If you are planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean in 2026, mainland heavyweights like Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen are probably the first spots that pop into your mind. But just a short ferry ride across the water lies the gorgeous island of Cozumel, and it is quietly stealing the spotlight this year. …
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If you have ever taken the quick boat ride over from Playa del Carmen, you already know the secret. Cozumel is one of the most beautiful, laid-back islands in the Mexican Caribbean. But the secret is officially out. Cozumel is projecting an absolutely massive 2026, with local officials anticipating over 9 million total visitors this …
If you’ve been craving that real Caribbean-blue water (the kind that makes your camera roll instantly embarrassing), Cozumel deserves a spot at the very top of your list. And the best part? It’s way easier to reach than most people think. We at The Cancun Sun keep an eye on what’s getting simpler for travelers, …
For decades, Cozumel has held a very specific title: “The Cruise Capital of the Caribbean.” The daily rhythm of the island was dictated by the cruise schedule—thousands of tourists flood the streets at 9:00 AM, buy t-shirts and tequila, and vanish back onto their floating cities by 5:00 PM. But in 2025, that narrative has …
We at The Cancun Sun love a good metric—but we also love the story behind it. A new Latin America Tourism Density Index names Cozumel the region’s “most crowded” destination, with 43 tourists per resident across the year. Tulum lands second (39:1) and Cancun fifth (31:1). It sounds intense, but here’s the catch: this ratio …
We know you’ve probably heard of Isla Mujeres and Cozumel—those two island gems just off the coast of Cancún—but maybe you’ve never set foot on either one, or perhaps you’ve only skimmed the surface. Picking which slice of paradise suits your style can be a real head-scratcher. So we at The Cancún Sun have crafted …
You’ve probably heard the buzz – Cozumel is smashing records! The island kicked off 2025 with a historic bang, welcoming 1.5 million cruise passengers, cementing its status as a powerhouse Caribbean destination. With numbers like that, it’s clear this sunny island knows how to handle a crowd. But if you think Cozumel is just a …
The Mexican Caribbean is full of amazing vacation destinations, several of which get tens of thousands of visitors during the spring break season, which is already getting underway. Among that list of popular destinations are Cancun, Cozumel, and Playa del Carmen. In fact, these are three of the MOST popular Mexican Caribbean destinations right now. …
Vacations can put a pretty big dent in your wallet. That, and, of course, getting the time off, is why so many people only get the luxury of taking one or two vacations a year. But what if vacations could be more affordable? What if you could find beach bliss on a budget? The fact …
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, …