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Cancun Overview
Built almost from scratch in the 70s, with the aim of competing with Acapulco as a world-class resort, Cancun has certainly succeeded (and, in fact, surpassed it's aims); and now brings in quite literally millions of visitors per year. It’s glossy, arguably cultureless (depending, of course, on your perspective on the kind of shipped-in culture resorts attract), and utterly overbears the tiny fishing village you’d have found here had you turned up a few decades ago.
Of course, if what you’re after is a pampering, the chance to lie on the beach, and plenty of cocktails in… read more your expansive hotel pool, then you might well have picked the perfect spot. Sun is all but guaranteed, the beaches really are phenomenal, and Cancun is a great place to do very little on a fairly substantial budget (or a tiny one, if you don’t mind hanging in hotels full of American spring break style binge-drinkers).
If you do have enough of the beachside luxury, there are more and more other options cropping up around Cancun. The Selvatica Canopy Adventure, for example, gives you the chance to swim in a sinkhole and fly through the jungle on a zip line. Offshore, numerous companies will take you diving into the depths, to explore wrecks or splash around with whale sharks, and PADI qualifying courses are up for grabs too. For those who can’t quite handle the deep blue, you can always stare down at the glittering colors from the surface with a snorkel, or absorb yourself in an easy access multitude of water sports.
Head into the jungle on an off road vehicle, watch gymnasts and cirque de soleil performances, or explore one of the few ancient cultural options Cancun can boast, the mangrove engulfed El Ray Ruins, that date backs to the 10th century and contains numerous buildings, glyphs and fading paintings, not to mention plenty of resident iguanas and peacocks.
Not all beaches, but what Cancun really boils down to is condensed, sunny luxury. Not that there’s anything inherently wrong with that, but this purpose built beach city is unlikely to satisfy the culture vulture style traveler.
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7 reviews I was really disappointed in the RIU Cancun and don't think it deserves a 4 star rating. I went for a quick Thanksgiving get-away and chose …
6 reviews After of decades trips and countries, i achieved to stay in a Hilton hotel for first time in my life..!!!! I found a special price in inter…
6 reviews We took a Taxi from the airport to the hotel which was convenient for us after a long flight from Canada. When we got to the hotel we were…
5 reviews This resort is an adult’s only resort (over 21s) and people clearly come here to party. The rooms are large and have all you need, the…
2 reviews Cancun beach is the best beach I have ever been to. The most beautiful, colorful beach I have ever seen. Cancun is an amazing tourist place …
5 reviews I have been to Chichen Itza several times and always love it. It is a fantastic place to see a massive Mayan city at its peak and to really…
2 reviews this trip was all inclusive the day started with a 30 miniute boat ride from cancun to isla mujeres we were meet by the staff who showed us …
2 reviews I think my pictures definetely do not do justice for Xel Ha. On our way there, our guide told us that Xel Ha was like a lil brother to Xcare…
1 review Although very expensive and not "typical" Mexican food. This restaurant, located inside of the Ritz, had absolutely wonderful food. Servic…
1 review We went for New Year's Eve to bring in the New Year. Because it was a holiday they wanted $95 up front to book the tables becuase the table…
1 review On my final night in Mexico, Erik and Manolo took me to a fantastic restaurant, called 100% Natural. The restaurant is open air, and yo…
1 review This cute restaurant is located very near to the Convention Center in the hotel district. We ate here for dinner one night and after liking…
2 reviews Do yourself a favor and avoid the flea market on the Hotel zone, they are pricey and very aggressive!! Instead I recommend taking the bus to…
2 reviews Airport: moderized...long walk to immigration AC all the way. If you check a bag, have to claim it then thru xray with bag; then push but…
1 review The least expensive way to get from Cancun to Tulum is by bus. The Ado bus is how most locals get around in the area and is tourist friendly…
1 review We stayed at the Mayan Hostal in Cancun which was close to the main ADO bus station and thus quite convenient. It's also near a stretch of r…
10 reviews I loved coco bongos! Everyone that visits Cancun should experience it just once. The impersonators were great. Some of the music between sho…
1 review Is a nice and fun bar/restaurant where you can have giant drinks, "Spring break" games the entire year, and drunk-funny people all around. …
1 review I only stayed at Hostel Ka'beh for one night, but I didn't want to leave. I didn't take a shower or use the kitchen, so I really don't have…
1 review I was only in Cancun for the night. I arrived at the airport and took a bus for about 40 pesos (less than $4) to the hostel. It was located …
1 review The Hostal Haina is a great place to stay and save soooooo much money. Dorm beds are around $12.00 per night and single and double private r…
1 review for all you bag-peckers who want to see Cancun but don't to stay at a fancy hotel this is for you!!! this is (for now) the only hostel in in…
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