Cancun has 200-plus days of sun a year and a temperature
that averages 80F. With these statistics, it isn't hard to understand
why it is Mexico's top tourist destination.
The Cancun Hotels Zone is what most tourists think of
as Cancun.
A fourteen mile thin island shaped like a "7." To
the North is the Caribbean Sea with wide open beaches and strong
waves. To the west the shore is buffeted by Isla
Mujeres (Isle
of Women), causing calmer waters. To the south, between the island
and the mainland is the Nichupte Lagoon which is perfect for
all water sports. It is this island that was created specifically
for its present purpose, as the ideal vacation destination in
a totally natural tropical setting accompanied by all the amenities
of life in the 21st century.
While in the Cancun Hotels zone, be sure to visit
Ruinas del Rey: (Paseo Kukulkán Km 17).
This archaeological dig, though small, is notable for the unusual
architecture of two main plazas bounded by two streets. The majority
of Maya cities had one
plaza and few streets. This site may have been a royal burial ground. While
ruins of this caliber can easily be found virtually everywhere on the Yucatan
Peninsula, the most famous in the area are Chichen
Itza, Uxmal, Coba and Tulum.
Mainland Cancun has a much different ambience than
the Cancun hotels zone because it is an area of permanent residence
for
some 450,000 people. It offers markets as well as malls, and
outdoor cafes rather than air-conditioned
restaurants.
There is never a season of the year that isn't just the right
time to step back from life's hectic pace and visit Cancún.
A world apart awaits the visitor to this majestic land of incomparable
beauty.
