If your Cancún routine is stuck on resort buffets and beach-club burgers, we’ve got tastier news. Beginning 5–6 July, downtown’s Parque de las Palapas turns into a recurring, open-air kitchen called ¡Qué Rico es Cancún! (How Delicious Cancun is!)—and it promises to pop up every single month with a fresh culinary theme. Think of it …
For decades, the ultimate image of relaxation in the Riviera Maya was a massage in a quiet, air-conditioned room, with the faint sound of the ocean somewhere in the distance. It was peaceful, it was pleasant, but it was also predictable. Now, a new trend is taking root deep in the lush jungles just beyond …
In the world of travel, some destinations are popular, and some are true powerhouses. And when it comes to North Americans looking for a Mexican getaway, the data shows that one destination stands in a league of its own: Cancun. It’s not just a feeling; it’s a statistical fact. According to the latest official tourism …
The first time we at The Cancún Sun set eyes on Ek Balam, we were blown away. There’s nothing like the feeling of being on top of a 95-foot pyramid, staring over an ocean of jungle so green it looks fake. No ropes, no whistles, no guards yelling “¡Bájate!” the way they do at Chichén …
Not long ago, Tulum’s reputation was built on a specific kind of magic: barefoot, bohemian-chic party vibes. It was the go-to spot for younger travelers seeking yoga by day and energetic beach parties by night, all fueled by a sense of rustic, affordable coolness. But stroll through Tulum today, and you’ll feel a palpable shift …
Imagine you’ve spent months planning the perfect family vacation to Playa del Carmen. You booked a beautiful, family-friendly beachfront resort with a trusted name, perfect for you and the kids. Your flights are paid for, the vacation time is approved, and you’re all counting down the days. Then, the news drops: the hotel is changing …
The promise is everywhere in Cancún’s Hotel Zone: glossy banners that scream “$500 Resort Credit!” FOMO kicks in; who doesn’t want free spending money for the spa or off-site tours? Yet scroll past the offer and you’ll discover service-fee clauses, coupon fine print, and minimum-night caveats that quietly shift part of that “gift” back onto …
When you picture Cancun, you picture the beach. It’s the postcard image burned into our minds: brilliant turquoise water meeting a stretch of impossibly white, powder-soft sand. It’s the reason millions of us flock here every year. But keeping that paradise looking perfect isn’t just a matter of luck or magic; it’s a matter of …
For months, the Riviera Maya has been buzzing with rumors about the next big thing from its most ambitious resort developer. Now, the wait is over. Grupo Xcaret is officially pulling back the curtain on a massive, $40 million expansion to its flagship Hotel Xcaret México, and the grand opening is happening in just 48 …
Cancún is all surf and sun, but what if you could trade that beach lounger for pastel mansions, Mayan-Spanish fusion cuisine, and streets so calm families munch marquesitas well past midnight? Enter Mérida, the nearly 500-year-old capital of Yucatán that tops “safest cities” lists year after year. A recent roundup from The Nestmann Group crowns …