Cancun Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Hotel Zone showing a pool, tropical scenes 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

Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
4 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulkan, Km. 11.5, Cancun, QROO
The price is ₹20,631 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
₹20,631
per night
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the room service in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,862 reviews)
"The property needs some updates the pool needs more maintenance. The food was ok"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023

Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan km 12, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (896 reviews)
"I felt it was beautiful and very clean ,food was good the shows and entertainment was good aswell..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023

Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulkan Km 16.5, Cancun, QROO
The price is ₹30,906 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
₹30,906
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,392 reviews)
"I love it , this is my 4 time there ."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2023

Paradisus Cancún – 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.
Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
4 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulkan, Km. 11.5, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the room service in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,862 reviews)
"The property needs some updates the pool needs more maintenance. The food was ok"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023

Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan km. 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free valet parking. Our guests praise the bar and the room service in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,725 reviews)
"Excelente service all staff are very professional and friendly, special notes for the management staff Gerardo Ortiz, They provide us with a destilados testing that was amazing. Lian, Alejandro, Jose, Najla and everyone are amazing"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Las Americas All Inclusive - Adults Only
Riu Palace Las Americas All Inclusive - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,085 reviews)
"This is a beautiful resort and the food was delicious! The rooms are in need of more outlets though - only 1single on 1 side of bed- but that isn’t worth a bad review. The beach has plenty of lounges & umbrellas and the pool bar has some great things to try. We really liked the fact that you didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023

Riu Palace Las Americas All Inclusive - Adults Only
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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