budget travel
Cancún on a budgetFeb 13, 2025 • 6 min read
It may be known for flash parties and luxury hotels, but it's possible to visit Cancún on a budget. Here are all the insider tips and tricks you need.
Cancun Travel Stories
- beaches7 of Cancún’s most sublime beaches
Feb 12, 2025 • 5 min read
Whether you want to party with the crowds or lie out alone in the sun, there’s a beach in Cancún for you.
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destination practicalitiesThe best time to visit Cancún
Feb 10, 2025 • 5 min read
Get to know Cancún’s different travel seasons with this guide to the weather, nightlife, crowds and costs.
- activitiesThe 10 best things to do in Cancún
Feb 9, 2025 • 7 min read
Cancún isn't all wild parties and Spring Break. It's full of art, culture, wildlife and stunning beaches. Here are our 10 favorite experiences in Cancún.
- public transport6 day trips from Cancún: cenotes, Mayan ruins and more
Feb 5, 2025 • 6 min read
We don’t blame you if you want to stay put in blissful Cancún. Yet these six day trips are all wonderful vacation add-ons.
- activities8 of the best free things to do in Cancún
Feb 3, 2025 • 6 min read
Exploring Mexico's Caribbean Coast on a tight budget? Here's our pick of the best things to do in Cancún that don't cost a penny.
- destination practicalitiesDiscover the best area to stay in Cancún for your vacation type
Jan 15, 2025 • 8 min read
Whether you want luxurious beach hotels, retail heaven or local culture and community, Cancún has the perfect neighborhood for you.
- family travelEverything you need to know about visiting Cancún with kids
Jan 21, 2024 • 5 min read
It may be known as a party town but Cancún is also an incredible destination for the whole family. Here's how to visit with your tots in tow.
- beachesCancún vs. Tulum: which should you choose for spring break?
Feb 21, 2022 • 10 min read
Cancún and Tulum are both crowd-pleasers, swathed in powder puff sand and lapped by the spearmint Caribbean Sea – but they’re as different as night and day.
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public transportRiviera Maya by bus, taxi or colectivo
Oct 25, 2019 • 4 min read
The Riviera Maya is a compact stretch of Caribbean coast jam-packed with activities ranging from snorkeling technicolor reefs, swimming in cenotes and simply…
- beachesPerfect places to travel with your baby
Jul 25, 2019 • 5 min read
Taking your baby away for the first time is a big milestone and choosing the right destination is key to making the trip a success. Unless you are super…
- beachesThe most romantic adults-only resorts in Mexico
Feb 12, 2019 • 6 min read
Every February, couples receive a not-so-gentle reminder to rekindle their romance. While cards, flowers, and chocolate may be the norm as far as gift…
- foodEight bars Cancún locals love
Nov 2, 2016 • 4 min read
Cancún is one of Mexico’s most popular tourist towns, in large part thanks to a nightlife scene that keeps the party going into the small hours every day…
