The season for sargassum has seemingly come early in the Mexican Caribbean, and Isla Mujeres has seen its first sargassum of the year on the island’s most popular beach. During the busy winter season, there has been very little of the ever-present seaweed, as is typical. But as spring and summer get closer, tourists can …
Tourism
There is no shortage of boat tours you can take in Cancun. Many of them are a lot of fun, but typically there will be other tourists on the boat at the same time. Chartering a private yacht, on the other hand, will give you the privacy you need to really enjoy boating in Cancun, …
Vacationers who visited Cancun during the winter months were blessed with a limited amount of sargassum, but those visiting in the near future may not be so lucky. A new forecast for Cancun from the Sargassum Monitoring Network shows an increase in sargassum that will be starting in the next week. The Sargassum Monitoring Network …
There’s nowhere quite like the tranquil, chill beach vibes of Isla Holbox. It’s a destination loved by international tourists and locals alike, and it remains a trending destination despite having any big hotel names or brands on the island. If you’re on a budget (and want to meet lots of new people along the way), …
While many of us travelers are certainly familiar with the Riviera Maya destinations like Playa del Carmen and Tulum, do we know much about the smaller towns and destinations to the south? Just drive past Playa del Carmen, and you’ll find no shortage of natural wonders for any type of traveler, and they are especially …
From Cancun to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and beyond, the Mexican Caribbean is one of the world’s hottest travel destinations. So much so that a number of local tourism professionals in the region are estimating an even better year in 2023 compared to the record-breaking year that the Mexican Caribbean had in 2022 as they …
Cancun is an amazing vacation destination on its own that millions of tourists from all over the world visit every year, with more last year than ever before, in fact. But although the city has plenty to offer for visitors, one of the best things about Cancun is that it’s so close to many other …
If you’re a regular reader of the Cancun Sun, it’s no surprise to you that Cancun has been a record-breaking travel destination for the past few years. From welcoming a record number of arrivals at the Cancun International Airport to being the most popular destination in Mexico for U.S. travelers year-round, Cancun is a solid …
The 30th anniversary of the Playa del Carmen carnival is quickly approaching, and entertainment for the carnival has already been announced. One of those announcements was that the American group Black Eyed Peas will be headlining what is going to be one of the biggest celebrations to date in Playa del Carmen. Nearly $1.5 million …
The ongoing turmoil between taxi and Uber drivers recently came to a boiling point when a judge declared that Uber is operating legally and can provide transportation in Cancun. Taxi drivers were apparently infuriated by the ruling, arguing that Uber drivers should have to follow the same process as taxi drivers in order to operate …