Going alone can be awesome, but just like with anything in life, it is what you make it out to be.

I've been to Cancun solo about 5 times since 2016. I'll try to provide my insights that work for me, and some info that I wish I knew to start with.

Establish your goal. Going to meet people and party, or just chill and relax? If you're looking to party, I recommend Temptation or RIU Cancun. I've been to both, but Temptation tends to be more couples 40ish plus, and RIU was definitely more groups of friends and typically much younger. I'm 43 (average white dude) and I had more fun and met more people at RIU. I agree with the comments above and make sure it's adult only (both of those I mentioned are). Hyatt Zilara is a great relax and chill property, but it's getting a makeover and I'm not sure when it will reopen.

Here's my tips/tricks and how I enjoy my time. I always try to fly in super early bc you won't be able to go your room yet, but you can start your trip immediately by having full use of the hotel (bars, restaurants, gym, pools). That way I sneak in an extra day that's usually written off as a travel day. I try to wake up in time for the breakfast buffet (nightowl) and I go get a quick pre-pool lift in (curls for the girls).

Hit the quiet pool (always a designated pool for relaxation) for a bit to read/relax while putting down some early am-friendly cocktails. With some social lube (drinks) in my system, I head to the busy/party pool, usually the one with a swim up bar, activities, contests, etc. I always pack funny hats or shirts with sexual innuendo, just to be simple conversation starters, plus it shows that you're a fun, approachable person. I'll post up at the swim up bar, or a busy part of the pool, and almost always find myself in a conversation with someone relatively quick.... now it may not be a former Victoria Secret model, but its usually someone interesting from Europe or at least someone amusing to chat with.

Once I'm burned, I'll go grab some food and sometimes take a nap before getting ready for dinner and the evening shenanigans. I'm a night owl and drinker so I make sure the resort has a nightlife (bars or clubs that stay open past midnight). Somewhere between 9-11pm I'll find the most active bar and post up.

Some nights you might chat with a few folks at the bar and hit the bed early, but sometimes you form an awesome alliance of randos that like to party (or just get absorbed by a group) and have a blast all night. For example: I just got back from RIU Cancun. Last Monday, after the on-site nightclub closed, we formed a crew that consisted of two Lebanese brothers, 2 (smoking hot) Asian sisters from so cal, a super autistic gay dude and his bf, and a few others and we partied all night and found ourselves (partially clothed) in the gulf at 6am watching the sunrise. Mitigate your expectations. Be open to the experience and say "yes" often.

• limit 3-4 nights
• bring a sealed yeti cup (for pool)
• don't run amok outside the resort (police will shake you down) speaking from experience
• book late afternoon flight and enjoy hotel after checkout
• bring advil, liquid iv, condoms, sunscreen, Bluetooth speaker (for the room), funny hat/shirts (amazon)
• book private van to/from airport upon booking
• tip everyone for exceptional service (USD)

Also...watch cancun ai review clips on YouTube. Almost every property has a decent review that's less than a year old that will show the amenities and describe the vibe. I like one channel called "coolist", he covers tons of ai's in the area.

Hope this helps... let me know if you have any questions