Cancun

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Cancun showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Hotel Zone showing swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Cancun
Hotel Zone featuring a pool, tropical scenes and a sunset
Cancun which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a pool and night scenes
Relax by the pool, dive through subaquatic caves and learn about the region’s fascinating past through museums and archeological sites.

Cancún is an intriguing city with three distinct faces. It is at once a world-renowned vacation resort, an adventure base for exploring lagoons and caves and an open-air museum showcasing the ruined temples of the Mayans. Draw up an action-packed itinerary for your vacation in this dynamic region.

Choose from the range of lodgings in the Hotel Zone. The area comprises a narrow strip between the Nichupté lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, made up of beaches and luxury hotels. Bring your kids to the Acuario Interactivo for interaction tanks and opportunities to swim with the fish.

Lay down a blanket for a picnic on Playa Delfines, a short taxi ride south from the aquarium. Snap photos of your family in front of the colorful Cancún sign and swim in the clear water. A little north is Playa Tortugas, which is fairly busy, with restaurants serving seafood and Mexican cuisine.

Remaining in the Hotel Zone, visit the Maya Cancun Museum for its captivating historic sights and exhibition spaces. Nearby is the El Rey Ruins, which consists of a small Maya village with a temple dating back to around A.D. 250. Take a trip to the El Meco Archaeological Site in the northern outskirts of the city.

The city is also an ideal base for excursions. Embark on a boat trip from the Gran Puerto Cancún to Isla Mujeres. The island contains the Garrafon Natural Reef Park, which has excellent water visibility for snorkeling. Go with tour operators to the cenote lagoons and underwater caves of Xcaret Park on the mainland.

Find the city on the Yucatán Peninsula in the southeastern part of Mexico. Fly to the Cancún International Airport and get a taxi or bus northeast for around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the Hotel Zone. The city is about 1 hour north of Playa del Carmen and about an hour and 45 minutes north of Tulum by car.

Cancún is the ultimate vacation destination, with a blend of serenity and entertainment.

Where to stay in Cancun

Escenica Tower featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and general coastal views

Zona Hotelera

4/5(130 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Zona Hotelera. Make a stop by La Isla Shopping Mall or Delfines Beach while you're exploring the area.

Zona Hotelera
Hotel Zone featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a pool

Punta Cancun

While visiting Punta Cancun, you might make a stop by sights like Forum Beach and Chac Mool Beach.

Punta Cancun
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Downtown Cancun

4/5(26 area reviews)

Downtown Cancun is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Plaza 28 and Cancun Mall.

Downtown Cancun
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La Isla

If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.

La Isla
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Avenida Tulum

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Avenida Tulum. A stop by Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book or Ceviche Square might round out your trip.

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Puerto Juarez

While visiting Puerto Juarez, you might make a stop by sights like Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez and El Niño Beach.

Puerto Juarez
Temptation Cancun Resort All Inclusive - Adults Only
Temptation Cancun Resort All Inclusive - Adults Only
4.5 out of 5
Cancun
The price is €323 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
€323
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,650 reviews)
"We had a fantastic time only issue was our room the room we booked was an ocean view room but we were placed in a garden view room but the hostess made arrangements with us for our next visit we will be put in a ocean view at no charge"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025

Temptation Cancun Resort All Inclusive - Adults Only
Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive
Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Carretera Cancun-Chetumal Km. 340, Cancun, QROO
The price is €504 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
€504
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,609 reviews)
"all was ok"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

Moon Palace Cancun - All Inclusive
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulkan km 16.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €445 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€445
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,629 reviews)
"Amazing family time we spent there. Thanks"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 8.5, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews)
"Beautiful Property! The beach is stunning. The room was huge, clean… Everything was perfect ! Definitely staying here again when I come back to Cancun next year . Highly recommend this Hotel ."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025

Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Km. 1.5 Carretera a Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,028 reviews)
"Great place, clean , good food ,easy to assess Water park for kids ISLA Mujeres close by , will recommend some type of direct transportation to ISLA from hotel but walkable distance to ferry station Great service, accommodating everyone needs Great for families with kids"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025

All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
Casa Turquesa - Near Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall
Casa Turquesa - Near Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall
4 out of 5
Cancun
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,067 reviews)
"The property is very arranged and very clean but lottle hit old. Rbats"

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025

Casa Turquesa - Near Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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