Travel guide Cancún
Famous for the famous spring break, weeks during which thousands of North American students come to spend a vacation made of excess at a lower cost, the seaside destination of Cancún, capital of the federal state of Quintana Roo, located at the eastern tip of the peninsula of the same name, is nevertheless a splendid place. Created at the end of the 1970s by the Mexican government to relieve Acapulco's congestion, there was then only a simple village populated by a hundred fishermen. Today, there are 600,000 permanent residents and not far from 7 million visitors per year! It is necessary to say that the Caribbean Sea, with turquoise waters, caress 20 kilometers of paradisiacal beaches of white and fine sand which composes the hotel zone of Cancún, separated from the ground by a lagoon of an emerald green. Beyond the luxurious accommodations, the fine dining, the multitude of sports activities and the wild nights of the resort, the Cancún travel guide explores the cultural dimensions of the region, including the new Mayan Museum of Cancún, but also the surroundings of this corner of paradise: cozumel Island, famous for diving; Playa del Carmen, another festive and lively seaside resort; Tulum and its famous pre-Columbian site, a relaxing and eco-chic destination; but also the Bacalar Lagoon, with its 7 colors of blue, where all the worries of the world seem so far away. If this area of Mexico is one of the most touristy in the country, it is also one of the most beautiful!
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What to see, what to do Cancún?
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When to go Cancún ?
When to go to Cancún? The best time to go to Cancún is undoubtedly between November and February. During this period, the weather is warm and sunny, but the temperatures are still tolerable to move around and visit the Mayan temples, whereas during the hottest months of the year - from March to June - one sweats profusely everywhere, which quickly becomes exhausting. Of course, you can also visit the peninsula during the summer, but be prepared for a few showers and maybe the adventure of a cyclone! It is also good to remember that in March the American spring-break takes place. At this time, the beaches of the Caribbean, mainly Cancún and Playa del Carmen, are invaded by North American students. This can be a good time to visit the peninsula if you want to party, but if you are looking for peace and quiet, avoid it! When to go to Cancún? In winter, for a tropical Christmas!
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How to go alone
To get to Cancún and the Yucatán Peninsula on your own without losing an arm, you simply need to be organized and plan ahead. Flights from Europe vary between 400 and 1,200 € depending on the period and the time of booking. In order to take advantage of the best deals in terms of accommodation, the same principle applies: book well in advance!
How to go on a tour
There are many travel agencies offering all-inclusive hotel stays and all-inclusive packages in Cancún, depending on your budget. If you wish to go through Cancún and then discover the Yucatán peninsula, some specialists rent their services by offering several elaborated circuits according to various themes (Mayan civilization, diving, archeological sites, etc.) but are also able to assemble a customized trip, according to your expectations.
How to get around
The journeys in the peninsula can be done by bus, but the ideal is to rent a car. This saves a lot of time and allows you not to plan your program according to the bus schedules! You can visit a large part of the region in about a week. It is possible to rent a car in Merida and drop it off in Cancún (or vice versa) with the appropriate rental company. You should know that booking a car on the Internet is often a more economical option!
