For years, the question for savvy travelers in the Mexican Caribbean has been, “Where do you go after you’ve ‘done’ Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum?” Visitors are constantly searching for that perfect, next-level destination—a place that offers something new, something more authentic, something beyond the mega-resorts of the main tourist corridor. The internet is …
Bacalar
Forget the endless seaweed cleanup and the nose‑wrinkling smell—there’s a new contender on the scene calling all sun chasers: Bacalar, the “Maldives” of Mexico. While the Riviera Maya battles one of its worst sargassum seasons yet, we at The Cancun Sun have set our sights inland, where the waters stay crystal clear and the vibe …
The Mexican Caribbean is known for several things. Beautiful white sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise water, stunning nature, luxurious hotels and resorts, and fascinating Mayan ruins. Its coast spans from Cancun all the way down to a little town called Bacalar. This breathtakingly beautiful destination south of Cancun is worth visiting anyway, but it also just …
If you didn’t know what sargassum was before you visited Cancun, you likely did after, or you will if you’ll be visiting in the future, especially this year. Officials are predicting a major increase in sargassum in Cancun. While the destination does what it can to control it, it continues to be an ongoing problem, …
Travelers love visiting Cancun, but they also love visiting other destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, and one place in particular is getting more and more visitors. Bacalar, a town south of other popular destinations like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, is a fascinating destination that is expected to reach even higher occupancy numbers this …
Different travelers visit Mexico for different reasons, but the majority of American travelers who go to the Mexican Caribbean do so to enjoy the beaches and luxury all-inclusive resorts. There is much more to see in this diverse region, though. The Mexican Caribbean’s Magic Towns One of the things travelers to the region must see …
Calling a destination the “New Tulum” is a big claim to make, but thanks to a few huge changes in the Mexican Caribbean in the past few years for one town, the shoe fits. But first, it’s important to clarify how there can be a new Tulum when Tulum still exists. Over the past decade, …
One thing that the Mexican Caribbean is in no short supply of is…beautiful hotels. Over the past couple of years, more and more hotels have been popping up all over Mexico, from boutique stays to luxury, all-star inclusive resorts, and tourists are flocking to the destination more than ever before. While Cancun remains a number …
There are several amazing vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean and throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, but one in particular is getting a lot of attention right now. Bacalar, an inland destination that’s about 4.5 hours from Cancun, is not located on the Caribbean coast but has a stunning lake that draws tourists from far and …
Travelers to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean love visiting the southern town of Bacalar. However, the distance and limited transportation options to the popular destination have held back travelers’ ability to make the trek to enjoy the town. In the past, tourists had the option of a bus ride or an expensive rental car, taxi, …