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Top Reasons to Go to Cancún
Dancing the night away: Salsa, cumbia, reggae, mariachi, hip-hop, and electronic music dizzy the air of the Zona Hotelera's many nightclubs.
Exploring the nearby Mayan ruins: Trips to remarkable sites like Tulum, Cobá, and Chichén Itzá can easily be accomplished in a day.
Getting wild on the water: Rent Jet Skis, a Windsurfer, or a kayak, and skim across the sea or Laguna Nichupté.
Browsing for Mexican crafts: The colorful stalls of Mercado Veintiocho will certainly hold something that catches your eye.
Indulging in local flavor: Dishes like lime soup and poc chuc (pork with achiote and onions) and drinks like tamarind margaritas pay respect to traditional cuisine.
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- $79-$85 -- Riviera Maya 4-Star All-Inclusive Resort, 55% Off BookIt.com
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