Cancún is a coastal city in Mexico's easternmost state, Quintana Roo, on
the Yucatán Peninsula. It is surrounded by Isla Mujeres ("Women
Island"), the Caribbean Sea, and the Nichupte and Bojórquez
lagoons. The mainland downtown commercial section (Cancún
City), connected to the island by two bridges, has broad avenues
lined with shops, restaurants, and hotels.
Geography: 19 mile
Cancun Hotel Zone
Population:
526,701
Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Spanish
Currency:
Pesos, US$ accepted
Time
Zone:
Central Time Zone (CST)
Electricity: 110v (same as US & Canada).
Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must
have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the
date of first entry into Mexico, and an onward or return ticket.
A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Cancun from: Los
Angeles: 4 hrs 35 min
New York: 4 hrs 10 min
Chicago: 3
hrs 35 min
Miami: 1 hr 40 min
Vancouver: 7 hrs 28 min
Toronto: 4
hrs 10 min
Popular Shopping Items:
Handwoven textiles
Leather goods
Jewelry (silver and coral)
Designed goods
Caution: goods made from tortoiseshell products are not permitted
in the U.S. and several other countries.
Activities:
All beaches are federal
property and open to everyone.
Beach Sunning
Snorkeling & Diving
Glass-bottom boat
Submarine ride
Fishing
Sailing & Kayaking
Jet Skiing
Parasailing
Wind surfing
Golf
Mini Golf Course
Night clubs
Horse Riding
Major Attractions:
Chichén-Itzá: originally a Mayan City, archaeological
ruins; 1hour away
Tulum: a walled city with archaeological ruins; beach adjacent;
1 hour away
Yumel Lu'um: a temple, lighthouse, archaeological ruins
Ruinas del Rey: archaeological ruins
National Institute of Archaeological and History
El Centro: downtown
Cozumel: island off the coast of Mexico
Folkloric Ballet Dinner Show: Convention Center
Travel
Seasons:
Off Season: Easter to mid-December
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
CST 2057034-40
Presidente Inter-Continental Cancun Resort
Cancun, Mexico
Welcome to
Presidente Inter-Continental Cancun Resort !
Presidente
Inter-Continental Cancun is set on 67,000 square feet of powdery
white sand beach. Offering unusually large guest rooms with tasteful
decor and marble floors, this deluxe resort has the distinction
of being one of the destination's first hotels.
Dive or snorkel
in crystal-clear waters teeming with bright tropical fish, test
your skills in a friendly game of tennis, or refresh yourself
in either of the two spectacular swimming pools, one of which
features five jacuzzis and a complete bar hidden behind a cascading
Mayan waterfall. While children have fun at the Kid's Club, mom
and dad can enjoy a relaxing game of golf at the adjacent Cancun
Golf Club.
The property features
a convenient location within walking distance of Plaza Caracol
Mall, the Cancun Convention Center, and various discos.
Amenities
Located on 8,000
square meters of calm-water white-sand beach in front of Isla
Mujeres, which is perfect for family swimming.
299 Guest rooms
with windows or balconies offering views of the hotel gardens,
lagoon, or ocean.
Two
swimming pools, one adults-only and the other with a cascading
water pyramid.
Complimentary
scuba diving, windsurfing, and kayaking lessons.
Opened in 1976
as one of Cancún's first hotels and completely renovated
in 20012002.
Popular Mexi-Caribe
hotel design, with a lemon-chiffon exterior, a white interior,
and accents of blue, pink, yellow, and purple, the hotel creates
a cheerful, relaxed ambiance.
Presidente Inter-Continental
Cancun Resort offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Two Swimming
Pools
Tennis
Snorkeling
Fishing
Sailing
Surfing/boogie
boarding
Parasailing
Windsurfing
Jet skiing
Health/Fitness
Center
Volleyball
Water
skiing
Bingo
Aerobics
Waterpolo
Windsurf
clinic
Snorkel
clinic
Diving
clinic
Tennis
clinic
Golf
nearby
Cancun Golf Club:
Par 72, 18-hole golf course designed in 1976 by Robert Trent
Jones, Jr. Cancun Gold Course artistically incorporates hundreds
of meters of dramatic shoreline and ancient Mayan ruins into
a truly enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities.
Chiqui Club - Children's
Program
The Chiqui Kids
Club is available seasonally and features activities by the
pool side, in the water, and on the beach. Camping from 8:00
pm to 11:00 PM every Friday Night (seasonal). Applicable Ages:
5 to 12 years old.
Presidente Inter-Continental
Cancun Resort features four restaurants:
El Caribeño
A casual restaurant located under a big palapa with a breathtaking
Caribbean view. Guests will enjoy exquisite, freshly-caught seafood
in a picturesque setting along the beachfront. Open daily from
7:00 am to 11:00 PM
Cana
brava
Open daily located on the beach. Serves lunch, snacks and fresh
seafood.
Alfredo di roma
pasta & pizza
The original Palm dates back to the 1920's located in New York.
This version replicates the original from the dark-wood booths
to the caricatures on the walls. Open for lunch and dinner specializing
in steak and lobster.
Frutas y Flores
A fresh pink and green coffee shop/snack bar adorned with tropical
vegetation and a beachfront location, Frutas y Flores serves delicious
local fare with comfortable outdoor seating on a lovely terrace.
Featuring breakfast and theme dinners.
Presidente Inter-Continental
Cancun Resort features 299 Guest rooms with windows or balconies
offering views of the hotel gardens, lagoon, or ocean.
Superior
Guest Room
This room offers 1 king size bed or 2 double beds and a lagoon
view. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Deluxe Oceanview
Guest Room
This room offers 1 king size bed or 2 double beds and is located
in both the high and low tower. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or
2 adults with 2 children.
Club Floor Oceanview
Guest Room
2 doubles or 1 king, located on the club level. Private access
with coded elevator key, complimentary continental breakfast daily
in club lounge, sunset hors d'oeuvres every afternoon in club
lounge, hairdryers, bathrobes, upgraded amenities, safety box
in room, all rooms have balconies with seaview, chaise lounge,
extra closet space, vanity and sitting area. Maximum Occupancy:
3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Junior
Suite Oceanview
Bedroom with 1 king size bed and living room, VCR, balcony, club
floor amenities, either oceanfront or Lagoonview, bathrobes, safety
deposit box, iron/ironing board, coffee maker, slippers, scale,
and turndown service. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults.
Room Amenities
Room amenities include: TV, air conditioning, bathtub, shower,
direct dial telephone, servi-bar, mini bar, hairdryer, radio,
coffee maker, connecting rooms, crib, in room safe, and iron and
ironing board.