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 …
Isla Mujeres
Sunshine, sandy toes, and stunning sea views… Isla Mujeres is already a dream vacation spot, but this summer, the island is stepping up its game in a big way. If you’ve been thinking about hopping over to this slice of Caribbean paradise, we’ve got some exciting news you’ll want to hear. Isla Mujeres is launching …
It’s no secret that the Mexican Caribbean has numerous stunning beaches lining its white sand coast, but two of them stand out above all the rest. Those beaches are Cancun’s Playa Delfines, also known as Dolphin Beach, and Playa Norte, on the island of Isla Mujeres, which sits just off the coast of Cancun. These …
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, …
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 …
Cancun has been steadily growing in popularity over the last several decades, and as its popularity has grown, so has the popularity of other surrounding destinations. One of them is the island of Isla Mujeres, which sits directly across from Cancun, about 8 miles off of the coast. Isla Mujeres has plenty of luxurious hotels, …
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 …
Despite the constant efforts of Cancun officials to keep sargassum off its otherwise stunning beaches, it is a natural phenomenon, and only so much can be done. Sargassum barriers, sargassum collection ships, and various cleaning methods are all used to limit the amount of sargassum on the destination’s beaches. During sargassum season, though, it’s often …
There is no shortage of amazing vacation destinations lining the Mexican Caribbean coast, but there are only a few island paradises where you can spend the day. Two, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, are super popular among tourists who want to experience a day on a tropical island during their Mexican Caribbean vacation. These islands are …
For many travelers, the perfect vacation is filled with sunny days, endless white sand beaches, and aqua-colored water so clear that you can see to the bottom. The Mexican Caribbean, including destinations like Cancun and Playa del Carmen, has that, but so does a little island called Isla Mujeres that sits off the coast of …