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Fodor's Cancun and the Riviera Maya 2013
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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.
Cancun 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
Cancun 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 Cancun
The best way to explore Cancún is by hopping...read more
Travel Deals in Cancun
- $115-$135 -- Cancun: 4-Star Resort w/Breakfast, 35% Off The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun
- $209-$349 -- Swanky Mexico City Hotel w/Breakfast, 35% off Starwood Hotels and Resorts
- $569 & up -- All-Incl. 3-Nt. Cancun Escape w/Air, $350 Off CheapCaribbean.com
- $2.99 & up -- Car Rentals across Mexico CarRentals.com
- $109-$131 -- Los Cabos All-Incl. 4-Star Resort w/$300 Credit — $109-$131 BookIt.com
Cancun 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
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, travelers of all walks are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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News, Hotels
When an Aman Resort opens, we come running.... Read more
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· Forums Trip Reports
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