Cancun is Mexico’s most important tourist destination and one of
the world’s most well-known resorts. Located in the state of Quintana Roo in the
Yucatan Peninsula region, it has a subtropical climate, with average
temperatures ranging between 27º C (81º F) and 35º C (95º F) and sunny days
throughout most of the year.
Cancun offers the unparalleled beauty of the Caribbean Sea’s turquoise-blue
water and white-sand beaches. During your stay, you can do water sports or other
activities: snorkeling, scuba diving, parachuting, or you can take a spin on a
waverunner. You’ll also find plenty of time to relax and enjoy the fine services
offered in the hotel zone. Along the hotel strip, which spans more than 30
kilometers (nearly 19 miles), you’ll find everything from villas and five-star
hotels to exclusive resorts and spas. You’ll also find modern shopping malls,
more than 500 restaurants offering the best in national and international
cuisine, and numerous bars and discos where the parties rage all night long.
Nearby Cancun, you can tour the Mayan Riviera and check out Playa del Carmen,
Xcaret and Xel-Ha, ancient Mayan ports that have been converted into modern-day
paradises. Also nearby is Tulum, a fascinating archaeological zone by the sea.
It was the only walled city built by the Mayans. Finally, you’ll want to visit
Isla Mujeres and Cozumel to live the unforgettable experience of snorkeling and
scuba diving along the coral reefs.