We at The Cancun Sun are hearing it more every week: travelers are flying to Cancun not just for beaches, but for braces, new knees, and even full-smile makeovers—often at half to one-third of U.S. prices. As the ecosystem matures (and gets easier to navigate), expect medical tourism here to surge—especially with new, resort-area hospitals …
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Get ready to hear a whole lotta “¡Hola!” at the airports this summer, because a new report says Cancun, Mexico, is the number one international hotspot for American travelers! That’s right, folks are trading their office chairs for beach loungers, and it seems like Cancun’s sandy shores and turquoise waters are calling their names the …
CANCUN, MEXICO – A tragic multi-vehicle collision in Cancun has claimed the life of an American travel influencer, authorities confirm. The incident, involving approximately 10 vehicles, occurred on march 6th according to a family post on Instagram. The influencer had just arrived in Cancun and was enroute to her hotel when the accident happened. “We …
Mexican Caribbean destinations like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum are most known for their beautiful beaches, which is undeniable. Their location on the Yucatan Peninsula, though, means they all have various Mayan ruins to explore, too. While they may not be as well-known as those further inland like the great Chichen Itza, destinations along …
It’s no secret that the Mexican Caribbean has numerous stunning beaches lining its white sand coast, but two of them stand out above all the rest. Those beaches are Cancun’s Playa Delfines, also known as Dolphin Beach, and Playa Norte, on the island of Isla Mujeres, which sits just off the coast of Cancun. These …
There’s no denying the popularity of Cancun. The millions of visitors the destination gets every year are evidence of how popular it is. But Cancun isn’t just popular, it’s one of the top destinations in the world in 2025, according to TripAdvisor. It made the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best list along with …
The Mexican Caribbean is full of amazing vacation destinations, several of which get tens of thousands of visitors during the spring break season, which is already getting underway. Among that list of popular destinations are Cancun, Cozumel, and Playa del Carmen. In fact, these are three of the MOST popular Mexican Caribbean destinations right now. …
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 …
Typically, sargassum season starts in Cancun in April, but sometimes it arrives as early as February. Travelers visiting the destination over the next couple of months, though, will undoubtedly welcome the news that this is not the case this year. The beaches are expected to be in perfect condition all the way until April. Why …
Playa Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International just recently announced the opening of a new luxury adult-only all-inclusive in the Mexican Caribbean. This new 5-star luxury all-inclusive in the charming town of Puerto Morelos is just 20 minutes from Cancun Airport, but being close to Cancun isn’t all it has to offer. Read on to …