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In the 1970s Mexico's ambitious tourism planners decided to outdo Acapulco with a brand new, world-class resort in the Yucatán Peninsula. The place they chose was a deserted sand spit offshore from the little fishing village of Puerto Juárez. Its name was Cancun.
In the last two decades Cancun has grown into one of the world's best-known holiday resorts. The Mexican government sunk vast sums into landscaping and infrastructure, yielding straight, well-paved roads, drinkable tap water and great swathes of sandy beach.
Cancun Tours & Activities
Chichen Itza
Travel to the famous Mayan site of Chichen Itza. The site is dominated by the large central pyramid called El Castillo and the surrounding buildings include the Temple of the Warriors or 1,000 Columns.
Playa del Carmen: On Your Own from Cancun
Explore Playa del Carmen on your own by walking on the beaches, shopping and having fun at any of the 50 bars located in the famous 5th Avenue. This is a great way to meet people and get to know the colors of Mexico.
Suggested Itineraries: Cancun
Cancun treats every day as a holiday, but also plans a few organized events throughout the year. The biggest event is Carnaval, a joyous, usually drunken celebration held in February right before Lent's period of fasting and penitence. Inmaculada Concepcion is a religious festival held on Isla Mujeres in December. The athletically inclined might consider running Cancun's International Marathon right before the mad Christmas tourist rush.
Top Tours in Cancun
- Jungle Speed Boat Tour from Cancun From USD $66.00
- Lobster Dinner Cruise from Cancun From USD $84.00
- ATV Tour from Cancun From USD $62.00
- Caribbean Carnival From USD $79.00
Isla Mujeres Trimaran
From USD $55.00
Explore this island of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, complemented by a town filled with Caribbean-colored clapboard houses and rustic, open-air restaurants.
Top-rated things to do in Cancun according to Viator.com travelers:
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Jungle Speed Boat Tour from Cancun
based on 3 reviews
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Tulum and Xel-Ha: All Inclusive Day Tour
based on 2 reviews
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ATV Tour from Cancun
based on 5 reviews
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Cruises in Cancun
Come aboard an authentic 18th century replica of a Spanish Galleon & cruise through the waters of the Nichupte lagoon.
Take a cruise across the Caribbean waters to Isla Mujeres. Go reef snorkeling and admire the sea life and coral formations.
Caribbean Speed Boat Tour
From USD $66.00
Take off across the Nichupte lagoon and through the dense mangroves. Stop in one of the largest reefs in the Western Hemisphere to snorkel - or just relax.