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 vacation 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 vacation 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 colorful 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 vacation 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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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
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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 El Meco Archaeological Site might round out your trip.

Puerto Juarez
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 Rp5.532.548 per night from 14 May to 15 May
Rp5.532.548
Rp5.532.548 total
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,786 reviews)
"It was a great place will be coming back"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun
The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun
4 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 20, Cancun, QROO
The price is Rp1.486.800 per night from 19 May to 20 May
Rp1.486.800
Rp1.865.769 total
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,847 reviews)
"Right in front the beach and have 4 pools that we enjoy a lot. For sure I will return"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun
Haven Riviera Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Haven Riviera Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only
4.5 out of 5
Ctra. Federal 307, Chetumal - Pto, Juarez, KM 335, Puerto Morelos, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,305 reviews)
"Very nice adult only resort. Attentive staff, fun activities, good vibes."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Haven Riviera Cancun - 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.
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,713 reviews)
"Beachscape is a small resort with a wonderful private beach. Buffet breakfast was good and the location was within a 10 minute walk to all the local hotspots. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive!"

Reviewed on 4 May 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 (1,075 reviews)
"Everyone is very welcoming"

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
Extended Suites Cancún Cumbres
Extended Suites Cancún Cumbres
3 out of 5
Súper Manzana 311, MZ-26 LT. 18, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free parking, a health club and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (832 reviews)
A busy week in Cancun
"Room was very clean, mostly quiet. Not much of a view as my room was directly across from Sam’s . There were several outstanding restaurants within walking distance of my building. 1/2 mile walk but well worth it. Staff were friendly and helpful. Using uber to get around is your best bet."

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Extended Suites Cancún Cumbres
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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