Travel to Cancun

Cancun is well-known for its magnificent beaches. Thousands of tourists journey to Cancun during the peak season to enjoy the city's turquoise waters. The nightlife in Cancun is also a lot of fun with plenty of night clubs and bars to visit. More on Cancun tourist attractions here.

Cancun Hotels

Many hotels and resorts are located right on the beach. This makes it easy to enjoy some great sunbathing and swimming. There are also numerous hotels located near the airport and in downtown Cancun. Find a Cancun hotel that you prefer here.

Cancun has some fantastic accommodations with many four and five star hotels to choose from. There are also luxurious villas and resort spas in abundance. Choose the hotel in Cancun that suits you online.

Highlights

• The key attraction in Cancun is its beaches and there are many to choose from with all the usual water activities provided. Two of the most well-liked public beaches are Playa Tortugas and Chacmool.
• Ruins of the King, which has been incorporated into the Caesar Park Beach and Golf Resort complex, makes a day's worth of outdoor fun.
• For more cultural pursuits, there is the Museo Arqueológico de Cancun, a small but interesting museum with relics from archaeological sites around the state.
• The city's bull ring near the northern end of Paseo Kukulkán has both bullfights and Mexican dancing that draws many tourists.
• The Casa de Cultura hosts local cultural events, such as art exhibits, dance performances, plays, and concerts throughout the year.
• For shopping, check out the great bargains at the main street of Avenida Tulum and also Ki Huic.

Day trips by hire car

If you want to get away from the crowds for a day, you can hire a car and head off to find a more peaceful beach or some village outside of Cancun. There are also many popular attractions nearby to see. Cancun car hire can be arranged online.

The city of Merida is about a five-hour drive by hire car. This town contains beautiful Spanish Baroque architecture and a lively central market where local Mayan women sell their wares. Closer than Merida is the cove of Xel-Ha or the ecological theme park Xcaret which are also worth a visit.

Alternatively, the spectacular Maya ruins at Tulum, Chichén-Itzá, and Cobá are within close driving distance and make spectacular hire car day trips. Tulum's limestone temples are part of the largest coastal city that the Maya built. The amazing temples at Chichén-Itzá portray the ancient astrological wisdom of the Mayans. More information on renting a car in Cancun here.