Few holiday places in the world offer such variety in climate, natural beauty, cultural heritage, hospitality, and first-class accommodation like Cancún and the Riviera Maya. The Caribbean, Mexico and the Mayan Civilization—all in one place. A land filled with a patchwork of ecosystems, which is rich in wildlife. From the air, one can see the green of the tropical forest dotted with great trees like mahogany, cedar and the chicozaote or chewing gum tree. It is the domain of birds and monkeys. There is a coast offering mangroves, marshes, lagoons and sinkholes of fresh water or underground rivers that mix with the sea water. Our beautiful white beaches are protected by a chain of coral reef. Radiant weather and all the services from a great metropolis are available.
Location:
At the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. Flight time from major to US cities:
Only 2 hours from major cities like Miami, New Orleans and Houston and few hours from East Coast airports.
Description:
This tropical island has been, since early times, a haven for pirates and sailors. In modern times, it is a vacation destination for both young and old travelers. Cancún offers two places in one:
“Ciudad Cancún” or Downtown, founded as the service center for the resort island and “Zona Hotelera” a 23-km long sandy island with all the towering, palatial hotels, landscaped grounds, theme restaurants, shopping malls, golf courses, watersport centers and more.
The Riviera Maya offers the same white sand beaches, beautiful resorts, ecological destinations, plenty of shopping and Mayan ruins to explore... Sure to be fun for the entire family!
27 kilometers of powder-like cool white sand await the visitor from Mujeres Bay to the the Windward side. Your feet will not be harmed by the heat of the sun after leaving your footprints in the beautiful White Sand.
Year-round temperature
A dream for any visitor! An average of 80°F year-round. Highest temperatures are registered between May and August (90°F) while the rainy season occurs during September and October.
About Money
American Dollars are accepted any place in cash, travelers cheques or credit card (at the banking exchange rate) Banks at the Hotel Zone or “Zona Hotelera” are open Monday to Friday from 09:00 am to 4 pm., and the money exchange counters are open all week.
Making the most of your time
Kids love the place
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There are plenty of activities for kids during their stay. The most difficult part of the day is deciding what to do first.
- Nature and Wetlands
- Robinson Crusoe Adventures
- Nature and Spaniards
- Interactive parks like Xcaret and Xelha
- Meet crocodiles in their own habitat
- Enter a scary passage of terror
- Pat a dolphin
- Learn about the Mayan Culture at one of the mystic archaeological sites like Tulum, Coba, Chichen-Itza, or Ek.-Balam.
Shopping will be an adventure at the different city markets offering piņatas, traditional toys, handcrafts and much more.
When everybody is ready to eat, the food selection is great: From Mexican tidbits to Caribbean seafood or from pizzas to steaks.