Cancun, Mexico - Cancun - TravBuddy

Cancun Mexico is an island approximately 16 miles long and a quarter-mile wide. It is situated in the state of Quintana Roo in the south-eastern part of Mexico off the northeast tip of the Yucatan peninsula, on the Caribbean coast. The island is connected to the Mexican mainland by two bridges. Cancun Mexico has a resident population of over 300,000 persons and is divided into two main parts: El Centro, Cancun Mexico Downtown, is where most of the local residents live, and is home to many smaller hotels, restaurants and shops. The famous Cancun Mexico Hotel Zone, the principal tourist area, is located on a 8 mile peninsula jutting out into the Caribbean Sea, and is where the luxury hotels and modern shopping malls are to be found. There are many reasons for Cancun's popularity as a tourist destination including: its gorgeous beaches with clear turquoise waters, excellent resort hotels offering a full range of amenities and modern facilities, gourmet restaurants, vibrant night life, great shops, and nearby Mayan ruins. Further, Cancun Mexico has great weather, with an average temperature of 80 degrees F (27 degrees C) and 240 days of sunshine each year, with little rain. The Cancun Mexico Downtown has a non-stop party atmosphere and attracts numerous categories of visitors including families, seniors, students, couples, budget travelers and the rich and famous.

Beaches & Water Sports:
Cancun Mexico has some of the best beaches in the world. The beaches are, without question, the biggest draw in Cancun with their soft, white, powdery, sand and crystal clear, warm, turquoise water. There are eleven beaches in Cancun Mexico, each of which has its own distinctive personality, and all of which are open to the public. The very best beaches are at the north tip of the island.
The sand of the beaches in Cancun Mexico is made of crushed coral rather than silica. The coral remains cool even on very hot days, so you need not be concerned about burning your feet. Beach sandals are not necessary.
Cancun Mexico is surrounded by crystal clear water and lies next to the largest coral reef in the Americas. This makes it a haven for snorkellers and scuba divers. The calm waters also offer perfect conditions for water skiing. Cancun Mexico also offer some excellent sport fishing and deep sea fishing for sailfish, wahoo, dorada, marlin, grouper and bluefin tuna.

Mayan Ruins
Chichen Itza and Tulum

Tours
Xcaret is certaintly the most spectacular Eco Archaeological Water Park in Mexico, the main attractions are: Water Activities - Swim with Dolphins Programs - Performances - Flora and Fauna - Exhibitions and Tours.

Shopping
Cancun Mexico is a duty-free zone that has evolved into a shopper's paradise. The Cancun Mexico Hotel Zone is dotted with large modern air-conditioned malls filled with boutiques selling designer label merchandise and perfumes at bargain prices. The traditional markets in Old Cancun Mexico have numerous small shops selling locally made handicrafts, silver jewelry and colorful Yucatan hammocks. Good natured bargaining at these smaller shops is expected.

Dining & Nightlife
Cancun Mexico has an impressive variety of restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. There are establishments that serve traditional Mexican dishes, Yucantecan entrees, international gourmet cuisine, all-you-can-eat buffets, American style fast food, etc. Dining aboard a boat on one of the Cancun Mexico many theme dinner cruises is popular with many visitors. Cancun Mexico is famous for its very active nightlife, which starts late and lasts into the wee hours of the morning.

Golf
Playa Mujeres Golf Club designer Greg Norman
Club de Golf Cancun Pok ta Pok designer Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Hilton Cancun Golf Club designer Aoki Corporation
Moon Palace Spa and Golf Club designer Jack Nicklaus Signature
Mayan Resorts Golf Riviera Maya designer Nicklaus Design Group
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club designer P.B Dye
El Camaleon, Mayakoba designer Greg Norman
Playacar Palace Spa and Golf designer Robert Von Hagge

Beaches. Snorkeling (even though those fish did want to eat me).

More pics The Water in Cancun is was amazing!! LOVE CANCUN THE WATER THE PARTYING THE SITES. Canacun is the total Package!!

You have got to go to Cancun... This was my first time and it was amazing. I will be going back in Jan. will post more pics later okiessss byeeeee