You spend months dreaming of turquoise water, only to arrive and find the shoreline buried under three feet of brown, smelly sargassum. It is the single biggest “vacation ruiner” in the region. The standard advice has always been to “just go to Isla Mujeres or Cozumel.” And while that works, adding a ferry transfer to …
Costa Mujeres
After years of covering the Mexican Caribbean, I have checked into more than 30 different resorts in Cancun. I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the overpriced. The truth is, while there are hundreds of hotels in the Hotel Zone, most of them blur together. But there are three properties that I actually spend my …
If you tried to book a room in Costa Mujeres this past December, you probably hit a wall. We saw the numbers—88% occupancy over the holidays. That is even higher than Cancun’s Hotel Zone. A few years ago, nobody even knew where this place was. Now, it’s one of the only places people want to …
Let’s be real for a second. We all love the electric energy of the Hotel Zone—it’s iconic for a reason. But sometimes, you don’t want to fight for a lounge chair at 7:00 AM, and you definitely don’t want to hear a bachelorette party woo-hooing outside your window when you’re trying to nap. If your …
You’ve probably spent hours scrolling through pictures of stunning Cancun all-inclusive resorts, trying to find the perfect one. But what most travelers don’t realize until it’s too late is that “Cancun” isn’t just one place anymore. There are now two very different coasts to choose from, and booking the wrong one can completely change your …
Close your eyes and picture this: the sun warming your skin as you stroll along a pristine crescent of white sand, the only soundtrack being gentle waves lapping at your feet. All of us at The Cancun Sun are obsessed with Costa Mujeres—and once you experience its secluded beaches, sparkling waters, and laid-back luxury resorts, …
COSTA MUJERES, QR, Mexico – Travelers and residents can look forward to smoother and faster journeys between Cancun and the burgeoning resort area of Costa Mujeres, thanks to a new 132 million dollar highway. Construction on the 25.4-kilometer corridor, which will directly link Cancun’s López Portillo Avenue with Costa Mujeres, is set to begin April …
There are a lot of places to visit in the Mexican Caribbean for stunning beaches, unique activities, and luxury all-inclusive resorts, but there are a few reasons why, according to the latest tourism stats, many are choosing Costa Mujeres. This area near Cancun has been developing over the last decade, but most of the growth …
Cancun is a popular winter vacation destination, so popular that hotels reach near capacity during the winter months, and this year, tourism officials expect occupancy to go above 90 percent. That doesn’t mean you can’t still have an amazing Mexican Caribbean vacation this winter, even though several other destinations in the region are also trending …
The Mexican Caribbean is full of amazing vacation destinations that have grown popular as alternatives to the most popular, which is Cancun. Some of these destinations are perfect for those looking for a quieter, more laid-back vacation. One, called Costa Mujeres, is less than 30 minutes from Cancun’s Hotel Zone, and we’ll go over everything …