love a good glow-up—and this one is a biggie. GR Solaris Caribe, the longtime Mediterranean-style beachfront favorite in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, is wrapping a full refresh and will officially relaunch as an adults-only resort on December 15, 2025. Think quieter pools, elevated dining and cocktails, and rooms designed for couples …
You’ve made it. The plane has landed, the warm Cancun sun is on your skin, and a cheerful bartender is handing you a colorful welcome cocktail. You drop your bags in the room and head straight for the main event: the resort’s massive, sparkling, turquoise pool that’s been calling your name from the booking website …
For years, the great debate among Cancun lovers has been a predictable one. Do you visit in the winter for guaranteed perfect-but-crowded weather? In the spring for the vibrant party scene? Or in the summer for the bathwater-warm ocean? Each season has its pros and cons, and travelers have learned to pick their preference and …
If it feels like you’re seeing more Maple Leaf logos at baggage claim lately, you’re not imagining it. We at The Cancun Sun have watched Canadian travel roar back, and local officials say the Canadian share of visitors to Cancún nearly doubled in the first half of the year. That momentum isn’t a fluke—it’s being …