Cancun

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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

Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
4 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulkan, Km. 11.5, Cancun, QROO
The price is €217 per night from 27 Sep to 28 Sep
€217
per night
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the room service in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,809 reviews)
"Comfortable beds spacious room, beautiful beach we love it! Food was food, nice breakfast buffet, Italian restaurant was good as well, staff were so friendly and helpful. They have a great coffee station with many coffee styles and dome pastries 24 hrs! My only issue is that there is nothing else ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2023

Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan km. 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €437 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
€437
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the bar and the room service in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,696 reviews)
"The food, beach and pool was the most memorable part of my trip."

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2023

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive
Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas
Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas
4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulkan, L-48 KM. 16.5 M.53, Cancun, QROO
The price is €287 per night from 27 Sep to 28 Sep
€287
per night
27 Sep - 28 Sep
Stay at this 4-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,390 reviews)
"welcoming. staff is friendly."

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2023

Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas
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.
Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
4 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulkan, Km. 11.5, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the room service in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,809 reviews)
"Comfortable beds spacious room, beautiful beach we love it! Food was food, nice breakfast buffet, Italian restaurant was good as well, staff were so friendly and helpful. They have a great coffee station with many coffee styles and dome pastries 24 hrs! My only issue is that there is nothing else ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2023

Wyndham Alltra Cancun All Inclusive Resort
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan km. 9.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the bar and the room service in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,696 reviews)
"The food, beach and pool was the most memorable part of my trip."

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2023

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun - All Inclusive
Riu Palace Las Americas All Inclusive - Adults Only
Riu Palace Las Americas All Inclusive - Adults Only
4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,053 reviews)
"Everything was great except the music is very very old need to change it. We’re there two years ago and is the same music and program. NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT."

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2023

Riu Palace Las Americas All Inclusive - Adults Only
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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