If you are planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean this year, you are probably debating the ultimate logistical question: Should I rent a car, or just rely on taxis and shuttles? If you look online, the advice is incredibly polarized. Half of the internet claims that driving in the Yucatán Peninsula is the ultimate, …
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We all know the feeling. The wheels touch down in Cancun, the cabin erupts in scattered applause, and you are officially on vacation. But before you can order that first margarita, you have to survive the final boss: Cancun International Airport customs and baggage claim. I want to give a quick disclaimer right up front: …
We see them every time we fly into Cancun. Travelers sprinting out of Terminal 3, desperate to start their vacation immediately. They grab a $22 Margaritaville drink at the airport, stop to talk to the “helpful guy” in the hallway who promises a free taxi, and hit the pool at 2:30 PM in the blazing …
You’ve made it. After a long flight, you’ve navigated the airport gauntlet, found your shuttle, and you’re finally stepping into the magnificent, marble lobby of your all-inclusive resort. You walk to the front desk, beaming, ready to get your key and collapse in your room. And then you hear the five most dreaded words in …
We at The Cancun Sun saw a viral clip making the rounds this weekend: a beach club worker in Cancún allegedly demanded a 35%–40% tip and, when the guest declined, hurled classist and racist insults. The video—posted by a user identified as @carlosdruckerg—sparked a bigger conversation about tipping, discrimination, and what’s actually required by law …
CANCUN, MEXICO – The moment arrives like clockwork at the end of a perfect, sun-drenched meal in paradise. The server places the bill on your table. You’ve just enjoyed incredible food, the ocean breeze was your dinner music, and the service was warm and attentive. But then, a familiar wave of anxiety washes over you. …
It’s a sour end to an otherwise perfect day in paradise. You’ve just had a fantastic dinner, the ocean breeze is warm, and the mood is perfect. Then the bill arrives, and it’s way higher than expected. You get that sneaky suspicion you’ve been taken for a ride. Unfortunately, this scenario is becoming more common. …
Millions of tourists arrive at Cancun Airport every year, and most of them probably have a pretty good experience, but not all travelers arriving in Cancun do. There are several complaints that some tourists have, but officials are working on how to fix those issues. There are three specific ways in which Cancun plans to …
The once sleepy fishing village of Tulum has grown at a dizzying rate over the past 10 years, graduating from a little-known backpacker’s paradise into one of the world’s most famous destinations. With the third most popular archaeological site in Mexico at the Tulum ruins, outstanding beaches, big-name music festivals, and an ever-increasing number of …
Cancun’s beaches are more popular than ever as travelers flock to the coastal destination in droves in search of some of the best white-sand beaches in the country. During the busy summer holiday period, enjoying Cancun’s beaches can feel like an overwhelming challenge, with crowds at their peak. But as the city slowly switches gears …