Cancun

Travel Guide
Hotel Zone featuring a luxury hotel or resort, a pool and tropical 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

Temptation Cancun Resort  - All Inclusive- Adults Only
Temptation Cancun Resort - All Inclusive- Adults Only
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 3.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500
The price is €273 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
€273
per night
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,947 reviews)
"Staff was great!! Waiter Lucio was great, he went above and behind my expectations. The playmates were also wonderful very friendly. Ready to book for next year!!!."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2023

Temptation Cancun Resort - All Inclusive- Adults Only
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, 77500
The price is €437 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
€437
per night
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,527 reviews)
"We stayed for our honeymoon- great choice! I have been to several all-inclusives in Mexico, and this one is great. It was safe, quiet at night, and close to fun off-campus shopping. There are lots of dining options on the property, a few bars (including a poolside bar), and a fun atmosphere at the ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2023

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
Paradisus Cancún – All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulkan Km 16.5, Cancun, QROO, 77500
The price is €467 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
€467
per night
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,954 reviews)
"Great restaurants, good food options. Helpful staff. Stores in the resort are way too expensive. It’d be great if they had ramps for stroller all the way to the beach."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2023

Paradisus Cancún – 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.
Emporio Cancun
Emporio Cancun
4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Retorno Gucumatz, Km.17, Lote 49, Segunda Etapa, Zona Htl., Cancun, QROO, 77500
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free parking, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,294 reviews)
"Great resort. Was not packed always had loungers available at pool and beach. There was some construction going on but wasn’t overwhelming with noise. AC wasn’t cold enough but still enjoyable. Would definitely visit here again"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2023

Emporio Cancun
Temptation Cancun Resort  - All Inclusive- Adults Only
Temptation Cancun Resort - All Inclusive- Adults Only
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 3.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,947 reviews)
"Staff was great!! Waiter Lucio was great, he went above and behind my expectations. The playmates were also wonderful very friendly. Ready to book for next year!!!."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2023

Temptation Cancun Resort - All Inclusive- Adults Only
Nizuc Resort and Spa
Nizuc Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
Punta Nizuc, Blvd. Kukulcan Km.21 - 260, Cancun, QROO, 77500
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,128 reviews)
Most indulgent stay
"beautiful and calming ambience - architecture and interior desing is outstanding - the whole resort feels like a spa - the service is excellent - everyone incredibly friendly - Nizuc might be eligble to be crowned to one or even the of best resorts of the region - the restaurant food is not as great ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2023

Nizuc Resort and Spa
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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