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
Ritz-Carlton Cancun
Cancun, Mexico
Welcome to
Ritz-Carlton Cancun !
Resting
on the tip of the exotic Yucatan peninsula is The Ritz-Carlton,
Cancun, an exclusive resort considered one of the most luxurious
in the world. An enticing stretch of white sand beach, indulgent
amenities such as the full-service Kayantá Spa and award
winning restaurants, and the intrigue of the ancient Mayan sites
come together to create an irresistible oasis of enchantment.
Located 15 minutes
from Cancun International Airport, and 20 minutes from downtown
Cancun.
Amenities
Elegant and
discreet ambiance, and unparalleled personal hospitality satisfy
discriminating guests.
Ritz-signature
elegance sets the standard for luxury.
Two
blue-tile sculpted swimming pools.
A 1,200 ft.
white-sand beach on the Caribbean Sea.
365 guest rooms and suites, all with
ocean views and private balconies or terraces.
Full service
Kayanta Spa offering water rituals, massage therapies, body
treatments and facials influenced by pre-Columbian and ancient
cultures.
Award winning
restaurants featuring Mexican, Italian, and Caribbean cuisine.
Private dinners
can be arranged by request.
The Ritz-Carlton,
Club including The Cobalt Lounge.
Kids Camp program.
27,000 square
feet of meeting and banquet space.
Wireless Internet
access is available throughout the resort.
A 16-person
spa tub.
Two-person
lounge chairs.
A cigar-maker
plies his trade evenings in the Cigar Lounge.
Ritz-Carlton Cancun
offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Golf -
miniature
Snorkeling
Water
skiing
Aerobics
Surfing/boogie
boarding
Tennis
Pilates
classes/instruction
Parasailing
Playground
Swimming
Scuba
diving
Sailing
Jet skiing
Fishing
Golfing
Yoga classes/instruction
Windsurfing
Horseback
riding
Nightly
entertainment
Golf nearby
Hilton Cancun
Beach & Golf Resort
The Hilton Cancun offers a Par 72, 18 hole golf course constructed
by Aoki Corp with a total of 6,767 yards. Facilities include:
Driving Range, challenging sand traps, transportation service
from the Lobby, and a Golf shop with name brand equipment.
Ritz Kids
Kids Camp program,
an exclusive supervised children program designed specifically
for our younger guests, ages 4 to 12.
El Cafe Mexicano
With an emphasis on Mexican and American favorites, El Cafe Mexicano
features inventive breakfasts and elaborate buffets. Lively theme
dinners are also offered weekly, including the Seafood Buffet
and Mexican Fiesta. This restaurant has all-day dining, Indoor
and outdoor seating with a casual atmosphere overlooking the Caribbean
Sea.
The
Club Grill
This is the ideal place for for a sophisticated dinner in an elegant
yet cozy ambiance or for enjoying a cocktail in the adjacent lounge
while listening and dancing to live jazz music. The menu of The
Club Grill presents creative interpretations of the finest seafood
and prime cuts, always with an innovative twist.
Fantino
Fantino offers Mediterranean fine dining cuisine in a classical
European ambiance. The chef showcases his art with a loyal devotion
to natural flavors, fresh interpretations and creative presentations.
The elegant dining room's silk-covered walls, vibrant artwork
and hand-painted ceiling frescos are complemented by views of
the Caribbean and live piano music. Fantino is a perfect setting
for a refined dining experience with exceptional wines and the
finest service.
Caribe Bar and
Grill
This is the hotel's most casual restaurant, The Caribe Bar &
Grill, is located poolside overlooking the beach. Open daily for
lunch, The Caribe Bar & Grill offers Caribbean specialties
and tropical drinks. This is a poolside restaurant overlooking
the beach.
Ritz-Carlton Cancun
features 365 guest rooms including 50 suites, all with ocean views
and private balconies or terraces.
Each
of the resort's guest rooms and suites is a sanctuary of comfort
featuring sweeping ocean views and a wealth of welcome amenities.
Non-smoking accommodations are available, as well as a selection
of guest rooms specifically designed for guests with special needs.
For families with infants, three specially designed rooms (Itzy
Rooms) offer all the comforts of a home nursery, including a crib,
a changing table and a menu of baby essentials that can be ordered
prior to arrival.
Deluxe
Oceanview Guest Rooms
Private balcony overlooking the pool, the courtyard, and the Caribbean
Sea. 438 square feet. King or two double beds. Decorated in soothing
shades of sand, peach, and coral with furnishings of Mexican design.
Goose down or non-allergenic foam pillows, 100% cotton linens,
plush terry or lightweight robes, European toiletries. Maximum
Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Deluxe
Oceanfront Guest Rooms
One king or two double beds. Balcony or terrace with full or partial
ocean view. 438 square feet. Contemporary-maritime decor with
pastel blue and green color scheme, light-wood furniture, high
ceiling, sea-themed artwork. Bathroom with black-and-white Italian
marble, large stall shower, separate tub, twin-sink vanity. CD
player. Video-game console. Free high-speed Internet access. Maximum
Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Executive
Suite (Oceanfront Suite)
876 square feet including bath and closets. King bed. One-and-a-half
baths. Living room area. Ocean view. Private balcony. Master Bedroom
television, telephone, honor bar, wall safe, iron and ironing
board. Master Bathroom - marble bathroom with double vanities,
tub and separate shower stall, telephone, hair dryer, makeup mirror
and dressing area. Closet with two Ritz-Carlton bathrobes. Maximum
Occupancy: 2 adults.
Club Oceanview
Room
Located on the Ritz-Carlton Club level, king bedded, 2 double
beds are on request, oceanview, balcony. One king or two double
beds. Balcony or terrace with full beach and ocean view. Beachfront
room. 438 square feet. Contemporary-maritime decor with pastel
blue and green color scheme, light-wood furniture, high ceiling,
sea-themed artwork. Bathroom with black-and-white Italian marble,
large stall shower, separate tub, twin-sink vanity. CD player.
Video-game console. Free high-speed Internet access. Maximum Occupancy:
3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Ritz-Carlton
Club, Upon arrival clients are escorted to the private Club
Lounge, have rapid check-in including cocktails, 5 complimentary
food and beverage presentations, continental breakfast, midday
snacks, afternoon tea, and cordials. Live entertainment is featured
daily,
concierge service is provided, guest rooms and suites have upgraded
bath amenities.
Room Amenities
Room amenities include: Egyptian cotton linen and duvet covers,
remote controlled television with international cable, CD Player,
individual air conditioning controls, fully stocked refreshment
cabinet, multi- line telephones with dataports and voice mail,
high Speed, internet access, in-room safe, bedside radio with
digital clock/alarm, iron and ironing board, marble bath with
double vanities and separate tub and shower, hair dryer and scale,
plush terry bathrobes, imported bath essentials. Rollaway beds
are available at an additional charge. Cribs are also available
at no additional charge.
The 5,500 square
foot, beachfront spa is an ultra private environment where only
those reserving a treatment may enter. The spa offers a multidimensional
experience for all senses featuring exotic textures, relaxing
aromas, gentle flavors, soothing sounds and colors.
The Spa pampers guests in luxurious treatment rooms including
two Vichy showers. Separate his and hers sections offer herbal
steam rooms, Swiss and open air showers and changing facilities
with oversized lockers offering programmable safes and indulgent
robes; relaxation garden patios feature whirlpools and cold plunge
pools.
Secluded terraces
are available for outdoor massages and whirlpools for infusion
baths. A Massage Suite is designed for couples or guests may opt
for a massage choreographed to the sound of the surf in a "palapa"
pavilion in the beach front terrace.
Natural traditional
ingredients with proven therapeutic benefits such as orange, lime,
Mayan avocado, Mexican vanilla, papaya, melon and coffee are used
during the Spa Experience.
Signature
Treatments:
Piedritas Stone
Facial - A deep moisturizing cream and mask with essential oils
and papaya and melon extracts promote skin regeneration and hydration.
Mayan Avocado Yogurt Wrap - A super hydrating body wrap rich in
vitamin E, specially designed for dry skin that fails to respond
to conventional treatments.
Mexican Vanilla Wrap - Flowers and fruit extracts are combined
for a natural exfoliating treatment. A hydrating body mask and
a flower bath follow for a sensation of total well-being
Lol Ha Bath - This traditional Mayan bridal flower bath includes
an exfoliating treatment using amaranth seed and a bath therapy
of soothing plant extracts, relaxing crystals and flower petals.
Café Body Scrub - Exfoliation with finely ground Veracruz
coffee beans is followed by a hydrating cream application to leave
skin smooth and glowing.
Alegria Body Scrub - An invigorating treatment that begins with
an exfoliation of the skin using a traditional Mexican amaranth
seed formula.
Mayan Sanctuary Massage - A luxurious massage performed in the
privacy of the Spa terrace in a beachfront palapa creates the
ultimate Caribbean experience.
Kayantá Massage - A traditional, whole body massage that
combines long, gliding strokes and light kneading movements for
a feeling of total calm. As tension and stress are relieved, the
bodys energy and vitality are restored.
Weddings
at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun combine the romance of the Mexican
Caribbean with the timeless elegance of Ritz-Carlton. A variety
of refined ceremonies are available for both traditional and non-traditional
celebrations. Whether selecting the resort's Fountain Courtyard,
Lobby Lounge or magical oceanfront location, allow us to make
this important occasion perfect from beginning to end.