Cancun Travel Guide
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The area's tourism industry underwent rapid growth during the 1980s, made possible by enthusiastic foreign investment. Large hotels began to flourish - offering complete services and amenities, abounding in luxury and exclusivity. This also applied to shopping centers, which started incorporating some of the finest boutiques, jewelers and … Read Cancun introduction
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Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach
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Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach is a spectacular resort by the shores of the Caribbean Sea. On the Coral Beach, it is close to restaurants, shopping …
Hacienda El Mortero
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This typical Mexican restaurant is situated in one of the newest and most exclusive Shopping Centers on the island. Tables are arranged to give you excellent views of the sea and one of the nicest beaches in Cancún. The fresh seafood dishes …
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Introduction
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 Cancún.
Not to miss
Playa Delfines Delfines is about the only beach with a public car park; unfortunately, its sand is coarser and darker than the exquisite fine sand of the more northerly beaches. On the upside, the beach has great views, there are some nearby Maya Ruins to check out and, as the last beach along the …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1664 Longitude / Latitude : -86.84656 / 21.17429 Currency : Mexican Peso (MXN) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there About 8km (5mi) south of the city center, Aeropuerto International de Cancún (Cancún international airport; tel: 886 0049) is the busiest in southeast Mexico. Puerto Juárez, the port for passenger ferries to Isla Mujeres, is about 4km (2.5mi) north of the city …
History
Recent History Despite its inauspicious beginnings, Cancún has become one of the brightest spots on the international sun-seeker map, although many argue that high-level corruption, the drug trade, overdevelopment and the resultant environmental pressures have spoiled the place. It …
Weather
Semi-tropical weather, where the sun shines 253 days of the year on average, helps Cancún maintain a healthy holiday reputation. Rainfall is rare, though violent storms called nortes can roll in on any afternoon, their black clouds, high winds and torrents of rain followed within an hour by …
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Cancun City Guide
Excellent white sand beaches are Cancun's natural glory. Eye-catching and efficient hotels, along with an exciting nightlife and high-class sporting activities make the city into a fine resort, set brilliantly beside the sparkling Caribbean Sea on Mexico's southeastern coast.
Overview of Cancun
Mexico's calling card to the world, Cancun perfectly showcases both the country's breathtaking natural beauty and the depth of its 1,000-year history. Simply stated, Cancun is the reason most people travel to Mexico. The sheer number of travelers underscores Cancun's magnetic appeal, with …
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