CANCUN — Forget everything you think you know about Cancun’s culinary scene. While the Hotel Zone offers its share of fantastic dining, the true heartbeat of Mexican gastronomy pulses through the vibrant streets and bustling taquerias of downtown. And for those eager to tap into that authentic flavor, one experience rises above the rest. The …
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Thinking about trading the buffet line for a big-night-out in Cancun? We at The Cancun Sun dug through traveler forums, price lists, and the brand-new Michelin Guide to see when an off-resort splurge makes memories—and when it just drains your pesos. Spoiler: it depends on why you’re here, how long you’re staying, and how adventurous …
If your Cancún routine is stuck on resort buffets and beach-club burgers, we’ve got tastier news. Beginning 5–6 July, downtown’s Parque de las Palapas turns into a recurring, open-air kitchen called ¡Qué Rico es Cancún! (How Delicious Cancun is!)—and it promises to pop up every single month with a fresh culinary theme. Think of it …
Hold on to your sombreros, folks! There’s a delicious shake-up happening down in sunny Cancun. Forget those all-inclusive resort buffets for a minute, because a growing wave of tourists is ditching the hotel zone and making a beeline for downtown. Why the sudden migration? Well, it turns out their taste buds are craving the real …
Chances are that if a traveler is planning a vacation getaway to Mexico this year, they are most likely heading to the beach resort destination of Cancun. That’s the finding of a recent analysis by the Mexico Ministry of Tourism. That number’s not expected to change much this year as Cancun skyrockets in popularity among …
Tourists seeking to escape from the winter blues and find an exotic winter vacation getaway are selecting the Magical Town of Bacalar for their adventure for the peak fall and winter holiday travel season. In fact, many regard the Mexican Caribbean in the far south of Quintana Roo near the border of Belize as the …
A city near Cancun that’s rapidly growing in popularity with tourists is undergoing a dramatic redevelopment, which will make it a future must-see destination for travelers. The city of Merida just debuted phase one of changing the historic center of the town into what will become the Great Tourist-Gastronomic Corridor of the city. Phase One …
Costa Mujeres has been making the headlines this year as a rising star for travelers in the Mexican Caribbean. In addition to its quaint shores, laid-back tropical lifestyle, and some of the best resorts in Quintana Roo, Costa Mujeres is also trending as a foodie traveler’s paradise. Resorts in this emerging hotspot elevate traditional all-inclusive …