CANCUN — The recent massive, peninsula-wide blackout served as a jarring reminder that even paradise is connected to a power grid. The outage, which affected over two million people across Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Campeche, left many travelers with two lingering questions: Why did this happen, and is my next vacation at risk of being …
Power Outage
We get it—seeing “blackout” and “Cancún” in the same sentence can make any traveler nervous. As we at The Cancun Sun keep a close eye on local infrastructure and hotel operations, here’s the real truth: for almost all visitors, power hiccups are a non-event. Most major resorts are built to keep the vacation vibes going …
A recent power outage in Quintana Roo, including the popular tourist destination of Cancun, have prompted concerns among travelers. However, industry experts and local officials assure that major resorts, particularly those belonging to large chains and high-end luxury establishments, are well-equipped with backup generators, minimizing any impact on vacationers. The power outage, attributed to regional …
Last Friday evening a major power outage occurred in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and even extended to parts of Chetumal. The power was out for quite a few hours, it wasn’t until past midnight on Saturday that things went back to normal. The incident affected the main hotel zones in both Cancun, and Playa del …




