Cancun Travel Guide

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Cancun which includes landscape views, tropical scenes and general coastal views
Hotel Zone which includes landscape views, swimming and general coastal views
Cancun
Hotel Zone showing general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views
Cancun showing a pool, night 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 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

4.5/5(67 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 Delfines 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

3.5/5(9 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.

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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.

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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.

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Puerto Juarez

While visiting Puerto Juarez, you might make a stop by sights like Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez and El Niño Beach.

Puerto Juarez
Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulkan Km 16.5, Cancun, QROO
The price is AU$757 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$757
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,518 reviews)
Super staff
"Very nice place, great food, terrific staff."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive
Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Carretera Cancun-Chetumal Km. 340, Cancun, QROO
The price is AU$585 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$585
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,648 reviews)
"I love this hotel and would highly recommend. The staff was so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable specially our concierge Juan, who went above and beyond to make my husband birthday dinner special. Moon palace was super nice and kids friendly."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Hotel 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 our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,404 reviews)
"It was a beautiful place with very friendly staff. The food was good and buffet options were great"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan - Adults Only - 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.
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 WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,624 reviews)
"What makes this place is the beach and pool. The rooms need updating, but in reality, you don't come here to Cancun to stay in a room. So...the rooms are fine. Just a bit tired and in need of updating."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 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 our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,030 reviews)
"Hotel needs love , the beach is dirty, not because the hotel they do a really good cleaning every day , but the hotel have a port next to it , and the workers of the boats do not disposed the garbage the correct way. The hotel food is limited but excellent, the proteins are very tender never dry. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
Club Regina Cancun
Club Regina Cancun
3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulkan Km 20.5, Hotels Area, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (431 reviews)
"We came to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday and our stay at Club Regina was an amazing one, we had a very relaxing stay which we all need after the harsh winter weather. Our room is very clean and spacious, I loved that we have 2 separate rooms and bathrooms but it could have been much nicer ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Club Regina Cancun
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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