Cancun, a coastal city on the Yucatan Peninsula, is the most popular vacation spot in Mexico. The city attracts four million tourists every year and an average of 190 flights daily! Anyone is bound to have a great time in Cancun because there is something for everyone in this exciting city.
Vacationers can enjoy the stunning white-sand beaches, play water-sports, eat exquisite food, enjoy the buzzing nightlife, shop, and observe the rich culture and history of the city. Cancun’s has a superb tropical climate that is characterized by mild weather year-round makes it even more attractive for tourists.
While you are visiting Cancun, explore the many and varying beaches. The beaches on the north side, including Playa Las Perlas, Playa Linda, and Playa Tortugas, have serene waters that are ideal for surfing, sailing, underwater diving, boat trips, and swimming. To the east are more beautiful beaches, including Playa Marlín, Playa Ballenas, and San Miguelito, which generally have stronger currents and produce giant waves.
Whether you are a diver or a snorkeler, the clear water of Cancun is home to a variety of beautiful fish. Scuba diving is extremely popular in Cancun because the city has clear, shallow waters and a superb coral reef. The most popular and exciting reefs to dive are Banderas, Chitales, and El Bajito and San Toribio, San Miguel, and Aristos for the experienced divers. Cancun has many diving centers, including Scuba Cancun, Cancun Scuba Diving, and Manta Divers, that offer safe dives for everyone.
Parasailing is also a popular activity at the beaches and perhaps the best way to view the coastline – the rider is strapped into a colorful parachute and, once airborne, is led over the sand and surf behind a speed boat. Sailing and windsurfing is offered as well. The small boats provide enthralling rides especially in a brisk breeze.
Enjoy deep sea fishing and have the opportunity to fish Barracuda, Gruper, Red Snapper, and Sailfish on an air-conditioned yacht! All of these activities are readily available and easy to find – simply step out of your Mexico beach vacation rental and see where the day takes you!
Chichen Itza is another must-see for vacationers of Cancun – it is one of the modern wonders of the world and rightly so…its exceptional architectural beauty is bound to leave you in awe!
El Mexicano Restaurant features a live Folkloric Show, a mariachi band, and a folkloric ballet every night, in addition to delicious food and an exceptional ambiance. The Ballet Folklorico de Cancun at the Cancun Convention Center has a fantastic dinner show and features music and dances from all parts of Mexico.
Cancun’s buzzing nightlife has been entertaining the masses for years! Missed out on your spring break or just looking for a repeat performance? The Cancun Party-Hopper Tour offers an exciting evening! Skip the lines and be treated like a VIP during this tour – enjoy the lively atmosphere and dance the night away!
Cancun has it all! Historical wonders, adventurous activities, cultural dining and crafts, and a nightlife to be reckoned with! It is one of the most exciting cities for a vacation as you will never run out of things to do! Visit Cancun and have the time of your life!
