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| Cancun Travel Article |
| From a humble beginning as a small fishing village, Cancun has become an international tourist resort and retreat. The clear waters of the Caribbean and the year-round sun promises a fun filled vacation. With the amazing choice of bars, clubs, restaurants and other tourist amenities, and much more, your visit to this beautiful location will be unforgettable and a place you’ll visit time and time again. |
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| Cancun Travel Article |
Published On: July 16, 2009 |
Did you Know?
- Before the city acquired its current name, Cancun, it was called Ekab, meaning "Black Earth"..
- Cancun is the Mayan word for "Pot of snakes."
- There are generally more than 240 sunny days a year in Cancun.
- Four million visitors arrive each year on an average of 190 flights daily.
Location:
 Cancun is located on the Yucatan Channel that separates Mexico from the island of Cuba in the Greater Antilles. The Cancun region is sometimes known as the Mexican Caribbean. Cancun itself was built on a site selected as the ideal spot for a new tourist development by the Mexican government.
It is comprised of fourteen miles of pristine white beaches shaped like a number "7", home to Mayan archaeological wonders, turquoise seas, a bountiful underwater world, and world-class vacation amenities. It is still considered the gateway to the Mayan World.
Much of the coastline around Cancun is dominated by hotel resorts, which line the white sandy beachfronts and overlook the sea. The Hotel Zone, referred to as the 'Zona Hotelera' is where the majority of the hotels and apartment blocks are based in Cancun.
Geography:
Climate: Contrary to other tropical zones, Cancun does not have a specific rainy season and the constant breeze makes it an extremely pleasant place, even during the summer. The average temperature is 80F.
High season runs from December to April; low season extends from May to December, when airfare prices drop to 10% to 30%.
Demography
- Population:
- The population of Cancun, Mexico is approximately 500,000. Cancun is now divided into three areas: Ciudad de Cancun, with a population of 300,000. There are two new projects under development, including a tourist sea resort called Puerto Cancun and another project known as Malecon Cancun, covering some 170 acres of land.
- Languages:
- Currency:
- United States Dollar(USD), $
- Mexican Peso
Things to See & Do
- Adventure and Ecotourism:
There are countless adventure and ecotourism tours in Cancun and the surrounding areas suitable for all the family.
- Xcaret: Xcaret offers numberless attractions and activities that you won’t find in Cancun, like Snuba and Sea Trek or interactive swimming with sharks. The butterfly pavilion is home to hundreds of butterflies. At the Orchids Greenhouse one can see the beautiful colors and shapes of the mystic flowers.
Garrafon: The natural park of Garrafon is located in Isla Mujeres and offers preview to natural beauties and fascinating adventures.
Xel-Ha: Xel-Ha is a natural aquarium, one of the world’s most beautiful, where you can swim and snorkel amongst hundreds of unique fish.
Archaeological Sites:
El Meco: El Meco, located in northern Cancun in Mujeres Bay, played an important part in communication with Isla Mujeres and belongs to the Post classic period. It is considered the departure point for the Mayas sailing to the island.
El Rey: El Rey is an extremely small ruin. It is a nice remembrance of who originally occupied this land. The main reason to visit the ruin is for the hundreds of iguanas that flee the grand hotels and find refuge here in the quiet and little visited ruins.
Golfing Sites: Riviera Cancun: Two brand new golf courses can be found at the Riviera Cancun with the famous Jack Niklaus Signature design. With Par 72 and undulating fairways at the edge of the turquoise Caribbean sea , it promises to be an exhilarating experience for any golfer.
Mayan Palace Riviera Maya: It features traps of radiant, white sand, lakes surrounded by natural rocks and the intense color of the greens .The extraordinary natural landscape featuring lakes and native Mayan vegetation all make for a challenging yet beautiful golf course.
Cozumel Country Club: The Cozumel Country Club has been carefully crafted from the surrounding mangrove marshlands and tropical rainforest to preserve its environmental integrity, as well as providing attractive challenges for players of every skill level.
El Camaleon Mayakoba: El Camaleon Mayakoba designed by Greg Norman and offers the most beautiful ocean views. It is the first golf course in Mexico to be chosen by the PGA. They have now held the PGA Tour both in 2007 and 2008.
Getting Around
- Airports:
- Book flights to Cancun, to Cancun International Airport in Mexico. It’s the second busiest airport in Mexico. It is about 10km from the hotel strip and 16km from southwest of downtown.
- By Car
Though you don’t necessarily need to rent a car in Cancun, it’s nice to have the freedom to come and go as you please, and explore the city the way you choose to.
- Alamo Rent A Car
- Avis Rent A Car
- Budget Rent A Car
- Dollar Rent A Car
- E-Z Rent-A-Car
- By Bus:
Cancun's bus station is located downtown on the corner of Uxmal Avenue and Tulum Avenue. Destinations served by bus include most destinations up to Mexico City.
- Companies serving the station include all attractions and towns along the coast:
- The Riviera Express for the Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Xel-Ha etc.)
- ADO for the major national destinations.
- Cancun is a vibrant coastal city offering an array of dining, nightlife and shopping options, making it an ideal vacation for tourists of all ages. With thousands of hotels lining the beautiful Caribbean Sea and so many romantic waterside restaurants and trendy bars, you know it’s a dream destination. To top it off, the city offers full range of water sports from snorkeling to scuba diving at great locations to delight even the most discerning traveler.
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