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Introduction

Cancun is an open gate to your dream vacation. Cancun is a resort for everybody, from college students on a strict budget to the rich and famous from all over the world. Cancun is regarded as the Spring Break destination of choice for newly graduated young Americans and for good reason. Cancun is a destination of different faces. Cancun caters to all who visit and everyone should experience Cancun at least once. Cancun is many things to many people. Cancun combines a wonderful and exotic tropical island setting along with modern conveniences. Cancun's history as a resort area dates back only to 1970, when the Mexican government chose the spot for development as a tourist destination. No matter how you choose to take advantage of the sunshine and beauty of Cancun, your Mexico travel will be filled with activity and incredible weather.

Cancun

Cancun Island is a 15 mile-long sandbar located off the mainland and connected by causeways on either end. Cancun, situated on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, is divided into two zones: the Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone), located on Cancun island, and El Centro (Downtown), on the mainland. Cancun weather enjoys 253 sunny days per year. Cancun City has a population of over 450,000 and there is another Cancun, a lesser-known face to many. Cancun is famous for the incredible beaches, stunning views, access to ancient civilizations and plenty of exciting activity. Cancun is home to the second largest coral reef in the world, making for some of the most incredible snorkeling and scuba diving found anywhere. Cancun has grown to be one of the most renowned resorts in the world. Cancun is the largest international destination for collegiate Spring Breakers from the United States. Cancun is famous for its unlimited water sports, gentle trade winds, international atmosphere, and party-'till-you-drop mentality. Cancun has certainly succeeded in combining ancient culture with modern convenience.

Hotels

The island has been developed in the last 20 years into a mega-resort and boasts some of the most beautiful luxury hotels in the world. Most resorts, hotels, and condominiums are located in the Hotel Zone, as this long strip of island is known. Cancun City, on the mainland consists mainly of budget hotels, shopping malls, and markets and there is never a shortage of places to eat. Hotels and beachfront condominiums line the beaches and serve as the nearly uninterrupted backdrop along this stretch of incredible Caribbean coastline. Cancun hotels provide lodging options for every taste that will surely please the most demanding guests. It features world-class resorts, hotels, clubs, and malls. Prices are set by zone, but be warned that locals pay about half of what tourists pay and prices for guests at more expensive hotels are approximately double those for guests of budget hotels.

Beach

The beaches are probably one of the main reasons for your visit. It has the most beautiful beaches of Mexico's caribbean sea. Cancun's beaches are legendary and with good cause. The powdery, incredibly white sand, of the Caribbean blesses all of the beaches in Cancun. Cancun's beaches offer gleaming white sands from the offshore coral reefs and the clear blue-green waters of the crystal clear Caribbean. The beaches are one of Cancun's most famous attractions, and everyone seems to enjoy the endless activities that abound on almost every beach. Almost any dirt road heading toward the Caribbean will eventually take you to a beach. If you are looking for information on beaches, shopping, nightlife, maps, timeshares or any type of other activity we forgot to mention, just ask--we can help you. Look down any beach, at almost any time, and you will see people enjoying the calming effects that seem to instantly relieve the tensions of everyday life.

Conclusion

A very complete resort where you could keep busy 24 hours a day just participating in the many activities and tours available, and yet Cancun remains a tranquil retreat where you can relax to your hearts content along the peaceful shore of the Caribbean, this is the real purpose of Cancun. Cancun has everything that a Spring Breaker could dream of, Perfect weather, beautiful white sand beaches, warm ocean waves, unlimited recreational activities, unparalleled nightlife, and students from all over the United States. Cancun even offers a chance to swim with the dolphins. Cancun truly combines the best of Mexico and the Caribbean in one exceptional package.


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