Introducing Cancún
Unlike many cities in the world, Cancún just isn’t afraid. It’s unabashed and unapologetic, and in that lies its high-gloss charm. So send in the Maya dancers, swashbuckling pirates and beer-chugging US Spring Breakers. Cancún can take it. But can you?
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Like Las Vegas, Ibiza or Dubai, Cancún is a party city that just won’t give up. Top that off with a pretty good beach and you have one of the Western Hemisphere’s biggest tourist draws, bringing in as many as 4 million visitors (mostly from the US) each year.
It’s hard to believe this little fishing town would become a worldwide phenomenon. In the 1970s Mexico’s ambitious planners decided to outdo Acapulco with a brand-new, world-class resort located on the Yucatán Peninsula, and Cancún was born. Although it isn’t for everyone – and this type of mass-tourism certainly won’t interest all travelers – if you’re here, you might as well dig into the kitsch and crap that make this city unique.
Ready to go?
These tours & activities make it easy:
- Go for a snorkel with Mexico's gentle giants: whale sharks
- Discover Cancun on a 8-day Mexico family adventure
- Take a day trip to Chichen Itza
Last updated: Mar 3, 2012
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Re: Day Trips in Yucatan
by jeanfromboston2 27 May 2012
We were just in the Yucatan a month ago, so I can address some of your questions. We rented a car from Easy Way car rental. They pick…
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travelling to Cancun in high season
by dolphin40 26 May 2012
If it helps you, I have found best timetable -London to Cancun ( ie , not waiting more than 4 hours anywhere) through Air France !that…
