Cancún

Just a dot on the map before 1970, Cancún is now the biggest resort on the Caribbean. Its Hotel Zone occupies a huge, narrow sand spit shaped like a giant “7.” On the mainland is the fast-growing city of Ciudad Cancún – also known as Downtown. All along Boulevard Kukulcán are hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and visitor attractions.


Night-time Cancún

Cancún’s pulsating nightlife is most concentrated In the “Corazone” but extends all the way to Ciudad Cancún. A nonstop party atmosphere is maintained in clubs varying from Mexican traditional to modern cool.

 

The Beach

Cancún’s greatest glory is made up of fine white silicate sand that’s soft and somehow always cool, despite the warmth of the sun. There are several public access points from Boulevard Kukulcán. The north side of the “7” is best for swimming; the eastern beaches have more crashing waves.

 

Laguna Nichupté

The placid lagoon enclosed by Cancún Island offers more tranquility than the ocean, and is a favorite place for water sports.To the west are mangroves and jungles to explore.

 

Punta Cancún and the “Corazone”

The heart of the action on the Hotel Zone strip  is around the bend in the “7.” Here are vast shopping and entertainment malls, such as Plaza Caracol and Forum by the Sea, and the biggest nightclubs, Dady’O and the Coco Bongo.

Museo de Antropología e Historia

Cancún 307 AVENIDA TULUM

The star exhibit is a 15thcentury stucco head known as The King (El Rey). The deliberately misshapen human skulls show the Mayan ideals of beauty.

El Rey Ruins

These ruins were part of a city that was prominent in the last centuries of Mayan civilization, just before the Spanish Conquest. By the ruins is a mock Mayan village, presenting a reconstruction of ancient Mayan life, including traditional cooking.

Parque Nizuc

The giant theme park combines slides and rides of all sizes at the Wet’n’ Wild water park, a snorkeling pool with stingrays and (harmless) sharks; an interactive dolphin pool; and bungee jumping from the Sky Coaster.

Shopping Areas

Cancún is a shopaholic’s heaven. You have everything from international fashion in the vast, gleaming malls of the Hotel Zone to Mexican souvenirs in the markets of Downtown.

Avenida Tulum and Downtown

It’s cafés and restaurants are more tranquil than those by the beach.

El Meco Ruins

Near the Isla Mujeres ferry ports, the ruined city of El Meco dates back to AD 300. An impressive pyramid and the remains of an opulent Mayan palace can be seen.

El Rey Ruins

These ruins were part of a city that was prominent in the last centuries of Mayan civilization, just before the Spanish Conquest. By the ruins is a mock Mayan village, presenting a reconstruction of ancient Mayan life, including traditional cooking.

That was just a brief outline of ten things to do while in Cancun, stay tuned for more information on visiting Cancun.