Cancun - Mexico's favorite Playground

Less than 30 years ago, Cancun was basically uninhabited, miles from civilization. This land had been largely untouched since the mysterious departure of the great Mayan civilization over 700 years ago. Today, world class hotels and restaurants and glitzy nightclubs abound.

Cancun's incredible sugar white beaches are its main attraction and are considered by many to be the best in all of Mexico. Its powdery white sand beaches run into the brilliant turquoise and emerald waters of the Caribbean.  

Strikingly different from the pacific coast, Cancun lies at the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula (the only peninsula in the world that points north), on the Caribbean side of  Mexico. 

Today, this exotic, tropical wonderland embraces its historic ancestry, yet offers almost unlimited sights and activities for people of all ages. Within easy reach of the  Mayan history found at nearby Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba.

Discover abundant and colorful underwater life at the snorkeling reserves of Xcaret and Xei-ha pr at the Isla Mujeres, where Palancar Reef, the second longest barrier reef in the world begins. 
      
Most of the world class resorts are located on the island of Cancun, which is connected to the mainland by bridges. 

There is shopping at some of the best malls or the local flea market. Cancun offers dining at over 100 restaurants. In the evening this town turns up the heat with beach bars and many night clubs that stay open till sunrise. 

Playa del Carmen's quiet ambiance is found after a short 45-minute drive south of the Cancun Airport. Thirty miles further down the coast lies Puerto Aventuras, a perfect backdrop for a leisurely vacation. Continue south to Akumal, a nature lover's paradise. The resort areas of Riviera Maya offer spectacular snorkeling and diving, intriguing Mayan history and an array of fabulous new hotels. No wonder Riviera Maya has become Mexico's most popular new vacation spot!