TULUM – For years, travelers have whispered about it, shared frustrated stories online, and ultimately begrudgingly paid it: the notoriously high cost of transportation in Tulum. Despite the region’s increasing tourism infrastructure, including the new Tulum International Airport (TQO), and even during periods of lower seasonal demand, one fact remains stubbornly consistent in late 2025: …
Transportation
If you’ve seen headlines about Cancun bus fares going up, take a breath—this is very likely a non-issue for visitors. We at The Cancun Sun have dug into the details, and the big picture is this: authorities are exploring a small fare update only if the service improves first. Even with a modest increase, Cancun’s …
If you arrived in Cancun this week, you may have noticed something almost spooky… quiet. The curbside chaos of hawkers, “pirate” taxis, and clipboard–wielding “halcones” (spotters who funnel arrivals toward sketchy vans) has all but vanished. That’s because Mexico’s National Guard has kicked off a major, open-ended crackdown aimed at rooting out illegal transportation at …
Cancun, Quintana Roo – Here at The Cancun Sun, we champion a sustainable future for Cancun, and the latest transportation project will definitely help advance our city. Get ready for a smoother, cleaner, and more organized commute, Cancun! The city is paving the way for a major upgrade to its public transportation system, with a …
Cancun, a beloved getaway for travelers worldwide, is one step closer to smoother, more efficient vacations. The Nichupté vehicular bridge, a major infrastructure project, has reached 74.60% physical completion, promising to significantly reduce travel times and enhance the overall tourist experience for all visitors. For all travelers, time is precious. Every minute spent in traffic …
Tulum Airport began operating a little over a year ago, in December 2023, and the first year of operations far exceeded expectations. More than a million passengers have already flown into the brand-new airport, which is located about 27 miles from the Tulum Hotel Zone. Given the distance between the airport and the tourist area …
There are several different options for getting from Cancun Airport to your hotel when vacationing in the destination. Among them are private transportation, shuttles, the ADO bus service, and taxis, but what you won’t be able to take to or from the airport is an Uber. Despite Uber repeatedly failing to get permission to offer …
Many travelers who visit Cancun don’t prefer taxis over other forms of transportation for several reasons. Aside from the usual complaints, the ongoing battle with Uber drivers and the “monopoly mentality” scares people away. Fortunately, there are plenty of other options, and we’ll discuss the top Cancun transport alternatives as four main complaints drive passengers …
Getting to your destination’s airport while taking a vacation is only half the journey. Once there, you’ll need to get from the airport to your hotel, a detail that is often an afterthought but important to consider. Getting from Cancun Airport to the Hotel Zone, where you’ll likely be staying, is a bit pricey. Finding …
Uber has a long and storied history in Cancun. It began operating in the destination way back in 2016 but stopped just months later. It didn’t start again until 2019, on an unofficial basis. Since then, the company has battled to be recognized as a legal transportation provider despite having been given the legal go-ahead …