You’ve made it through customs, collected your bags, and taken your first step out of the Cancun airport into the warm, tropical air. What happens next can set the entire tone for your vacation. You can face the chaotic “taxi gauntlet” and haggle for a price, or you can have a seamless, stress-free start to …
For decades, its reputation has been legendary. Punta Cancun, better known as the “Party Zone,” is the vibrant, neon-soaked heart of Cancun’s world-famous nightlife. It’s an image synonymous with spring breakers, epic DJ sets, and nights that turn into mornings. But what is the reality of the Party Zone in 2025, especially on a typical …
CANCUN — After a summer that saw sargassum levels reach unprecedented highs—at times 400% greater than in previous years—travelers with fall vacation plans have been anxiously watching the forecasts. The key question on everyone’s mind: when will it end? Here at The Cancun Sun, we have some good news to report. Based on our on-the-ground …
We at The Cancun Sun love celebrating the magic of our Hotel Zone—those calm turquoise beaches on the “7,” late-night tacos, sunrise walks, and jungle-fringed lagoon views. But today we’re also passing along an important reminder from local authorities: give wildlife space, especially around the Nichupté Lagoon. The alert follows an incident Friday afternoon in …
September in Cancun. For years, the name has conjured images of two things: daily rain showers and empty resorts. It’s traditionally been labeled the peak of the “slow season,” a time for deep discounts and a gamble on the weather. But as Cancun’s popularity has skyrocketed, the old rules no longer apply. So, what is …
We at The Cancun Sun love a good beach day—but we’re just as excited when Cancun levels up its culture game. And that’s exactly what’s happening right now at the Mayan Museum of Cancun (Museo Maya de Cancún), where a brand-new exhibition is putting one of the region’s most fascinating ancient cities in the spotlight. …
It’s the small moment that can send a jolt of panic through an otherwise perfect Cancun vacation. You’re at the pool and realize you forgot your good sunscreen. You get back to the room late and are hit with a sudden, intense craving for a simple McDonald’s cheeseburger. In the past, this meant a trip …
It’s one of the most common myths about the Cancun Hotel Zone: that the endless stretch of pristine, white-sand beach is the private property of the massive resorts that line it. New visitors often find themselves wondering, “Where can I actually go? Let’s be clear: by federal law, every single beach in Mexico is public …
If you love a big, activity-packed all-inclusive with an easy hop to the Hotel Zone, we at The Cancun Sun have good news: Royalton Riviera Cancun is getting a multi-million-dollar refresh—and a change in who’s running the show. The dual property (family-friendly Royalton Riviera Cancun and adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun) will be managed …
It is the central promise of an all-inclusive vacation: a single price for a truly stress-free experience. The wristband on your arm is your key to a world where your wallet can stay locked in the hotel safe. The food, the drinks, and yes, even the tips, are supposedly “included.” But as you watch a …