If you are traveling to the Mexican Caribbean this year, your to-do list probably includes packing sunscreen, finding your passport, and booking your airport transportation. Unfortunately, there is one more thing you need to be highly vigilant about before you even leave home: the Visitax scam. Thousands of U.S. tourists are being targeted by highly …
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We’ve all seen them. You are scrolling through Facebook or Google, and an ad pops up: “7 Nights at an All-Inclusive in Cancun for $499 – Flight Included!” Your gut tells you it’s impossible, but your brain wants to believe it. Unfortunately, in 2026, the digital landscape is a minefield. Scammers are getting smarter, building …
We at The Cancún Sun take the safety and satisfaction of our readers seriously—and that’s why this latest update on airport transport scams is especially important for anyone arriving at Cancún International Airport. A new wave of complaints from international tourists arriving at Cancun International Airport has brought attention to a troubling scam involving airport …
Recently a tourist had to get from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 at Cancun International Airport and due to the early 1:45 a.m. arrival time, the traveler opted to flag an unknowingly “unofficial” taxi for the short trip. It is not that unusual of an occurrence, especially if the Cancun traveler is elderly and has …
The United States Federal Trade Commission has issued an official consumer alert warning for travelers planning to head to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean for the upcoming spring holiday travel period. Scammers are currently preying on travelers looking forward to enjoying a spring beach vacation getaway by offering them a free or low-priced trip to …
Tourists in Cancun need to be extra careful when exchanging money on their upcoming vacation getaway. There have been a number of counterfeit bills floating around in the south of Quintana Roo that are expected to be making their way towards the area around Cancun and the Yucatan in a matter of days. Counterfeit Bills …
Isla Mujeres, an island off the Cancun shore, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent times, even breaking tourism records in 2023. While formerly a day trip destination for Cancun tourists, more and more travelers are choosing to stay overnight, and often longer, at this gorgeous island. This is mainly due to the growing number of …
One of the most popular attractions for visitors to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean has to be the eco-tourism adventure theme park Xcaret. For travelers from all over the world, this is their dream destination, a must-see place to visit for their winter holiday vacation travel. Unfortunately, there have been reports that this dream destination …
It’s one of the most popular items that tourists buy when vacationing in Mexico. However, travelers to Isla Mujeres should beware of a scam running in the tourist hotspot when it comes to selling this popular item to visitors. Tourists Falling Victim According to several reports from Isla Mujeres, there has been a sharp increase …
Cancun is expected to welcome a record number of travelers this year, with most visitors flocking to the sunny destination via the massive Cancun International Airport. Despite the airport’s growing size, travelers continue to encounter different scams after arriving in the coastal hotspot. This time around, reports over unfair exchange rates at Cancun airport’s currency exchange …