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Beautiful beach in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
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Overview

Cancun is a tale of two cities, with the Zona Hotelera offering majestic Caribbean beaches and Maya culture and Cancún Centro providing the local flavor.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Aerial of a path between palm trees on Isla Contoy.

    Parque Nacional Isla Contoy

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    A white sand beach with manta rays gliding through the shimmering turquoise waters. No hotels. No nightclubs. No roads or cars of any kind. It’s hard to…

  • Museo Maya de °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô

    Museo Maya de °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô

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    Surrounded by dense tropical forest, the contemporary Museo Maya de °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô is a welcome respite from the beach and buffet lines of the neighboring high…

  • San Miguelito

    San Miguelito

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    You don't have to leave the Zona Hotelera to find Mayan culture in °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô. Before the beach umbrellas, resorts, banana boats and  Spanish conquistadors…

  • Destroyed jetty on a white sandy beach at Isla Blanca.

    Isla Blanca

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    Driving down a narrow sand road, the turquoise Caribbean on one side, the glimmering Laguna Chacmuchuch on the other, you feel like you’re a thousand…

  • Mexico, Quintana Roo State, Riviera Maya, Cancun, Playa Delfines

    Playa Delfines

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    Unfolding from the base of a mild seaside bluff, Playa Delfines is one of the most scenic beaches in °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô. A languid stretch of sand with turquoise…

  • Zona Arqueológica El Rey

    Zona Arqueológica El Rey

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    In the Zona Arqueológica El Rey, on the west side of Blvd Kukulcán, there’s a small temple and several ceremonial platforms. The site gets its name from a…

  • Destroyed jetty on a white sandy beach at Isla Blanca.

    Cabañas Playa Blanca

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    A beach club and rustic cabins on a lovely stretch of white-sand beach overlooking Isla Mujeres. Get here before the big hotels attempt to completely take…

  • Yamil Lu’um

    Yamil Lu’um

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    Also known as the Templo del Alácran (Scorpion’s Temple), Yamil Lu’um was used between AD 1200 and 1550, and sits atop a beachside knoll in the parklike…

Planning Tools

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Best Time to Visit

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Things to Know

Make your °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô trip even better with these tips on health, safety and etiquette.

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Transportation

Whether you want to wander the beach, explore shops or go further afield, here's what to know about getting around °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô.

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Free Things to Do

Exploring Mexico's Caribbean Coast on a tight budget? Here's our pick of the best things to do in °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô that don't cost a penny.

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Best Neighborhoods

Whether you want luxurious beach hotels, retail heaven or local culture and community, °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô has the perfect neighborhood for you.

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Day Trips

We don’t blame you if you want to stay put in blissful °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô. Yet these six day trips are all wonderful vacation add-ons.

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Money and Costs

It may be known for flash parties and luxury hotels, but it's possible to visit °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô on a budget. Here are all the insider tips and tricks you need.

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Traveling with Kids

It may be known as a party town but °ä²¹²Ô³¦Ãº²Ô is also an incredible destination for the whole family. Here's how to visit with your tots in tow.

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