Designed especially by the government as a tourist city, Cancun rests on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, making it one of Mexico’s hidden paradises. Its Caribbean coastline offers miles of sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters, while the city is also within easy driving distance of some of Mexico’s most fascinating historical sights.
Cancun is an ideal holiday destination for the whole family, with many activities designed especially for children. Manmade entertainment options are plentiful and include amusement parks, nature walks, beaches and zoos as well as some educational-orientated museums and attractions.
New Year's Day (Año Nuevo): celebrated across the country, Mexico sees the New Year in with gusto. Parties are held all over Cancun featuring music, dance, food and fireworks. All-night street parties continue into the night, with tradition calling for revellers to eat twelve grapes, one with each stroke of the clock at midnight, ensuring good luck for the next 12 months.
Cancun’s tourist appeal largely lies in its beach resorts, with wide stretches of sandy lagoons providing a haven for water sports lovers and sun-seekers. Meanwhile, the surrounding areas of the city encompass protected parks and nature reserves containing exquisite Mexican flora and fauna. If you want to see the city and its surrounds in a less traditional manner, try a lobster dinner cruise, from where you can enjoy the city’s night-time illumination, or head off on a jeep adventure, which guarantees adrenalin-pumped sightseeing.
Cancun International Airport (CUN) is the city’s main gateway for international visitors. As one of Mexico’s busiest air hubs, the airport offers good facilities and a comprehensive range of flights serving worldwide destinations.
Banks: 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday, some open Saturday mornings
Post Offices: 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Department Stores and Shops: 10:00 to 22:00, daily
Museums: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Business Offices: 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
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