Cancun, the destination everyone is talking about.
Its scenic beauty, framed by white-sand beaches and turquoise sea; the expanse and biodiversity of its reefs, islands, lagoons, cenotes, and jungles; the ancestral richness of the Mayan culture; excellent air and land connections; and its world-class hotel infrastructure have made Cancún, Quintana Roo, one of the most famous Mexican tourist destinations worldwide and a leading city in Latin America.
Cancún was the first tourist development of the National Tourism Fund (FONATUR). Upon its opening in the early 1970s, travelers from all over the world flocked to explore the 23 kilometers of coastline and experience the quality of its hotels (35,000 rooms), which continue to set exceptional standards of hospitality for the rest of the world.
What does Cancun have to offer?
When talking about Cancún, it’s impossible not to mention its beaches, located mainly on Kukulcán Boulevard, in the hotel zone. If you’re traveling with children or older adults, or if you’re not a good swimmer, we recommend choosing a hotel located between kilometers 3 and 8.5 of Isla Mujeres, which forms a natural bay known as Isla Mujeres Bay.
However, if you stay in the city center, you’ll find 11 public beaches, including Perlas, Langosta, Tortugas, Delfines, and Chac Mool. Most have earned the Blue Flag, which certifies coastal destinations that have excelled in water quality, environmental management, safety, services, and environmental education activities.
Inexplicable beauty that will make you fall in love.
Cancún not only offers the world’s best beaches, but also exciting and fun water activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, catamaran and speedboat rides, flyboarding, windsurfing, and paddleboarding, both in the Caribbean Sea and in the Nichupté Lagoon; these vast bodies of water frame the landscape of this tourist destination.
Regarding its culinary offerings, Cancún offers a culinary experience through a fusion of Mexican and international cuisine prepared by the world’s best chefs. It boasts restaurants that have received 5 diamond awards from the American Automobile Association and are recognized by the Michelin Guide.
You can’t vacation in Cancun and immerse yourself in the nightlife that flows through caves and clubs dominated by international DJs and acrobatic shows. But the fun can go even further, with parties aboard a pirate ship or a trajinera.
If you’re looking to explore the area, Cancún is also a gateway to other prime Riviera Maya destinations: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Holbox, Isla Mujeres , and Cozumel. You can also visit the Mayan archaeological sites of Chichén Itzá, Cobá, and Muyil, to name a few.
How to get there: Cancún is located on the Yucatán Peninsula, in the northern part of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The airport is five kilometers from the hotel zone.