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

Weather:

Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches)
  High Low Rain
in.
Jan 81° 67° 3.5
Feb 82° 68° 2.2
Mar 84° 71° 1.6
Apr 85° 73° 1.6
May 88° 77° 4.6
Jun 89° 78° 7.0
Jul 90° 78° 4.3
Aug 90° 77° 5.9
Sep 89° 76° 9.0
Oct 87° 74° 8.6
Nov 84° 72° 3.8
Dec 82° 69° 4.3

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Cancun Resort Vacations



Welcome to Cancun !

Cancun is an island 14 miles long and three-quarters of a mile wide, nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon, Boasting superb year-round mild climate and gorgeous, warm, sandy white beaches washed by the Caribbean Sea.

Cancun is renowned for its spectacular watersports. Choose from snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming and windsurfing. Stop by the Wet ’n Wild Park and swim with the dolphins …take a day to explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum…enjoy Xcaret, a privately owned park with an underground river and terrific snorkeling…go deep-sea fishing… or take a ferry to Cozumel.


Cancun's famous hotels combine luxury and comfort with hospitality and offer access to tennis, golf and spas. Nightlife in Cancun's hotel zone is extremely varied. You will find some of the largest discos in the world, restaurants with some of the world's most famous chefs, as well as fast-food outlets. If you are looking for a calmer atmosphere, there are jazz and piano bars, and those offering traditional mariachi music as well.



Cancun &
Riviera Maya
Beaches
Cancun, Riviera May,
& Cozumel
Golf Courses
Cancun & Riviera Maya
Waterpark
& Ecotourism

 

Cancun Resorts Lifestyle Dining
Resort Location
Rooms
Rating*
Beach Palace Wyndham Grand Resort Families w/ Kids, Golf, Spa, Free Tours All-inclusive
3 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
198
5+
Cancun Palace Resort Couples, Families w/ Teens, Singles, Active, High-spirited, playful, sociable, Golf, Spa, Free Tours All-inclusive
5 Restaurants
Room Service
Beachfront
601
5+
Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa Couples, Families, Groups, Kids Program, Teens Activities, Romantic & Active, Golf, Spa, admission to disco All-inclusive
5 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
381
5+
Resorts Lifestyle Dining
Resort Location
Rooms
Rating*
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun Couples, Families, Groups, Casual Luxury, Relaxation, cultural experience, Spa, Golf, Kids Program European Plan
3 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
502
5+
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancun Couples, Families, Contemporary Mexican ambiance, Spa, Golf, Kids Program, All Suites European Plan
6 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
602
5+
Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort Couples, Families, Contemporary ambiance, Kids Club, Onsite Golf Course, Spa, Luxury European Plan
5 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
426
5+
Resorts Lifestyle Dining
Resort Location
Rooms
Rating*
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa Couples, Families, Groups, Luxury, Personal Service, Spa, Golf, Kids Club European Plan
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
450
5+
Le Blanc Spa Resort Couples, Adults-only Min 18 years, Romantic, Luxury, Golf, Spa, Free Tours All-inclusive
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
260
5+
Live Aqua Cancun Couples, Families, Subdued Luxury, Spa, Golf, Kids Program European Plan
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
371
6
Resorts Lifestyle Dining
Resort Location
Rooms
Rating*
Marriott Casa Magna Resort Cancun Family-friendly, Kids Activities, Couples, Groups, Teen Activities, Golf, Spa European Plan
4 Restaurants
Room Service
Beachfront
452
5
Moon Palace Resort Couples, Families, Singles, Groups, Romantic, Active, Golf, Spa, Free Tours, Onsite Disco, Two's - 2 hotel lobbies, 2 resorts, 2 . . . All-inclusive
10 Restaurants
Room Service
Beachfront
2,031
5
Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Couples, Families, Lively, Social Ambiance, Active, Spa, Golf, Kids Club European Plan
4 Restaurants
Room Service
Beachfront
353
5
Presidente Inter-Continental Cancun Resort Couples, Families, Relaxed Ambiance, Kids Program, scuba, windsurfing, kayak & tennis lessons, golf European Plan
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
(calm beach)
299
5
Resorts Lifestyle Dining
Resort Location
Rooms
Rating*
Ritz-Carlton Cancun Couples, Families, Elegant and discreet ambiance, Personal Service, Kids Program, Spa, Golf European Plan
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
365
6
Sun Palace Resort Couples-only (18 years or older), Romantic, Relaxing, Golf, Spa, Free Tours All-inclusive
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
252
5
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun Couples, Families, Relaxed elegance ambiance, Spa, Golf, Kids Club European Plan
4 Restaurants
24-hr Room Service
Beachfront
379
5


European Plan - meals not included.

*Resort Rating from 4-star Superior to 6-star Ultra Luxury

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