Cancun
Cancun Vacations
Located on the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Cancun has grown over the past three decades from a small fishing village to Mexico's top tourist destination and a world-renowned resort city. A Cancun beach vacation offers 14 miles of white, sandy beaches, luxurious villas, five star resorts and fabulous international cuisine. Cancun activities include tours of the Mayan ruins, diving and snorkeling the offshore reef, parachuting and partying in local hot spots. Cancun makes for a truly memorable vacation.
Cancun Activities
Water sports are among the most popular of Cancun activities and make Cancun one of our best beach vacations. The year-round sunny weather, with average temperatures of 80 degrees, makes a Cancun beach vacation ideal for relaxing and sunbathing on the glittering white sand beaches. If you prefer something more exciting on your Cancun vacation, take a spin on wave runner, or go on a thrilling parasailing excursion. Scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking in the Caribbean's turquoise waters are also all great things to do in Cancun while on your beach vacation.
Cancun Attractions
The numerous beaches of Cancun allow you to unwind and relax at your leisure. But if your "Things to do in Cancun" priorities include partying, then you've found the right place. Cancun attractions include the waterfront restaurants and shops of the Laguna Nichupte area and the world-famous Cancun "Party Zone" where nightclubs and discos party on around the clock. Many of the more than 3 million annual visitors who descend on Cancun never leave the hotel strip with its nightclubs and shopping. If you prefer, Cancun tours can take you away from it all. Some tours explore the Mayan ruins, the enchanting traditional Mexican villages in the outlying areas, or the intriguing nearby jungles.
Cancun Travel Facts
The climate here is subtropical with average temperatures ranging between 81º F (27º C) and 95º F (35º C) year round. Expect mostly sunny days, as it makes for a great opportunity to indulge in activities and watersports, such as scuba diving, sport fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, and jetskiing, making your Cancun vacation more enjoyable.
Peak travel times for this popular beach vacation are from December to April, and be sure to book your Cancun tours and activities early. Making reservations early is especially important if your Cancun vacation plans include spring break, when thousands of students flock to this popular Mexican location. Remenber, the "Hotel Zone" in Cancun offers lodging for ever budget, from very affordable to some of the finest ( and priciest) hotels and resorts in the world. But make sure you book your Cancun Vacation early to ensure your opportunity to experience your best beach vacation yet.
