The Cancun beach vacation resort is located on the north coast of Mexico’s beautiful Riviera Maya. With incredible beaches, warm and crystalline waters and a wide variety of tourist facilities, Cancun is an excellent option for your vacation in Mexico. Cancun developed in the 1970s and has since become Mexico’s most popular tourist hub, with something for everyone; from the young to the old, for cheap holidays or more luxurious holidays.
Cancun consists of two distinct areas; the residential zone of the City of Cancun and the Island of Cancun (Tourist Zone).
Connected to the mainland by two bridges, the island of Cancun is home to the main tourist district that is located in the 8 miles of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Caribbean Sea. Along the entire peninsular coastline you will find beautiful soft sand beaches with the best located in the north. Although Cancun is a very busy tourist center, you will always be able to find a quiet stretch of beach due to the resort’s extensive coastline. The facilities on the beaches of Cancun are second to none with a wide variety of hotels, many of which are located along the seafront, all offering a variety of different accommodation and dining options.
The waters of the Caribbean Sea are ideal for water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, windsurfing, parasailing and fishing, while the calmer waters of the huge protected lagoon, Laguna Nichupté, are perfect for swimming. water skiing.
Cancun has several golf clubs with scenic locations that are considered some of the best courses in Mexico. These clubs also offer health clubs, spas and fine dining restaurants in picturesque settings.
Renowned as a non-stop party city, Cancun offers a variety of entertainment including nightclubs, discos, traditional Mexican bars, quieter piano bars, cabaret, and beach bars. For more cultural evenings there is ballet and traditional Mexican music and entertainment.
When it comes to dining out, the resort offers an endless variety of restaurants with everything from fast food outlets to traditional Yucatan cuisine.
Shoppers won’t be disappointed as Cancun has more than twenty “American-style” malls and countless traditional markets selling everything from duty-free perfumes to designer clothing and locally produced handicrafts.
There are only a few archaeological sites in Cancun, but you’ll have to travel farther to see the best of the Riviera Maya. These sites include the famous Chichén Itzá pyramid and the ancient civilization of Tulum, which has a jungle setting on the coast. Cancun is an ultra modern resort where nature lovers will adore the area’s natural beauty and variety of habitats. You will be in awe as you travel through the dense jungle and mangroves by speedboat, taking in the sights and sounds of wildlife, hoping to spot crocodiles, pumas, and jaguars on your way. Don’t forget your camera to capture amazing photo opportunities.
You cannot miss a visit to the beautiful Isla Mujeres on your vacation to Cancun. Located just off the coast, Isla Mujeres is a stark contrast to the bustling tourist hub of Cancun. On this tranquil island, you’ll discover brightly painted Caribbean clapboard houses and a protected turtle sanctuary. This is also one of the best places for diving and snorkeling, after which you can wander around the island visiting the many local cantinas for lunch and some tequila or visit some of the local shops where you will find something original and unique. . Works of Mexican and Guatemalan folk art.
Cancun enjoys a Caribbean-style climate with warm and sunny weather year-round with little variation between seasonal temperatures. Sunny winter holidays in Cancun are great for escaping the UK cold as the climate is cooler, drier and more comfortable for most people.