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 …
Transportation
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 …
In Cancun, there has been an ongoing issue regarding Uber’s legality in operating at the airport. Uber announced to its drivers that they could, but the taxi drivers disagreed, and the National Guard has been preventing them from doing so. Now, not only are Uber drivers being blocked from the airport, but authorities recently attempted …
In many places where you might be on vacation, you can book an Uber upon arrival to get from the airport to your hotel, but this is not the case when visiting Cancun. Although Uber notified its drivers that they could begin operating at the airport months ago, taxi drivers and authorities have not allowed …