Cancún Travel Guide
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Cancún is a great place to experience 21st-century Mexico, since it has everything you'd want in a vacation: shopping, sports, spas, and beaches. Here you'll find five-star resorts, exceptional food, Mexican culture, and natural beauty within minutes of the world-famous Mayan ruins. That said, there isn't much that's quaint or historic in this distinctively modern city, many of whose residents have embraced the accoutrements of urban middle-class life—cell phones, Internet, cable TV—that are found all over the world.
Cancún Hotels
You might find it bewildering to choose among Cancún's many hotels, not least because brochures and websites make them sound—and look—almost...read more
Cancún Restaurants
Be aware that restaurants that line Avenidas Tulum and Yaxchilán are often noisy and crowded, and gas fumes make it hard to enjoy alfresco meals...read more
Things To Do in Cancún
The best way to explore Cancún is by hopping...read more
Travel Deals in Cancún
- $89 & up -- Riviera Maya All-Incl. Partial Ocean View Suite Bookit.com
- $169-$179 -- Riviera Maya: All-Incl. Adults Resort, 45% Off Bookit.com
- $689 & up -- Mexico Beach Getaways on Sale, up to 70% Off CheapCaribbean.com
- $4.39 & up -- Car Rentals across Mexico CarRentals.com
- $172 -- Riviera Maya: All-Inclusive Family Resort, 40% Off — $172 Bookit.com
Cancún Experiences
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Dancing the night away: Salsa, cumbia, reggae, mariachi, hip-hop, and electronic music dizzy the air of the Zona Hotelera's many nightclubs.... Read more
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Offering 22½ km (14 miles) of accessible coastline, Cancún abounds with postcard-worthy beaches that beckon outdoor enthusiasts... Read more
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The varied culinary characteristics of each region make it difficult to define "Mexican food" as a whole. Its complexity and diversity is a direct... Read more
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Overall, the beaches facing the Bahía de Mujeres are best for swimming. Farther out, the undertow can be tricky. Some beaches facing the... Read more
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Playa Langosta (Lobster Beach)... Read more
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Locally grown fruits like mango, mamey, cherimoya, pomegranate, tuna (cactus apple), and strawberries are delicious alone or served with a dollop... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
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News, Cruises
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News, Airlines
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