Cancún - Cancún

Cancún is 'n gewilde Karibiese toeristebestemming aan die noordoostelike punt van Mexiko's Yucatán - skiereiland, in Quintana Roo, wat ook die Mexikaanse Karibiese Eilande genoem word. Langs 22 km (14 myl) strande vind u 'n wye verskeidenheid oorde, spa's, klubs en winkelsentrums.

Die hoogseisoen in Cancún duur gewoonlik van Desember tot April. Pryse en hotelpryse styg dramaties gedurende hierdie tye, terwyl dit in die (noordelike halfrond) somer en vroeë herfsmaande daal. Laat Junie is veral warm, so kom voorbereid of probeer die buiteseisoen. Orkane kan 'n groot bedreiging in die laat (noordelike halfrond) somer en herfs wees.

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El Mirador-strand

In die noordoostelike hoek van die Mexikaanse Karibiese Eilande het Cancún, nou 'n stad met meer as 700 000 inwoners, letterlik nog nie voor die 1970's bestaan ​​nie. Dit was 'n toeristeprojek wat destyds deur die Mexikaanse regering in 'n yl bewoonde, ongerepte gebied begin is. Sedertdien het dit 'n groot stad geword en een van die voorste strandoordbestemmings ter wêreld.

Dit bestaan ​​uit veertien myl ongerepte wit strande, gevorm soos 'n nommer '7', die tuiste van die Maya-argeologiese wonders, turkooise seë, 'n oorvloed onderwaterwêreld en vakansiegeriewe van wêreldgehalte. Dit word steeds beskou as die poort na die Maya-wêreld ("El Mundo Maya"). Maya-tempels en rituele terreine is oral, sommige versmoor deur welige oerwoud, ander is maklik bereikbaar.

Cancun bestaan ​​uit twee baie verskillende en geskeide gebiede. Een daarvan is die Hotel Zone, geheel en al gebou rondom die toeristebedryf. Dit is vol met all-inclusive mega-hotelle met pragtige Karibiese strande. Bly slegs hier as u nie die moeite doen om u vakansie saam met baie ander toeriste deur te bring nie. Hierdie gebied is basies 'n Mexikaanse kloon van Florida, met nie veel verskil nie, behalwe dat die water hier die Karibiese Eilande is.

In die middestad van Cancún is daarenteen 'n suiwer Mexikaanse stad, alhoewel dit baie wye paaie het wat ontwerp is vir motors, geen werklike sentrum is om van te praat nie, en oor die algemeen redelik onopvallend, aangesien daar geen geskiedenis voor die 1970's was nie. Moenie verwag om die Mexikaanse historiese kultuur hier te sien nie; In plaas daarvan is dit die moderne Mexiko met baie restaurante, Noord-Amerikaanse kitskoskette, winkelsentrums, markte en klubs.

Ongelukkig het die middestad ook geen toegang tot die strand nie. As gevolg hiervan is Cancun baie 'n toeriste-stad, met toeriste en die pragtige strande heeltemal geskei van regte Cancunians. As u hierdie opstelling onaantreklik vind, moet u Cancun waarskynlik heeltemal oorslaan en na gaan Playa del Carmen of Puerto Vallarta in plaas daarvan, waar plaaslike inwoners en die strande in dieselfde omgewing is.

Diegene wat meestal op soek is na strande en duik, of wat 'n bietjie avontuurlustig is, kan maklik net 'n uur of twee suid van Cancún kamers op ewe mooi en minder druk strande langs die kus vind. Sommige Spaanse taalvaardighede kan help om beter aanbiedinge te vind. U kan 'n motor huur of die bus neem na Puerto Morelos (ongeveer 20 minute) of Tulum (1 uur). Playa del Carmen (45 minute, M $ 80 (pesos) is tussen die twee. Daar is ook huurmotors beskikbaar.

Diegene wat op soek is na 'n basis van bedrywighede wat goeie of luukse hotelle wil hê en die voordele van die stedelike lewe wil hê, maar meer plaaslike smaak wil hê, kan in die hoofstad Yucatan, Mérida. Baie internasionale vlugte na Cancún duur voort na stop na die internasionale lughawe van Mérida.

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Die klimaat in Cancún is tropies, met 'n konstante warm en vogtige weer deur die jaar, en baie warm seetemperature. U kan 'n sagte briesie van die see verwag om u gemaklik te hou. Die temperatuur bereik ongeveer Mei, en u kan die uiterste hitte opmerk as u die binneland in reis. Berei voor vir uitstappies na argeologiese terreine: dra ligte klere, bly koel en rus gereeld.

Gaan in

Met die vliegtuig

1 Internasionale lughawe in Cancún (CUN IATA) (Dit is ongeveer 10 km vanaf die hotelstrook en 16 km suidwes van die middestad.). Dit is Mexiko se tweede besigste lughawe. Een van die beste kenmerke van Cancún is die vervoerverbindings, aangesien die meeste belangrike lugdiensondernemings in Noord-, Sentraal- en Suid-Amerika en Europa dienste aan Cancún bied. Daar is 'n paar baie goedkoop huurvlugaanbiedings beskikbaar soos by die Verenigde Koninkryk (vanaf ongeveer £ 100) sowel as kommersiële vliegaanbiedings van verskeie vervoerondernemings. Cancún International Airport (Q641967) on Wikidata Cancún International Airport on Wikipedia 

Lugrederye wat na Cancún vlieg, sluit in:

  • Terminal 1 (Poort 1-7A in die Charter Terminal): Gehuurde vlugte kom gewoonlik na en vertrek vanaf Terminal 1. Hulle kan ook eerder by terminale 2 of 3 wees. Raadpleeg die toer- / reisagentskap of die lugdiens waar u moet inboek vir die terugvlug huis toe. Met die gebruik van Terminal 4 (sien hieronder) is daar planne aan die gang om te besluit om Terminal 1 te rekonstrueer of te sluit, wat in die toekoms meer veranderinge sal meebring.
  • Terminaal 2:
  • Hal A (Gates A1-A9 in die agthoekige satellietstruktuur): Vlugte vanaf Kanada: Sunwing. Vlugte vanaf die VSA: Alaska Airlines. Vlugte vanaf Europa: Arkefly, EdelWeiss, Eurowings, Enerjet, JetAirFly, Neos, Orbest, Thomson, TUIfly. Van Suid- en Sentraal-Amerika: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Avianca en Copa Airlines
  • Hal B (Hekke B1-B22 in die hoofgebou): Huishoudelik met: Volaris / Volaris Costa Rica, (na / van Cozumel); Magnicharters, Viva Aerobús van Monterrey, Mexikostad en ander stede in Mexiko. Internasionale vlugte vanaf Havana met Cubana de la Aviacion.
  • Terminaal 3 (Gates C0-C26): vlugte vanaf die VSA en Kanada: huurvlugte van Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Dynamic Airways, JetBlue, Spirit, United Airlines en Apple Vacations. Vlugte vanaf Europa en Rusland: British Airways, Evelop, Pullmantur, Neos, Nordwind en Wamos
  • Terminal 4 (Hekke 53-68): Geopen Oktober 2017, wat dien as 'n terminale vir: Aeroméxico, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Transat, Gol, WestJet, Condor, Southwest Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air Europa, Frontier Airlines en Sun Country Airlines
  • FBO-terminale:MAYAir (van / na Cozumel & Merida); Mayan Island Air, Tropic Air (Belize City); algemene lugvaart en private uitvoerende vlugte. Die nuwe FBO-terminal is nou langs Terminal 3.

Opmerking: Sommige van die bogenoemde lugrederye werk seisoenaal, gewoonlik gedurende die wintermaande op die noordelike halfrond, of as charters terwyl ander die hele jaar gereeld gereël het. Gehuurde vlugte word gewoonlik deur 'n toeroperateur of reisagentskap bespreek en nie direk deur die lugredery nie. Bogenoemde kan onderhewig wees aan veranderinge en let altyd op die inligting wat die lugredery met u kaartjie en instapkaart aan u verskaf, sowel as die inligting wat die lughawe aanlyn en via die inligtingborde verskaf. Hekke word slegs enkele minute voor aankoms toegeken.

Die moeilikste deel van die reis na Cancún (afgesien van u lughawe-inklok) is om van die bagasiekarussel na u vervoer te ry. Sorg dat u weet wie u vervoer is (indien u vooraf bespreek) en vind dit aan die buitekant, want dit is waar dit sal wees. Tensy u op soek is na 'n tyddeel, gratis maaltyd of u reistyd en geld op u vakansie wil verbrand, moet NIE ophou om met iemand te praat oor toere en so nie. Daar is genoeg tyd daarvoor nadat u gevestig is. Nadat u die doeane-inspeksie (die inspeksie van die rooi of groen ligte bagasie) skoongemaak het, moet u u tasse nie aan iemand gee wat aanbied om dit te vervoer nie.

Om van die Cancun-lughawe weg te kom, loop u aan die einde van die hoofgebou verby binnelandse aankomelinge. Op die parkeerterrein verby is daar busse na die middestad Cancún busstasie en na Playa del Carmen bus stasie. Busse sal mense ook by die kruispad aflaai vir Puerto Morelos, waar daar taxi's sal wag.

Daar is baie maatskappye wat die oordragdiens lewer na die hotelle in Cancún of die Riviera Maya. Almal het die opsie om aanlyn te bespreek; sommige van hulle kan bespreek word as hulle aankom, maar dit kan nog 'n wagtyd verteenwoordig.

Daar is ook ander vervoerondernemings wat diens lewer van en na die lughawe teen 'n redelike prys. Pasop vir touts wat u sal omring as u uit die inklaring kom. As u reguit te werk gaan, sal u die amptelike inligtingsentrum vind waar hulle u kan help met die grondvervoeropsies. As u pendeldienste aangeskaf het via 'n aanlyn bespreking en u bestuurder nie vind nie, skakel self die kliëntediens vertrou nie plaaslike mense wat beweer dat hulle lughawemedewerkers is wat u probeer "help" nie (gewoonlik wag lughawemedewerkers op u om na hulle te kom, en nie andersom nie). Die wettige bestuurders (en hul verteenwoordigers) vir hierdie pendeldienste is buite die gebou, buite die glasdeure, na hul voertuie.

Die lughawe het 'n metaalheining gebou buite internasionale aankomelinge. Slegs lughawepersoneel en gelisensieerde pendel- en reisagentwerkers mag binne (hulle moet 'n kenteken vee). As u iemand ontmoet wat sal arriveer, vra hulle om die gebied te verlaat en na die lughawe te stap om hul partytjie te ontmoet.

ADO is die belangrikste langafstand-busvervoerder in die Yucatan-skiereiland. Hulle bied gereelde busdienste vanaf alle terminale na die middestad van Cancun en na Playa del Carmen. By Terminal 1 is die bushalte aan u linkerkant wanneer u die terminal verlaat. Die "lughawe-busstasie" is op die busparkeerterrein buite die binnelandse aankomende deure by Terminal 2. Vir internasionale aankomelinge draai u regs nadat u uit die gebou gekom het en na die ander kant van die gebou loop. By Terminal 3 is dit 'n regs draai van buite die aankomende deure en verby 'Air Margaritaville' (voorheen 'Coconuts Welcome Bar').

Ook as u direk van Cancún na Cozumel wil reis, is daar 'n lugredery met die naam MAYAir en AeroTucan vanaf die FBO-terminale, langs Terminal 3, sodat u direk deur Cancún na Cozumel kan vlieg. Andersins kan u ook die ADO-bus of 'n pendeldiens vir 'n gedeelde rit gebruik Playa del Carmen en neem die veerboot na Cozumel, aangesien die veerbootherminal langs die Playa del Carmen-busstasie is.

Maak seker dat u die doeane slaag voordat u geldwisseling soek. In die doeanesone in Cancún bied hulle byvoorbeeld tariewe aan wat baie laer is as wat selfs gierigste straatverkopers vra.

Pasop om Mexiko met genoeg geld te verlaat. Die Mexikaanse regering hef 'n reisbelasting van ongeveer M $ 900 (US $ 45) om die land vanaf die lughawe te verlaat. Die meeste groot lugdiensondernemings het moontlik al die reisbelasting gehef op die prys van die kaartjie, maar dit word sterk aanbeveel dat reisigers dit nagaan voordat hulle na / van Cancún vertrek. Die huidige kollektiewe reiservaring (vanaf TripAdvisor) toon dat byna alle lugdienste wat van die VSA af vlieg, reeds hierdie belasting by hul vliegkaart ingesluit het, en u hoef dus nie weer te betaal wanneer u Cancún verlaat nie. Dit blyk dat slegs huurvlugte vanaf die Verenigde Koninkryk hierdie belasting nie insluit nie, en dat reisigers in die Verenigde Koninkryk miskien moet betaal wanneer hulle vertrek.

Wees ook versigtig om te vroeg deur sekuriteit te gaan. Kos en drankpryse is amper dubbel (US $ 4 vir 1/2 liter water) en u kan nie maklik teruggaan nie. Daar is geen gratis wifi nie. Terminal 1 is te danke aan sy meestal binnelandse verbindings wat goedkoper is.

Met die motor

Om in Mexiko te ry, kan 'n ervaring wees. Raadpleeg vir meer inligting en wenke ry in Mexiko.

Die Carretera Cancun-Tulum / Av Tulum (Fed Hwy 307) is die hoofweg noord-suid wat begin by die kruising met Av Lopez Portillo (Fed Hwy 180), noord van die middestad. Van hier af verbind hierdie snelweg Cancun met die lughawe, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Tulum en uiteindelik met Chetumal naby die Belize-grens. Fed Hwy 180 / 180D gaan oos en wes as Av Lopez Portillo en gaan oor die Yucatan-skiereiland na Merida en draai af na Campeche en Villahermosa langs die Golfkus. Gevoed Hwy 180D, wes van die stad, word 'n tolpad tussen Cancun en Merida met beperkte toegang Gevoer Hwy 180 (die ouer tweespoorweg of 'carretera libre') loop parallel met Hwy 180D, wat verskillende dorpe verbind met die spoedwalle (tops) om die verkeer deur die stad te vertraag. Motors wat in Mexiko gehuur word, kan nie wettig na Sentraal-Amerika gery word nie.

Daar is ook motorhuur- en reisagentskappe wat langs Blvd Kukulcan in die Hotel Zone en in ander middestede geleë is. Hulle is in vrystaande geboue en binne die winkelsentrums vir reisigers wat van plan is om 'n daguitstappie te maak, inkopies te doen vir toere en aktiwiteite of om 'n verdere reis na die volgende bestemming te bespreek. Die motors wat in die Hotel Zone of in die middestad gehuur word, kan goedkoper wees as vanaf die lughawe en kan vir 'n korter tydperk gehuur word as die motor benodig word. Sien "Met die motor" onder "Rondom" vir skakels na spesifieke motorhuurondernemings en met betrekking tot lokaal vervoer per motor.

Met die bus

Cancun's 2 bus stasie is sentraal geleë in die middestad van Cancun, noordwes van die rotonde by Av Uxmal en Av Tulum. Van hier af is daar gereeld busse na die lughawe (30 minute), Playa del Carmen (1uur 20min), Tulum, Merida (4uur), Valladolid (2uur), Campeche (6uur 45min) en Chetumal (5-6 uur) in die Yucatan-skiereiland. Direkte busse na Chichen Itza vertrek een of twee keer per dag vanaf Cancun, so neem 'n gereelde bus na Valladolid en neem 'n ander bus na Chichen Itza. Daar is minder gereelde dienste (een of twee keer per dag) om plekke verder weg te ry Palenque (13uur), Tuxtla Gutierrez (18-20uur); San Cristobal de las Casas (18-19uur); Villahermosa (12-13 uur), Mexikostad (26 uur) en elders in die Republiek.

Die stasie word bedien deur 'n taxistaanplek voor die stasie langs Pino. Plaaslike busse na die hotelgebied ry gereeld agter die stasie in die Tulumlaan. Die volgende buslyne bied dienste in en uit die Central Bus Terminal:

  • ADO (Autobusse Del Oriente), Calle Pino, SM23, MZ 1, Lt 1 y 2, Centro, ☏ 52 55 5133-5133, tolvry: 1800-009-9090. Hulle bedryf die ADO, ADO GL, OCC (Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón), Riviera en Platino buslyne, en die ClickBus.com besprekingswerf. 
  • Tweedeklas busse met AU, Oriente, Mayab en Noroeste (filiale van Grupo ADO) is beskikbaar vir meer gelokaliseerde reis na Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Polponah, Kantunilkin, Chiquila (ligging vir Holbox-veerboot) en ander dorpe en dorpe in die omgewing in Quintana Roo, Yucatan en Campeche. Tweedeklasbusse neem gewoonlik langer om oor lang afstande te ry weens die veelvuldige stopplekke om ander passasiers langs die pad op te laai en af ​​te laai.
  • Auto Centro, ☏ 52 999 923 9962. bedryf tweedeklas busdienste tussen Cancun se busstasie en hul eie terminale in Merida via Tixpeual, Tixkokob, Euan, Cacalchen, Izamal, Tunkas, Dzitas, Valladolid, Chemax, Xcan en / of Leona op drie verskillende roetes. Hierdie busse stop op enige plek langs die pad om mense op te laai en af ​​te laai. (Jul 2015 opgedateer)
  • 3 Playa Express, Pino 13, SM 23, Mz 1, Centro (Colectivo (gedeelde ritwa) staan ​​oorkant die straat van die busstasie by Pino & Av Tulum). Pendeltuie gereeld na Puerto Morelos en Playa del Carmen in die Mercedes / Dodge Sprinter-bussies. Hulle doen nie stop op die lughawe. M $ 45 na Playa del Carmen. (Aug 2017 opgedateer)

Met privaat vervoer

Kry rond

Kaart van Cancún

Cancún is baie maklik om te navigeer. In die suide is die lughawe, in die noorde is die stad en tussenin op die stuk grond tussen die see en die Nichupte-strandmeer is al die hotelle, strande en kroeë, die hotel sone of Zona Hotelera. In die middestad woon die meeste inwoners en dit strek oor die vasteland agter die strandmeer.

Adresse in die hoofstad (middestad) word georganiseer deur Super Manzanas (SM) of 'Super Blocks' wat bestaan ​​uit verskeie blokke of Manzanas (Mz) daarin. Die KM's word geskei deur wyer besige paaie / boulevards (gewoonlik genoem) aan alle kante, terwyl die Manzanas (Mz) geskei word deur nouer, kleiner systrate binne 'n SM (kan genommer of benoem word). Op die kaarte vorm die hoofpaaie verskillende unieke vorms, gewoonlik die Super Manzanas. Op Isla Cancún (Zona Hotelera) is die adresse gebaseer op hoeveel kilometer (km) langs Blvd Kukulkan vanaf Km 0 ('n parkeerterrein) op die kruising tussen Blvd Kukulkan en Av Bonampak. As u oos reis van Av Bonampak in die rigting van Punta Cancun (Km 9), en suid deur Isla Cancun (Zona Hotelera) langs Blvd Kukulkan, neem die Km-getalle toe met sy hoogtepunt op Km 25.3 (Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts) suid van Punta Nizuc. Blvd Kulkakun word 'Carretera Punta Nizuc-Cancun' wat oos na die lughawe op die vasteland gaan. Vanaf die lughawe volg die taxi's en pendeldienste gewoonlik 'Carretera Punta Nizuc-Cancun' om die Hotel Zone via Punta Nizuc op Km 25 te bereik en noordwaarts te werk. Die belangrikste snelweë deur die stad is Av Tulum (Hwy 307) wat noord-suid gaan en Av Portillo (Hwy 180) wat skuins tussen suidwes en noordoos gaan. Albei paaie kruis mekaar by Parque Crucero in die rigting van die noordelike punt van die stad.

Met die bus

Bus is die beste manier om rond te kom. Busse is goedkoop en kom gereeld voor. Die meeste busbestuurders is baie hoflik en stop vir u selfs as u nie by 'n bushalte wag nie. Die meeste roetes ry op en af ​​in die hoofweg, Blvd Kukulcan, vernoem na die veerslang, die belangrikste Maya-godheid, van die woorde van die Maya's kukul (voël) en kan (slang). Busse ry voortdurend, maar wees voorbereid op 'n beknopte en rowwe rit.

Na die betaling van die tarief, wat per persoon gebaseer is, sal die bestuurder u 'n kaartjie / kwitansie oorhandig wat gewoonlik met advertensies gedruk word. Dit dien nie as 'n oorplasing na 'n ander bus nie. Tariewe is meestal M $ 10 (2019) bestemmings in die stad, terwyl 'n kaartjie na enige plek in die Zona Hotelera M $ 12 (2019) kos. Die tarief is per instap, dus betaal u weer as u op 'n ander bus moet klim om die reis te voltooi. Moenie van busse verwag om geriewe soos lugversorging en sitkussings te hê nie. Baie busbestuurders praat genoeg Engels om besoekers te help om rond te kom.

As u gereed is om af te klim, kan u die knoppie bo-op die handreling druk, of as u nie seker is van u bestemming nie, kan u die bestuurder vertel waar u wil afklim of met 'n bus na die bestemming wys. kaart. Die meeste busbestuurders praat genoeg Engels om nie-Spaanssprekendes te verstaan.

Wees versigtig as die bus vol is, want dit is 'n bron van kommer.

Die volgende ondernemings bedryf busse plaaslik:

of sien:

Die webwerwe bevat slegs 'n lys roetes wat hulle op die kaart wys waarheen hulle gaan. Geen skedules nie, aangesien dit baie gereeld loop. Nog 'n goeie hulpbron om in Cancún te kom, is die Can-Do Cancún-kaarte en -gidse van Perry & Laura McFarlin.

Ondernemings wat die stasie bedien, sluit alle besienswaardighede en dorpe langs die kus in: die Riviera Express vir die Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Xel-Ha, ens.) en ADO vir die belangrikste nasionale bestemmings. Vir sommige Riviera Maya-bestemmings is dit moontlik om die busse in die Tulumlaan te stop sonder om tot by die stasie te gaan, maar as u nie seker is waar u die bus moet haal nie, is dit die beste om na die stasie te gaan.

Met die taxi

Huurmotors is volop, 'n bietjie duur vir die hotel en lughawe, maar goedkoop in die middestad. Tariewe vir die hotelgebied hang af van hoe ver u aan die Blvd Kukulcan wil gaan (tariewe beskikbaar by hotelontvangs en winkelsentrums), terwyl daar 'n algemene vaste tarief van ongeveer M $ 25 per reis binne die middestad en M $ 70- is. 110 in 'n ander sone buite die middestad. Die taxi-tarief vanaf die middestad na die hotelgebied is ~ M $ 180. Dit is die beste om net die bestuurder te vra wanneer hy instap, om misverstande te voorkom. Verreweg, die beste manier van vervoer vir die hotelgebied is per bus. Die busgeld is goedkoop en dit duur nie baie lank om van punt A na punt B te gaan nie. Taxibestuurders gee egter nie kwitansies nie, selfs nie as u dit versoek nie.

Wees versigtig en duidelik met u taxista. Hulle het tariewe op papier vasgestel vir die bedrag wat hulle vir die rit per kilometer (geen meter) moet hef. U kan ook ongeveer 10% afslag kry as u dit vra. As u 'n taxi met vriende opdeel, moet u duidelik wees oor die aantal dienste, mense en die prys wat u vir u bestemming sal vra. As u vriende voor u uitstap, kan hy twee keer die bedrag wat u vir nog 'n paar kilometer beding het, hef. 'N' Diens 'word beskou as van beginpunt tot 'n versoekpunt. As u nie saamwerk nie, is daar nog tien taxi's om elke hoek en draai.

Die stadstaxi's is wit met 'n enkele groen horisontale streep aan elke kant van die voertuig. Hulle kan ritte in die stad en na die lughawe ry, maar hulle kan nie passasiers op die lughawe oplaai nie. Huurmotors van verskillende kleurkombinasies kom gewoonlik van ander munisipaliteite wat nie passasiers plaaslik kan vervoer nie. Hulle kan slegs passasiers wat van 'n ander stad of dorp (munisipaliteit) kom, aflaai.

Met die motor

Wees baie versigtig as u kies om in Cancún te ry. Dit lyk asof die polisie toeriste met 'n hoed laat val tydens die lentevakansie. As u huur huur, kyk of al die ligte werk. Ook as u weens 'n ligte oortreding afgetrek word, moet u nie verbaas wees as die polisie 'n oop handjie uitsteek terwyl u u bestuurderslisensie in die ander gyselaar hou nie. Die meeste polisiebeamptes word onderbetaal en sal meestal 'n klein omkoopgeld eis om u te laat sak.

Sien die verwante reisartikel ry in Mexiko vir addisionele inligting.

Sien

Cancún's Waters
  • 1 Interaktiewe akwarium, Blvd Kukulcan Km. 12.5 Hotelsone (Binne La Isla Village Mall in die Hotel Zone.), ☏ 52 998 2063311. Daagliks 09: 00-20: 00; Mariene aanbiedings 19:00. Reg in die middel van die hotelgebied, kan hierdie klein, maar moderne akwarium u van naby aan die waterlewe kom. U kan strale troeteldier, haaie verpleeg, seesterre aanraak, ens. Daar is ook 'n kans om saam met gevange dolfyne in 'n groot swembad te swem. Basiese toelatings van US $ 15. Meer om saam met dolfyne en ander aktiwiteite te swem. (September 2017 opgedateer)
  • Water en sand, Cancún is moontlik veral bekend vir sy pragtige turkoois waters en poeieragtige wit strande.
  • Isla Contoy, is ongeveer 30 km (19 myl) noord van Isla Mujeres, en afgesien van sy natuurlike skoonheid, word dit beskou as die belangrikste nesplek vir seevoëls in die Mexikaanse Karibiese Eilande met meer as 150 verskillende spesies.

Doen

  • Oseaan en strandeVir die meer gevorderde swemmers kan die rand van die oop oseaan 'n uitdagende en prettige swemervaring bied. Vir minder gevorderde swemmers, of diegene met kleintjies, kies 'n oord wat uitkyk Isla Mujeres vir 'n sagte en ontspannende waterervaring. Wees bewus daarvan dat die eiland bedags baie warm word en dat daar min geleenthede is om af te koel. Die sand wat hier gevind word, is koraal koraal en word nie warm soos u sou verwag nie. Die strande is pragtig en die water kristalhelder en warm. Die dag op die strande van Cancún deurbring is nie net 'n geleentheid om te ontspan nie, maar ook om te koop. Baie van die inheemse bevolking van Cancún maak geld met die verkoop van verskillende items aan die toeriste op die strand. Daar is 'n verskeidenheid artikels wat u by hierdie verkopers kan koop, soos sarongs, juweliersware, seeskulpe en meer. Soos in die markte, moet u egter bereid wees om te beding om die regte pryse te kry.
  • Xcaret (ekopark). Xcaret is 'n eko-argeologiese park, ongeveer 76 km suid van Cancún en minder as 7 km suid van Playa del Carmen, in die Riviera Maya. Hier kan u die tropiese flora en fauna kenmerkend van die streek, asook verskillende uitdrukkings van die Maya-kultuur bewonder. In sy fasiliteite kan u 'n argeologiese terrein vind, snorkel in ondergrondse riviere, strand, vlinderpaviljoen, orgideëkweekhuis, plaaslike fauna-teelplaas, Maya-dorpie, Jaguar-eiland, onder andere. Vir ekstra koste kan besoekers met gevange dolfyne swem; geniet die Temascal en Spa dienste. Snags kan u die unieke nagshow "Xcaret México Espectacular" bewonder, wat 'n verskeidenheid optredes bevat van die antieke Maya-kultuur tot tradisionele Mexikaanse musiek en danse. Toegang tot US $ 80. 
  • Voëlkyk op die lughaweDit klink miskien vreemd, maar omdat die lughawe basies uit 'n groot blok bos gekerf is, is daar allerhande voëls en diere, veral vroegoggend. Kyk vir die Mexikaanse agoutis (groot bosknaagdiere) wat op die grasperke langs die bos wei.
  • Swem met dolfyne. Wet'n'Wild bied ook dolfynervarings aan. (Pas op: geen kameras word toegelaat nie, dan betaal hulle M $ 25 vir die eerste foto, M $ 20 vir elke daaropvolgende). Ander wonderlike plekke om saam met gevange dolfyne te swem, is Delphinus Dreams en Dolphin Discovery.
  • [dooie skakel]Jeep Adventures. Ervaar 'n paar van die mooiste dele van Cancún in 'n jeepsafari met selfbestuur. Die toerpryse bevat gewoonlik 'n ervare gids en die kans om in ondergrondse grotte te swem of te snorkel, Maya-ruïnes te verken en 'n oerwoudreservaat te besoek. 
  • Aqua Toere. Opwindende watertoer. Kies 'n jetski of 'n twee-persoon jetboot vir 'n reis deur die strandmeer om op die rif te snorkel. Gewilde toere is die Jungle Tour en die Sailing Quest (Catamarans). 
  • [dooie skakel]Die kreefdinee-vaart. Maak 'n reis met die kalm strandmeer op 'n pragtige boot saam met vriende wat jy nog nie ontmoet het nie. Die personeel stel u in staat om aan die pret deel te neem of u rustig te maak en na die sonsondergang te kyk. Biefstuk en kreef word op die boot gekook en is ekstra lekker as dit op die oop see geëet word. 
  • Sokker, Nuut in Cancún met die eerste divisie-span "Potros de Hierro (Iron Colts) van Cancún". Die Atlante-span, nou in Cancún, het 'n splinternuwe stadion in die middestad.
  • Punta Este Marina. Ry jou eie boot deur die strandmeer in die Jungle Tour en sknorkel op die rif. Duiklesse en duiktogte na die beste duikplekke in Cancún, soos die onderwatermuseum. 
  • Cancún seiljagklub, boulevardo kukulkan km. 5.8 (zona hotelera), ☏ 52 998 8495317. Seiljag te huur in Cancún. eksklusiewe luukse seiljagte te huur vir toere in al die Cancún-gebiede, snorkel, duik, swem die meeste, spaar wateraktiwiteite in die seiljag. 
  • [dooie skakel]Eksotiese ritte Mexiko, ☏ 52 998 882 05 58. Ry ervarings in sommige van die mees eksotiese en luukse motors ter wêreld, jaag dit op 'n privaat renbaan in Cancún. 
  • Duik altyd. Duik saam met die mees professionele span in die omgewing. Mededingende pryse en 'n wye katalogus van duikprogramme. 
  • Duiksentrum Cancun, Boulevard Kukulcan, Km 3.2, Zona Hotelera, Marina Chac Chic, ☏ 52 (998) 148 7077, ✉. Professionele PADI-gesertifiseerde duikmaatskappye bied PADI-duikbewyse aan. (Februarie 2016 opgedateer)

Koop

As u in Cancún inkopies doen, kan u na die middestad of die hotelgebied gaan. Die middestad is baie goedkoper, maar die Hotel Zone het handelsname-goedere.

Markte, Bring u onderhandel vaardighede en maak gereed vir 'n groot inkopie-ervaring in enige van die stadsmarkte in die middestad van Cancun. Uitstekende aankope kan gevind word, dus hou by u prysoplossing. Die pryse word vasgestel in die (Amerikaanse styl) winkelsentrums en in die winkels wat handelsmerkprodukte verkoop wat vergelykbaar is met dié in die VSA en Europa vir soortgelyke produkte.

  • 1 Mark 28 (Mercado 28), Xel-ha m 2 13 SM 28, 28,. Daagliks 09: 00-20: 00. Dit is die plaaslike mark in Cancun se middestad. Heerlike inkopies vir aandenkings. Daar is ook 'n paar uitstekende Mexikaanse buitelug-restaurante. Baie goedkoop en goeie inkopies. Moenie vergeet om te beding nie. 
  • 2 Mark 23 (Mercado 23), Ciricote 15, SM 23. Daagliks 07: 00-19: 00. Dit is meer 'n plaaslike mark, want die meeste produkte word soos kruideniersware, blomme, voorrade, ens. Aangebied. Het nie dieselfde reeks as mark 28 nie, maar is die moeite werd om te besoek. 
  • 3 Plaza Las Americas, Dialogo Norte-Sur, 7 (suidoos van die rotonde by Av Labna / Sayil en Carr Cancun-Tulum / Av Tulum (Fed Hwy 307). Daagliks 10: 00-22: 00. Die Plaza de las Americas bied Cinepolis (film) teaters, Sears, Chedraui, Liverpool en talle kleiner winkels en restaurante in die winkelsentrum self en in die onmiddellike omliggende gebiede wat nie deel uitmaak van die winkelsentrum nie. 
  • 4 [voorheen dooie skakel]La Isla Cancún-winkelsentrum (Plaza La Isla), Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5, lt 18-10, Zona Hotelera, ☏ 52 998 883-5025. Daagliks 10: 00-22: 00. Winkelsentrum in die hotel sone. Dit bevat honderde winkels wat wissel van Amerikaanse handelsmerke soos Under Armour tot Mexikaanse handelsmerke soos Senor Frogs. Daar is talle restaurante, waaronder Chili's en McDonald's, asook meer plaaslike Mexikaanse kosse. 
  • 5 Kukulcan Plaza, Blvd Kukulcan km 13, lt 410 en 411A, Zona Hotelera, ☏ 52 998 193-0160. Daagliks 10: 00-22: 00. Nog 'n winkelsentrum in die straat van die winkelsentrum 'La Isla' in die hotelgebied met Amerikaanse en Mexikaanse handelsname soos Forever 21, GNC en Señor Frog's, onder andere winkels en restaurante. (Aug 2017 opgedateer)
  • Lapis juweliersfabriek, Blvd. Kukulkan km 11,5, plaaslike 100 Int. Plaza Flamingo, Zona Hotelera, ☏ 52 998 110 87 87, ✉. U sal waarskynlik 'n koepon vir gratis juweliersware in hierdie winkel aangebied word. Hul webwerf bied ook 'n gratis geskenk aan individue wat 'n pendeldienst via hul webwerf bespreek. As u egter geen bewyse hiervan het nie, sal die aanbod nie nagekom word nie. 'N Gratis pendeldiens word aangebied om u vanaf u hotel na die winkel te neem. Die pryse in die winkel is egter buitensporig (selfs teen die 'afslag'), en baie van dieselfde juweliersware word deur straatverkopers en hotelgeskenkwinkels, sowel as aanlyn, verkoop. Maak seker dat u eers ander verskaffers ondersoek om 'n idee te kry van hoeveel u moet betaal. Een van die reëls is om teen 20-30% van die gekwoteerde prys te koop. As u byvoorbeeld 'n Maya-kalenderhanger teen die afslag van $ 75 aangebied word, is dit waarskynlik ongeveer $ 20 werd. Die verkopers sal daarop aandring dat dit baie meer werd is, maar staan ​​vas. As 'n verkoopspersoon te vinnig met u aanbod instem, betaal u waarskynlik te veel. Daarbenewens het 'n aantal mense probleme ondervind om terugbetalings te kry. 

Eet

  • Mikado, Blvd. Kukulcán, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera (CasaMagna Marriott Cancún-oord), ☏ 52 998 881 2000. 17:30-23:00. Japannese en Thaise kookkuns met teppanyaki-tafels. 
  • La Capilla Argentinië, Blvd Kukulcán, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera (CasaMagna Marriott Cancún-oord), ☏ 52 998 881 2000. Argentynse steakhouse met 'n Mediterreense inslag. 
  • Champions Sports Bar, Blvd Kukulcán, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera (CasaMagna Marriott Cancún-oord), ☏ 52 998 881 2000. 12:00-02:00. Verskeie kroegkos met al die speletjies op meer as 40 skerms. 
  • Gustino, Blvd Kukulcán, km 14.5, Lote 40-A, Zona Hotelera (JW Marriott Cancún Resort & Spa), ☏ 52 998 848 9600 uitbreiding 6637. Gustino het outentieke Italiaanse kookkuns wat die varsste Mediterreense bestanddele gebruik. 
  • Cambalache, Blvd Kukulcán km 9, by Forum By the Sea Mall, 52 998 883 0902. Hierdie Argentynse Steakhouse bedien een van die beste spyskaarte in Cancún. Die atmosfeer in die restaurant laat u voel dat u 'n ekstra 1000 kilometer afgelê het. Die personeel se aandag aan die detail en die begeerte om u asseblief te laat voel dat u die enigste is wat hulle die aand bedien. Goeie plek om 'n aandete saam met die een vir wie jy lief is, te geniet of om saam met vriende te kuier. Die kos alleen kan hierdie plek 'n 4-ster-gradering gee, die res is net 'n ekstra bonus.
  • La Habichuela, Margaritas 25 (Naby Parque de las Palapas), ☏ 52 998 884 3158, ✉. La Habichuela is 'n moet-besoek met sy Mexikaanse kookkuns, Maya-omgewing en Karibiese seekos. Hierdie restaurant is sedert 1977 oop en is 'n legende in Cancún. Die romantiese buitetuin is 'n gewilde plek om te eet met die versiering van verskillende inheemse bome en plante wat 'n pragtige illusie van die Maya-ruïnes onder die naghemel skep. La Habicheula het die National Best Restaurant Award ontvang en is sedert 2001 deel van die Distinguished Restaurants of North America Organization. 
  • Café trova El Pabilo, Ave Yaxchilán # 31, 52 998 179 8043 Art exhibitions every 15 days. Good baguettes and wine.
  • Las Tortugas, Avenida Coba 51, Plaza Las Avenidas, ☏ 52 998 887 6209. Serving tortas, a kind of Mexican sandwich. 
  • La Destileria, Bulevar Kukulcán km 12.65, across from Kukulcán Plaza, Cancún Island, ☏ 51 998 885 1086, 51 998 885 1087. Daily 13:00-00:00. Combines some of the most authentic Mexican cuisine in the hotel zone with good service and medium price. Very good tequila. Main courses US$12-28. 
  • Atotonilco, Xel-ha 107 (in Mercado 28 downtown Cancún) (right across from El Cejas). 08:00-18:09. An extremely good sampling of Mexican food from all around the country. Excellent value. Nothing fancy but a gastronomical delight. Try the "Huevos Motuleños". US$4-10. 
  • 1 Pescaditos, Ave Yaxchilán 69 (close to corner of Marañón), ☏ 52 998 884 0305. Really nice and laid back seafood restaurant where everything's deep fried. Try the chiles rellenos, possibly the best ones in Cancún. 
  • Los de Pescados, Ave Tulum, ☏ 52 998 884 1146. Very simple Ttco (specialising in seafood) restaurant. Fish tacos- a few pieces of fried fish with some tortillas and you put your own sauces and condiments on. About M$22 for a taco and M$25 for an ice cold beer. 
  • Restaurante Natura, Boulevard Kukulcan km 9.5 (Zona Hotelera), ☏ 52 998 883 0585. 07:30-23:00. Natura is the only healthy choice restaurant to be found in the hotel zone of Cancún. Fit for Vegetarians and non vegetarians. Over 20 choices of fresh made juices and salads. Service fast and friendly, very clean place and inexpensive. Highly recommended to anyone looking to eat or enjoy some drinks outside in Cancún. 
  • Los Tarascos, Gem. Tulum 4, ☏ 52 998 884 8707. 16.30-03.00. Classic Mexican taqueria specializing in tacos al pastor. Very popular with the locals, quite tasty and at a fair price. (updated Feb 2019)

Drink

Cancún's nightlife is unlike any other destination on Earth. For some, a day in Cancún doesn't start until tasks like an 11:00 breakfast, nap on the beach, and siesta are arduously completed. This is your place to shine.

Die legal drinking age in Mexico is 18, but it is not strongly enforced.

Hotel Zone

The Hotel Zone is a huge venue and gets top entertainers and DJs. Don't be surprised to see Vegas like shows spontaneously erupt while you are sipping your piña colada. These clubs can charge large covers ranging from US$20–60 per person, though the cover can include an open bar.

You may find yourself dancing in a conga line, laughing your cares away and speaking whatever Español you managed to pickup. A must for the first timers, and always good fun for returners also. Coco Bongo's entertainment includes a show, complete with women swinging from the ceilings.

Most of the Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone) venues listed below are in Punta Cancun, between km 9 and 10, in the area surrounding Hotel Krystal, Cancun Convention Center and the Grand Fiesta Americana.

  • Señor Frogs, Blvd. Kukulkan km 9, Zona Hotelera, ☏ 52 998 883 3454. Señor Frog's is a restaurant by day and a dance club by night, and is one of the most popular spots for vacationers to visit. The restaurant opens up for lunch and serves international types of food such as pasta, chicken and pizza as well as Mexican cuisine all day until midnight. A cover charge of five dollars will get you into the party after 20:00 and includes a souvenir yard glass which you can then pay to get filled with your drink of choice. One of Señor Frog's famous attractions is the water slide that leads from the club out into the lagoon, just for a little bit of fun. As the evening progresses, Señor Frog's becomes less family friendly and more of a party establishment, waitresses will circulate, offering shots of tequila for a price. Waiters are also very "hands on", if you are not traveling in a family group, expect them to try to touch, hug, or kiss the female members of the party. 
  • 1 Dady'O, Blvd Kukulkan km 9.5, Zona Hotelera (across street from Coco Bongo), ☏ 52 998 883 3333. Dady'O has been known to host some of the world's top DJs, including Red Foo (LMFAO), Apl.De.App and Tiësto, features a casual atmosphere, laser shows, pole dancing go go girls and flashing dance floor opening shows. 
  • Coco Bongo, Blvd Kukulkan km 9.5 #30, Zona Hotelera (across street from Dady'O), ☏ 52 998 883 2373, tolvry: 1 800 841 4636. 22:30-05:00. A nightclub featuring a show that has been compared with Las Vegas. More than 50 professionals in scenery. Tickets can be bought online for US$75. If you don't mind waiting to get in exchangeable tickets can be bought from Oxxo for M$1000. US$75. 

Yaxchilan Avenue

Also try the clubs at Yaxchilan Avenue, located in downtown Cancún, where all the locals hang out.

  • Los 4 Elementos, Ave Yaxchilan 31 (Hotel Xbalamque), ☏ 52 998 255 9658. Try the live music bar Los 4 Elementos. They open and play live music from 23:00 until the last customer leaves. The music is great and prices are significantly lower than those found in the hotel zone clubs. 
  • El Pabilo Cafe, Ave Yaxchilan. 

Slaap

Cancún has a large range of 3-5 star hotels in the "hotel zone" and some more economical hotels in the city center.

Note that several aging resorts located on and around Punta Cancún are now relying upon heavily discounted vacation packages or all-inclusive deals to fill rooms. They market themselves heavily as a great bargain to a wider audience. The result is that Punta Cancún is jam-packed with the revelers who can get rowdy and obnoxious. If you prefer to spend your vacations in a quieter and calmer setting, it may be worth it to splurge on a newer resort in the central or southern part of the Hotel Zone and further away from the "partying" crowds. Then you can save Punta for a brief day (or evening) trip for shopping, dining or entertainment.

Begroting

Most of the "Budget" and some of the "mid-range" category hotels are located in and around downtown on the mainland. Many are also located within a reasonable walking distance or short taxi ride to the bus station on Av Uxmal and Av Tulum (Hwy 307) for those arriving late and/or leaving early. The area is reasonably safe at night. See "By bus" under "Get in" regarding getting in and out of Cancún by bus.

  • 1 Hostel Quetzal, Calle Orquideas 10, Mz 14, SM 22, ☏ 52 988 893 9821. A great hostel in downtown Cancún. Price includes dinner and breakfast. It is very social with everyone sitting down for dinner together every night. Close to Ave Tulum and ADO bus. They have dorms and private rooms. They also provide shuttle pick-up from the airport. 
  • 2 Villa Playa Blanca, Carretera Puerto Juarez-PuntaSam Km 3.8, SM86, Mz4, L11. fracciones 1 y 2 (A lado del restaurante Flamingos), ☏ 52 19981098275, ✉. Check-out: 13:00. 10 min by bus from downtown (buses leaving every 5 minutes for 4,5 pesos). Very quiet and with a nice ambiance. Good rooms and free breakfast in bed every morning. Free wifi, swimming pool and views. Ask for the room "La Palma", it's M$400, but you have more than 50² m of space. Doubles from M$350 pesos (A/C). 
  • 3 Hotel Rivemar, Av Tulum 51 (Next to Farmacia Similares on Av Tulum & Andandor Claves, a block up from Chedraui on Av Tulum), ☏ 52 998 884 1199. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 12:00. In the downtown area near the bus station. M$330 for a private, two-bed room for two people. M$440 if you want air conditioning. Free wifi Internet. Front desk help is very friendly. You can keep your bags at the hotel even after checking out. You can take the Rt. 1 bus to the hotel/beaches district for M$8.5. 
  • 4 Hostel Kankun, Yaxchilan Ave/end of MaraÑon St #26, ☏ 52 998-101-7399. The cheapest hostel in Cancun and within walking distance of the ADO bus station. Includes 24hr reception, towels, free wifi, and fans in each room. Has private rooms and dorm beds available. Does not take credit cards. The is a very basic hostel, but their nightly rate is set accordingly. They take online reservations through most hostel sites. US$5/person/night. (updated Mar 2016)
  • Royal Solaris Cancun (Club Solaris Cancun), Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 20.5 Lote. 64 2 Etapa Sección A, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., tolvry: 1 998 800 1353, ✉. (Mei 2018 opgedateer)
  • 5 The Yellow Capsule, Blvd Cumbres SM 310 MZ 109 LT4 (located in Plaza La Roca), ☏ 52 998 415 0714. If you missed the chance to stay at a capsule hotel in Japan, you can do it right here in Cancun. The spaceship-like compartments and interiors are clean, and the complimentary breakfast includes an egg sandwich. Plus, the lodging has airport shuttles and organized tours to places such as Isla Mujeres. M$663. (2020 opgedateer)
  • 6 Casa Los Tabarnaquos, Huachinango 5, Supmz 3, ☏ 1 819-593-4411. Formerly the Macarena Hostel, this new iteration is clean and contemporary and doesn't have the wild party atmosphere that most of the other hostels around do, which is a plus if you're actually wanting to get a few winks of sleep at night. Being somewhat little known and with an amiable host, the place offers an air of tranquility. M$563. (2020 opgedateer)
  • 7 Fiesta Party Hostel - Cancun, Alcatraces #43, SM:22 Mza:10, ☏ 52 998 892 7902. This hostel does not fail to live up to its name, and if you are looking to hang out with your fellow party people, you shouldn't be disappointed here, where drinks and revelry flow freely. If you don't like noise, on the other hand, this might not be the most ideal accommodation. But the establishment does provide free breakfast and dinner plus bus trips to the beach and a happy hour every evening. M$282. (2020 opgedateer)

Midde-reeks

The economical way to stay in the hotels and resorts in some of the "mid range" and in the "splurge" categories is to consider an "all inclusive" on BookIt.com or another similar company which typically would include airfare (on chartered or regularly scheduled flights), airport transfers and hotel stay. Some of these all inclusive packages may also include two or three daily meals and/or an escorted tour or some other organized activity in the area. Checking in at the front desk without prebooking for a room or a pre-purchased all inclusive or packaged tour is the most expensive way to check in.

  • 8 Temptation Resort and Spa (Temptation Resort Cancún), Blvd Kukulkan Km 3.5, ☏ 52 998 848 7900, faks: 52 (998) 848 7994, ✉. Inboek: 16:00, uitteken: 11:00. 2-3 star with 3 restaurants. Reservations to be made from 10:00-11:00 the previous day. Internet is US$15 per 24 hr. Beach front is calm mainly for boat use. 
  • Avalon Baccara Cancún, Blvd Kukulkan, Zona Hotelera. Small hotel but cozy. Central A/C, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi in the lobby. Swimming pool, and a restaurant that serves tasty food with ocean view. No jacuzzi, but you can use the jacuzzi and swimming pool at their sister hotel, Avalon Grande, that's nearby.
  • Parador Hotel, Ave Tulum N°26, SM 5, MZA 5, Lote 1, Col Centro, ☏ 52 998 884 9696. A/C, cableTV, and internet connection. Swimming pool, fitness room/gym, and a restaurant, bar, and café. From M$510. 
  • Crown Paradise Club, Blvd Kukulkan km 18.5, ☏ 52 998 848 9000. Features a water park for the kids with a pirate ship and 8 water slides, a la carte and buffet dining, adult only areas, mini golf, disco, nightly entertainment. (updated Sep 2017)
  • Grand Oasis Cancún, Boulevard Kukulcan Km 16.5 Lt45-47, Zona Hotelera, ☏ 52 800 016 2747. Resort with a college-aged crowd. The rooms are clean and surprisingly spacious for the price. The pool is generally crowded during peak times but is large and features several swim-up bars. The bad part is that since the Oasis is all-inclusive you basically get what you pay for, the food and drinks are not the best quality. The buffet-style restaurants are bland and the food can get quite repetitive. An exception is the sushi restaurant. All bars also stop serving alcohol at midnight, which is unfortunate, but there is a 24 hr liquor store right across from the resort with prices somewhat expensive for Mexico. They also sell absinthe. M$2785. 
  • RIU Cancún, Blvd Kukulcan km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 5, Zona Hotelera. Resort with views of the Caribbean Sea. Several restaurants and bars. Choice of activities and entertainment options, including a sports bar, night club and theatre with theme shows.
  • RIU Caribe, Blvd Kukulcan, km 5.5, Lote 6-C. All inclusive resort with Mayan-style architecture overlooking the Caribbean. 506 sea view rooms with mini-bar and liquor dispenser. Several restaurants, bars and facilities including 24 hr snacks and beverages. Fun and relaxing atmosphere created by the large swimming pool and spectacular beach.
  • The Royal Resorts. The Royal Resorts have been around since 1974 and include a string of 4 hotels all in close vicinity of each other. The Royal Mayan, The Royal Caribbean and The Royal Islander are side by side whereas the newest hotel, The Royal Sands, is no more than a five minute ride by bus. The Royal Resorts offer beautiful villas that overlook the Gulf of Mexico. Each villa is equipped with a kitchen, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, one with two double beds, one with a queen sized bed, a living room with two murphy beds, three televisions, one in each room, and a terrace that overlooks the other two hotels as well as the Caribbean Sea. These hotels include free activities such as snorkeling and sailing in the ocean, tennis, and free beach towels. Also on the premises are a number of different restaurants and bars at which the vacationers may dine. 
  • 9 Sandos Cancun, Retorno del Rey km 14, Mz 53, Lt 37-1 (Cancun resort strip), ☏ 52 998 881-2200. The Sandos Cancun is called the jewel of the Sandos Resort chain. They are a 4 diamond AAA rated all inclusive resort. The resort is themed and offers unique entertainment called the Rhythm Experience. Sandos has a vacation club called Royal Elite that sells a timeshare-like membership. Membership affords special amenities like private access to bars including top shelf liquors, first access to restaurants and access to the private area on the beach. (updated Sep 2020)
  • Soberanis Hotel, 5 y 7 Mz 8, Av Coba, 22 (downtown, 3 km to the beach), ☏ 52 998 883 2210. The rooms are all air-conditioned. They have cable television, a private toilet and bath, and safe. the rooms are further equipped with an IDD telephone, internet access, and a writing desk and chair. Rates include daily breakfast. Non-smoking rooms are available. M$338. 
  • Sotavento Hotel and Yacht Club, Blvd. Kukulcan km 4 Zona Hotelera, Calle del Pescador, Lote D-8-4, ☏ 52 998 884 1540. In front of Nichupte Laguna and is within walking distance to sandy beaches and downtown area. Internet and cable TV. Non-smoking rooms can be requested. M$816. 
  • GR Solaris Cancun (GR solaris), Blvd. Kukulcan Km 19.5 Zona Hotelera, tolvry: 52 800 284 7394, ✉. M$2487. (Mei 2018 opgedateer)
  • GR Caribe by Solaris, Blvd. Kukulcan km 20.5, lt 64 bis 2da etapa Sección A, Zona Hotelera, tolvry: 52 800 284 7394, ✉. (Mei 2018 opgedateer)

Splurge

  • 10 CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort, Blvd Kukulcan, Retorno Chac L-41, ☏ 52 998 881 2000, faks: 52 998 881 2085. Completely renovated in the wake of Hurricane Wilma. 418 rooms and 34 suites. Each room has a private balcony with a table and chairs. 3 restaurants on-site, including a steakhouse, a Japanese restaurant and a sports bar. The beach in front of the resort has been restored, as has the pool area. The hotel itself tends to be priced on the higher side for Cancún, but that also tends to weed out the younger crowd. This resort is adjacent to the JW Marriott Cancún and is directly connected to it through a pathway. There are up-charges for almost everything here, and they will try to sell you timeshares. 
  • 11 Casa Turquesa Boutique Hotel, Blvd Kukulcan km 13.5, Zona Hotelera (next to Luxury Shopping Mall), ☏ 52 998 193 2260. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: 12:00. 29-suite boutique hotel has amenities including an infinity pool with swim up bar, spa, free WiFi, two restaurants and an onsite art gallery. Suites have 32” flat screen satellite TV, minibar and full bathrooms with separate bathtub and shower. Jacuzzi on the terrace/balcony. Airport transportation can be arranged. Rates depend upon room category/season. $267-2579. 
  • 12 ClubMed, Punta Nizuc-Cancun, km 21.5, Zona Hotelera, ☏ 52 998 881 8200. An all inclusive resort. A short distance outside the town, at the tip of the bay. The Caribbean Sea is on one side and on the other is a lagoon. Club Med was the first to establish itself here around 30 years ago. Traditional central square, bungalow-haciendas and speciality restaurants. 
  • 13 Hyatt Ziva Cancún (formerly Dreams Cancún Resort and Spa), Blvd Kukulcan Manzana 51 LT7, Zona Hotelera (at Punta Cancún), ☏ 52 998 848 7000, tolvry: 1 888 763 3901. Surrounded by the sea on 3 sides. All-inclusive resort catering to families. All rooms have private balcony views of the ocean, beaches, lagoon or gardens. Marble floors, dining area, mini-bar, satellite TV and 24 hr room service. Several have private whirlpools. A pod of 6 dolphins is held in the resorts lagoon. Swims with the captive dolphins programs are available for guests and the general public. (updated Sep 2016)
  • 14 All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Waterpark (Sea Adventure Resort and Waterpark), Carretera a Puerto Juárez-Punta Sam km 1.5 lt 128, ☏ 1 786 269-2043, tolvry: 01 800 090-0214, faks: 52 998 848 7994, ✉. Inboek: 15:00, uitteken: noon. Family hotel offers activities for children and events for adults. 
  • Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún Resort & Spa, Blvd. Kukulcán km. 9.5, Zona Hotelera, ☏ 52 998 881 3200. AAA 5-diamond resort has 602 rooms. The hotel is outwardly hostile toward same sex couples. 5 restaurants, one of which is the Le Basilic restaurant is one of only three 5-diamond restaurants found in Mexico. 4 bars, a spa, fitness and business center, a very long swimming pool, and a sun deck. 
  • [dooie skakel]Gran Melia Cancún, Kukulcan Blvd, km 16.5 (Zona Hotelera), ☏ 52 998 193 0090. Well known for its white sandy beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea. 4 pools, specialized a la carte restaurants, and activities program for children and adults. 9 hole, par three golf course, a tennis court, 2 paddle tennis courts and has received an award from The Leading Hotels of the World as a Leading Spa of the World. 
  • Iberostar Selection Cancún, Blvd Kukulcan, km 17, ☏ 52 998 881 8000, faks: 52 998 881 8093. The only golf & spa resort on the island. 426 ocean-view rooms, including 82 villas with a private lounge and executive services; 5 restaurants, including a gourmet-dining beachside grill and swim up bar; 7 infinity pools and the largest beach in Cancún. If you are having trouble with the local food, try the hotel's club sandwich. Note: Property now operated as Iberostar all-inclusive. M$3362. 
  • Grand Park Royal Cancún, Blvd Kukulkan, km 10.5, Zona Hotelera (in the hotel zone), ☏ 52 998 848 7800, ✉. 5-star hotel with 296 rooms and views of the Caribbean. (Formerly Hyatt Cancún Caribe Resort). M$3104. 
  • 15 Krystal Grand Cancun, Blvd Kukulcan, km 8.5, Zona Hotelera, ☏ 52 998 891 5555, ✉. 5-star hotel with a seafront location. 295 rooms. M$1632. 
  • 16 JW Marriott Cancún Resort, Blvd Kukulcan, km 14.5, Lote 14-a (Zona Hotelera), ☏ 52 998 848 9600, faks: 52 998 848 9601. Adjacent to the CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort and has a connected pathway. 448 rooms with private balconies and views of the Caribbean. 35,000 ft² (3,300 m2) Mayan-inspired spa., 4 world-class restaurants and over 20,000 ft² (1,900 m2) of meeting space. Caters to Mexico weddings, events and conferences. 
  • 17 Live Aqua Cancún, Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5, ☏ 52 998 881 7600. 371 deluxe rooms, including 36 suites. The modern design is stunning. The service is a close second but the rooms are small. 3 restaurants, including one by celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein, 1 by chef Franco Maddalozzo, and a Mexican restaurant. There is also a wine and mescal bar. 8 pools which vary in temperature and 12 spa treatment rooms. The hotel is reserved for adults. 
  • 18 Marriott Amar House, Blvd Kukulkan, km 12 (Zona Hotelera), ☏ 52 998 881 2500. Rooms offer views, custom art and furnishings by artist Yuri Zatarain, monsoon showers and Aveda bath amenities, MP3 player docking and digital, surround-sound theater. 
  • Omni Cancún Hotel & Villas, Blvd Kukulcan km 16.5, L-48, Mz 55, ☏ 52 998 881 0600. 5-star resort between the Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon on Cancún Island. 341 guest rooms and villas with full service spa. 
  • 19 Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun, Mz 9, Lt 10 y 11, Zona Federal Maritima, Puerto Morelos (Accessed from approx Km 31 of Hwy 307. Follow signs.), ☏ 52 998 872 8383. All inclusive resort stretches along a lush tropical mangrove preserve on a 5,000 ft long Caribbean coastline. 
  • 20 Riu Palace Las Americas, Blvd Kukulcan km 8.5, Mz 50, Lt 4, Zona Hotelera (Punta Cancún of Hotel Zone), ☏ 52 998 891-4300. 372 suites, ocean views, and all-inclusive dining, beverages and entertainment. 
  • 21 Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya, Carretera Chetumal –Cancún km 328, Bahia Petempich, Benito Juárez, Pto. Morelos, ☏ 52 998 872 8300, tolvry: 1 888, faks: 52 998 872 8301. 90 suites, all have balcony/deck with ocean views, daily serving of champagne and fresh fruit, complimentary unlimited calls worldwide, welcome bottle of tequila and handmade beach bag. Hydrothalasoo pool and aqua gym, spa with private massage cabins and jacuzzi, and chauffeured airport transfer. This property is located in Puerto Morelos, 32-48 km (20-30) miles south of Cancun. From US$416. 
  • 22 Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort, Blvd Kukulcan km 12.5, Lt-18, Zona Hotelera, ☏ 52 998 891 4200. Resort features villas with washer/dryer, dishwasher, full kitchen, living room, dining room, jetted tub, and free wireless internet. The property has two infinity pools. 

You could also try out the growing vacation rental market as well. It's a chance to experience Cancún without having to share close spaces with thousands of tourists. They are an alternative if you are willing to go without the frills of room service or resort commodities.

Most resorts in the hotel zone have a travel agent on site during the daytime to assist you with making reservations around Cancún, including the Mayan ruins. It is often better to book activities through these travel agents as they are employed by the hotel and cannot easily cheat you. Activities are also sold at booths found in the busier areas. Prices for the same activities are cheaper in Cancún town than in the hotel zone.

Stay healthy

It is strongly recommended that you buy bottled water. Bottled water, depending on size, typically costs 30-50 pesos (US$2.75-4.55).

Otherwise, do not drink the water unless your hotel has a water purification system. Most of the resorts in Cancún have purified water at all of the facilities located inside the resorts including the bars and restaurants. The upper-scale restaurants usually have purified water as well, but the water outside of these areas is not safe to drink.

The sun's UV rays are extremely strong in Cancún, even on cloudy days, and will burn any exposed skin on most persons from northern climates within a few minutes. Sunscreens that may be adequate elsewhere may not be sufficient in Cancún.

Because Cancún has powerful waves (see below), do not assume your sunscreen layer will remain intact. Always apply a fresh layer of sunscreen after taking a dip in the ocean.

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Timeshares

Expect to be inundated with offers to get free tickets, tours, or other items in exchange for viewing a timeshare presentation while in Cancún. While you will generally be given what is promised for viewing the presentation, expect a very high pressure sales pitch lasting from one to two hours during which you may be given incorrect information or promises that later turn out to be untrue. In particular, despite claims of agencies that can buyback your timeshare, most timeshares are a money-losing proposition for purchasers. As with any major purchase, take the time to research before buying - claims that you must buy something right now should always be treated with skepticism. See also Common scams.

Ocean currents— The ocean currents in Cancún, depending on the season you visit, can be strong. While the currents may not be strong enough to pull you under, keep your guard up at all times. Look for the coloured flags that are planted on the beach as well as ask your hotel's concierge or a lifeguard (if one is available). As a rule of thumb, if you're not a strong swimmer (or a non-swimmer) it is best to stick to the hotel's pool for water fun. Remember, beaches in Mexico are Federal Zones with no life guards on duty, lifeguards may only be found within the beaches at the hotels.

Weather— Cancún is a place where the weather can change in a matter of minutes rather than hours. As in most tropical places, rain storms will start quickly and leave as quickly as it came. When a storm lingers, use caution in the water; especially when lightning is present.

Timeshare and condos are a big business all over Yucatan, especially Cancún. "Tourist information" is another word for sales representative. If someone is offering you an "free" tour to anyplace or at a discount this means a 90-minute or longer presentation about condos and time-shares. There are 20 reps waiting on the righthand side when you arrive at the Cancún airport. There are also reps in Mexico city attracting tourists with free Xe-Hal and Chichen Ha tours. These timeshare presentations are not always a waste of time. Some of these timeshare presentations offer coupons or other free offers which can total to several thousand dollars of savings during your trip if you are willing to endure the presentation.

Nothing is free- Most important lesson. Someone comes up to you and says you want a shot of tequlia? Come on its fun. This means you have not negotiated the price.

Don't use ATMs out of the banks- There are ATMs all over Cancún. Use only ones that are inside banks or your hotel. Pharmacies, stores, gas stations are to be avoided. You will become a victim of identity theft or you will find big charges for the commission of using them.

The Buddy System- If you plan to have a long night out in the strip, take precautions and have a friend with you at all times (even walking to the bathroom). Unsuspecting tipsy tourists can be easy targets for petty robbery.

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Gaan volgende

  • Chichén Itzá Archaeological Site— The largest Maya archaeological site in Yucatan, Chichen Itza is often visited on a day trip from Cancún, but is rather distant and only a small portion of the site and attractions can be seen this way. If you find the ancient Maya of interest, spend a night at one of the hotels at Chichen so you can avoid having a rushed incomplete visit. You can take a public bus or a private vehicle, about 2½ hours from Cancún by car. Also, close to the site is a cenote, which is a fresh water sinkhole, where you can swim. The Kukulcán Pyramid, one of the most impressive Maya structures and voted one of the World's New Seven Wonders, is now closed off to climbing to preserve it from wear.
  • Tulum— The only major Maya archaeological site to overlook the Caribbean Sea is only 128 km (80 mi) south of Cancún. Not one of the larger Maya sites, but the seaside location gives it a beautiful setting. Bus services from Cancún run around 2 hr and cost M$60. Tulum has over 60 different structures and is believed to be one of the most important ceremonial sites for the Maya people. This archaeological zone that date back more than 7 centuries show the remains of a huge walled city with roads, homes and businesses by the sea. The major highlight of Tulum is El Castillo which is a large pyramid that sits on a forty-foot cliff. El Castillo is thought to be a part of a series of lighthouses. The architecture is similar to Chichen Itza but on a much smaller scale and you are not allowed to go inside or climb on the pyramids.
  • Isla Mujeres— A great break from the Cancún tourist traps. This small island is a 20 minute ferry ride from the hotel zone or from Puerto Juárez Federal Dock, located 5 minutes from downtown Cancún. Rent a scooter to get around the island fast and cheap. There is a beautiful ecological water theme park, Garrafon, with splendid vistas on land and a magical underwater world.
  • Cozumel— A very pretty island and the most inhabited in all of Mexico, it is also an important Caribbean port of call. Chankanaab National Park is located here. Well known for its watersport activities such as diving, snorkeling, sailing, boating and fishing.
  • Coba— A beautiful site; it was one the largest Maya cities in ancient times, but much is still hidden under lush jungle. It boasts the tallest pyramid of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Nohoch Mul. Muyil boasts a lake surrounded by many Maya constructions.
  • Valladolid is a small city dating from the Spanish Colonial era with lots of period local charm, between Cancún and Chichen Itza. The selection of hotels and restaurants makes it a nice base for a night or two; it's a good deal closer to Chichen, and other impressive Maya ruins at Ek Balam are only about 15 minutes north of town.
Routes through Cancún
Merida ← Valladolid ← W Carretera federal 180D.svg E → EINDE
EINDE ← N Carretera federal 307.svg S → Playa del Carmen→Tulum → Chetumal
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