TULUM, Mexico – The shine appears to be wearing off Tulum, once the darling of the trendy travel scene. This Caribbean hotspot is now facing a harsh reality check, with luxury hotel prices dropping significantly as its popularity takes a hit. A perfect storm of issues, from an oversupply of properties to concerns about the …
If you arrived in Cancun this week, you may have noticed something almost spooky… quiet. The curbside chaos of hawkers, “pirate” taxis, and clipboard–wielding “halcones” (spotters who funnel arrivals toward sketchy vans) has all but vanished. That’s because Mexico’s National Guard has kicked off a major, open-ended crackdown aimed at rooting out illegal transportation at …
CANCUN, Mexico – June 3, 2025 – Someone forgot to tell Cancun it’s supposed to be the “low season.” The jewel of the Mexican Caribbean is positively humming with activity, as hotel occupancy rates soared past expectations at the end of May, leaving industry insiders pleasantly surprised and turning earlier, more cautious predictions on their …
Get your forks ready, culinary adventurers! The sizzle in Mexico’s vibrant food scene just got hotter. The latest Michelin Guide Mexico 2025 selections have been unveiled, and the big news? Three culinary powerhouses in the sun-drenched paradise of Cancun and the Riviera Maya are sparkling even brighter, having successfully retained their prestigious Michelin Stars! This …
There’s “living your best life,” and then there’s floating in warm Caribbean water while a green sea turtle paddles past like it owns the place (because, well, it does). We at The Cancun Sun want every traveler to tick this bucket-list moment and leave the beach better than we found it, so grab your reef-safe …
We know you’re here for the turquoise waters, the ancient wonders, and maybe a margarita or two (or three, we’re not judging!). But along with that glorious sunshine, our beautiful corner of paradise is experiencing some serious heat, and local health authorities want to make sure it’s only the good times that are sizzling, not …
The dream of a seamless arrival in sunny Cancun is, for many tourists, quickly turning into a stressful reality. Faced with notoriously high airport taxi fares, a growing number of travelers are opting for a less conventional, and far more arduous, start to their vacation: a kilometer-plus walk with their luggage to meet Uber drivers …
We’ve all been there. Standing at baggage claim, flip-flops already on, wondering how fast we can get from the airport tarmac to the pool float! That’s where swim-out rooms come in clutch. Imagine checking in, tossing your suitcase on the bed, and your very first cannonball is a left turn away. No elevator rides, no …
Riviera Maya, Mexico – June 2, 2025 – It looks like Mother Nature has decided to send a rather unwelcome guest to some of our favorite Mexican Caribbean beaches. Reports are rolling in that a hefty amount of sargassum seaweed has made a grand, and somewhat gooey, entrance, particularly along the shores of Playa del …
Cancun, Mexico – Mother Nature’s decided to shake things up a bit, and it looks like we’re in for some “liquid sunshine” and a good dose of that classic Caribbean humidity. But hey, this is Cancun – a little rain isn’t going to dampen our spirits, right? According to the weather wizards at AccuWeather and other …