There is one tension-filled debate flooding travel forums right now, and the problem always peaks during the high season. Here at The Cancun Sun, we call it the “towel game,” and it is a never-ending saga. If you look at social media today, it is filled with comments from frustrated travelers who are waking up …
If you are planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean, there is one word that dictates the success of your beach days more than the weather forecast: sargassum. This naturally occurring brown algae has evolved from a seasonal nuisance into a massive logistical crisis for the region. Driven by rising ocean temperatures, massive floating islands …
If you have ever flown into Cancun International Airport (CUN), you already know about the infamous gauntlet waiting for you right outside the sliding glass doors. After a long flight and clearing customs, the last thing you want to deal with is a chaotic swarm of transportation touts, aggressive negotiations, and the sinking feeling that …
The biggest sporting event on the planet is arriving in North America this summer, and it is going to completely alter the landscape of Mexican travel. From June 11 to July 19, the 2026 World Cup will take over the continent. While the official Mexican host cities are Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, you are …
The transfer between the Cancun International Airport and the Hotel Zone is about to get a whole lot faster. During a site inspection this Friday, President Claudia Sheinbaum and Infrastructure Secretary Jesús Antonio Esteva Medina officially confirmed that the Nichupté Vehicular Bridge is on track to open to the public by the end of April …
If you have driven down Boulevard Kukulcan in the Hotel Zone anytime in the last year, you probably noticed that one of Cancun’s most famous architectural landmarks has been unusually quiet. The Paradisus Cancún by Meliá—famous worldwide for its massive, glass-roofed Mayan pyramid design—shut its doors to the public to undergo a massive transformation. But …
Remember the good old days of sliding a $20 bill across the front desk to score a massive suite? Unfortunately, those days are mostly gone. The Cancun Sun visited multiple major resorts this week, speaking directly to front desk agents to find out exactly when, how, and why they give out room upgrades in 2026. …
The arrival experience at Cancun International Airport has fundamentally changed for 2026. Thanks to the massive rollout of automated e-gates, the days of standing in hour-long immigration lines are pretty much over. Travelers are now whizzing through federal passport control in a matter of minutes, completely transforming the first touchpoint of a Mexican vacation. However, …
You have finally booked your flights, secured your hotel, and you are ready to dive into the incredible culinary scene the Mexican Caribbean has to offer. But when you sit down for dinner and open the menu this spring, you need to be prepared for a bit of sticker shock. If you are traveling to …
Travelers are always surprised the first time they touch down in Cancun. If you were only to listen to the news, you would think Mexico in general is a dangerous place. But once you land in Cancun, you might be surprised by the safety bubble the city has created for travelers. It won’t be violent …