Cancun
is one of Mexico’s most popular tourist spots, attracting
around 2.7 million visitors every year. Surrounded by jungle,
only three people (workers on a coconut grove) lived in this
beautiful area until the 1970s, when, the story goes; a computer
program selected this as an ideal site for an international
resort. It’s not hard to understand why – the
city is home to sparkling beaches with clear, turquoise water.
Situated near the fascinating ruins of ancient
Mayan cities and great places for water fun (from scuba
diving and snorkeling to rafting and water skiing), Cancun
is also in a region that is known, even within Mexico, for
its extraordinary
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cuisine, which combines Mayan
and European flavors in delicious classic dishes like cochinita
pibil, a moist pork in a rich annatto sauce, baked in the
sauce and wrapped in banana leaves. Of course, with over 180
restaurants, U.S. and European chains and international cuisine
are also easy to find in Cancun.
The city is divided between the Downtown area (also known
as Cancun City) and the Hotel Zone. The Downtown area offers
the most authentic glimpse of Mexican life that you will find
in Cancun while the Hotel
Zone is home to modern shops and hotels. This is where
most tourists spend their days on the beach. And after enjoying
the day, the city offers a myriad of options for night activities
in the city, from dance and jazz performances to Spring Break
style dance clubs.
