For any first-time visitor to Cancun, the scene can be a shock. You imagine turquoise water, powdery white sand, and a margarita in hand. You get all that, but you also get soldiers in full desert camouflage, carrying tactical rifles, walking past the sunbathers. It’s a sight that can be jarring, but it is by …
Our eagle eyes at The Cancun Sun have spotted some exciting news straight from the World Travel Awards: Isla Mujeres is officially nominated for Mexico & Central America’s Leading Island Destination 2025! These awards are among the travel industry’s highest honor, so this nod proves Isla Mujeres is no hidden secret. If you’ve ever dreamed …
Of all the questions we get here at The Cancun Sun, one reigns supreme: “For my 2025 vacation, should I choose Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, or Tulum?” It’s the great debate for anyone dreaming of turquoise water and warm Mexican sun. These three jewels of the Riviera Maya are close geographically, but they offer vastly …
Tulum brings to mind images of turquoise water, ancient Mayan ruins overlooking the sea, and a chic, bohemian vibe that’s hard to find anywhere else. Millions of people flock to this slice of the Mexican Caribbean each year, and the vast, overwhelming majority leave with nothing but great memories and a camera roll full of …
Sun-seekers are flocking to the Mexican Caribbean in record numbers this year, and we at The Cancun Sun have been busy separating the dream vacation from the nightmare headline. From uncovering a fraudulent call center that sold imaginary getaways to following the month-long imprisonment of a Michigan couple after a timeshare dispute (yep, that really …
It’s the great Cancun debate, a question as fierce as the midday sun on Playa Delfines. It’s a battle waged on every travel forum and Facebook group, splitting vacationers into two passionate camps: Team Wristband vs. Team Freedom. The question is simple: With prices soaring, are all-inclusive resorts still the undisputed king of the Cancun …
CANCUN – If you’ve been scrolling through vacation news, you’ve probably heard the dreaded word: sargassum. This floating brown seaweed has been a party-crasher on many beautiful Caribbean beaches. But in Cancun, the city is fighting back, and winning. Thanks to a massive, around-the-clock effort, Cancun’s world-famous beaches are looking spectacular, clean, and ready for …
Vacationers and residents in Cancun and the Riviera Maya can breathe a sigh of relief—local meteorologists are predicting a quiet end to June, with no tropical cyclones expected to form in the region. That’s right: no hurricanes, no tropical storms, just blue skies and beach days ahead. Luis Antonio Morales Ocaña, a meteorologist with Playa …
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – The pristine white sands and turquoise waters that define the Mexican Caribbean are facing an unprecedented threat. A record-breaking invasion of sargassum seaweed is washing ashore in such massive quantities that hotel leaders are now reporting tourist cancellations, forcing the entire region to grapple with an economic and environmental crisis that …
CANCUN, MEXICO – We’ve all had that nagging thought in the back of our minds before a big trip: “what if I get sick in Cancun?” It’s a scary situation, no doubt, so let’s clear up the confusion. Think of this as your logistical guide – who to call, where to go, and how the …