Cancun Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cancun showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and landscape views
Hotel Zone showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and landscape views
Cancun
Hotel Zone featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a pool
Cancun featuring night scenes, a pool and a luxury hotel or resort
Relax by the pool, dive through subaquatic caves and learn about the region’s fascinating past through museums and archeological sites.

Cancún is an intriguing city with three distinct faces. It is at once a world-renowned holiday resort, an adventure base for exploring lagoons and caves and an open-air museum showcasing the ruined temples of the Mayans. Draw up an action-packed itinerary for your holiday in this dynamic region.

Choose from the range of lodgings in the Hotel Zone. The area comprises a narrow strip between the Nichupté lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, made up of beaches and luxury hotels. Bring your kids to the Acuario Interactivo for interaction tanks and opportunities to swim with the fish.

Lay down a blanket for a picnic on Playa Delfines, a short taxi ride south from the aquarium. Snap photos of your family in front of the colourful Cancún sign and swim in the clear water. A little north is Playa Tortugas, which is fairly busy, with restaurants serving seafood and Mexican cuisine.

Remaining in the Hotel Zone, visit the Maya Cancun Museum for its captivating historic sights and exhibition spaces. Nearby is the El Rey Ruins, which consists of a small Maya village with a temple dating back to around A.D. 250. Take a trip to the El Meco Archaeological Site in the northern outskirts of the city.

The city is also an ideal base for excursions. Embark on a boat trip from the Gran Puerto Cancún to Isla Mujeres. The island contains the Garrafon Natural Reef Park, which has excellent water visibility for snorkeling. Go with tour operators to the cenote lagoons and underwater caves of Xcaret Park on the mainland.

Find the city on the Yucatán Peninsula in the southeastern part of Mexico. Fly to the Cancún International Airport and get a taxi or bus northeast for around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the Hotel Zone. The city is about 1 hour north of Playa del Carmen and about an hour and 45 minutes north of Tulum by car.

Cancún is the ultimate holiday destination, with a blend of serenity and entertainment.

Where to stay in Cancun

Escenica Tower featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and general coastal views

Zona Hotelera

4/5(130 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Zona Hotelera. Make a stop by La Isla Shopping Mall or Forum Beach while you're exploring the area.

Zona Hotelera
Hotel Zone featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a pool

Punta Cancun

While visiting Punta Cancun, you might make a stop by sights like Forum Beach and Chac Mool Beach.

Punta Cancun
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Downtown Cancun

4/5(26 area reviews)

Downtown Cancun is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Plaza 28 and Cancun Mall.

Downtown Cancun
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La Isla

If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.

La Isla
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Puerto Juarez

The pristine beaches and fun-filled water parks are top of the list for many visitors to Puerto Juarez. A stop by Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez or Arrecife El Meco Underwater Museum might round out your trip.

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Avenida Tulum

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Avenida Tulum. A stop by Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book or Ceviche Square might round out your trip.

Avenida Tulum
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km.16.5 Lotes 56-A-I, y 56-A-2 Segunda Etapa Turistica, Cancun, QROO
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The price is ₹30,568 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
₹30,568
₹30,568 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,295 reviews)
"I had the best time of my life"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,541 reviews)
"Very Nice Resort, staff was friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Blvd Kukulkan, Km 5.5 Lote 6-C, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,717 reviews)
"Went to party and definitely got that. You cannot beat the location right next to the RUI party. So much fun. Guzman at the pool party was beyond great !"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites

Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 8.5, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,814 reviews)
"Bonito hotel, excelente ubicación. La playa es hermosa, personal amable. Lo que no me gustó es que para el servicio de alimentos en la playa te dan utensilios desechables de plástico y sobres de catsup y sal. Y tristemente encuentras los cuchillos y tenedores en la playa, los ves entre la arena porque ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive

All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Km. 1.5 Carretera a Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,111 reviews)
"Overall a nice place to visit on a budget. Smaller resort so not as crowded which worked great for our family. Property is older, so keep that in mind when considering it."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
1st Luxury Warehouse

1st Luxury Warehouse

3.5 out of 5
1st Luxury Warehouse, Calle Monte Líbano, Mz. 79, Lt.79, Bodega 1, SM 301, Segunda, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Moon Palace Golf Club and Ventura Park Cancun are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
"The room was very reasonable and nicely appointed. The room rate was good as well when compared to other properties in the area. It was a little off the beaten path and an unusual location in and industrial park. But those reason account for the reasonable rate."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

1st Luxury Warehouse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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