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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) |
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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.
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| 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 |
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European Plan - meals
not included.
*Resort
Rating from 4-star Superior to 6-star Ultra Luxury
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