Cancun Mexico
Cancun, Mexico has been a vacationer’s paradise for many years and draws thousands of tourists a year. Many people return to Cancun year after year for their vacations. Coastal Mexico has many resorts, tourist attractions and facilities. Long before other countries developed the infrastructure necessary to become place to go on the continent. It has grown ever since and is truly a place worth visiting.
Cancun is situated in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. It is actually an island with a resort area that covers a 14 mile long stretch of beautiful beaches. When you look at it on a map, you see that it is ‘L’ shape. When you are there you see spectacular beaches and awesome views. The sand on the beaches is famous for its alluring softness and smooth feeling.
Beginning in the early 1970’s, Cancun set out to be one of the best modern resort regions in the world. 's infrastructure development started in 1973. Up until then, Cancun was relatively unknown by all but a few thousand who had discovered Cancun’s allure. Throughout the 1980’s there were perhaps a dozen hotels. By the mid-1980s planning and new construction changed sleepy Cancun as the capital of tourism attracting tourists from all over the world.
The resort area of Cancun now has almost 20,000 rooms in hotels and motels. On this small island, there is now available a huge variety of dining in over 200 restaurants. Although it has been transformed with all the amenities and conveniences of mainland cities, the visitor to Cancun will be amazed by this exotic tropical island setting.
Cancun is rich in history. By the middle of the 16th century, the Spanish had arrived and the influences and architecture of those times are still felt by visitors there. The architecture is one of most medieval style, similar to styles used by in Spain in times of the crusades against pirates.
Cancun has something for everyone, from a relaxing stroll on the beaches of white sand to a wide selection of water sports. The many marinas have activities for all water sports fans. There is water skiing, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, super jet skis, wave runners, and sailing.
Land lovers will appreciate the availability of fabulous golf courses, tennis courts and horseback riding tour. For the adventurer, there are the ruins of Chichen-Iza for a glimpse of old Mexico and there is the city of Tulum where you will find Mayan ruins that speak to this great civilization that disappeared after invasions, first from the French and then the Spanish.
While visiting the rich heritage and beautiful scenery in the Yucatan, you can stay at one of Mexico’s newest hotel resorts located in the Tulum Corridor region. Capture the magic of Costa Turquesa coastline which remains unspoiled and pristine.
The Yucatan offers plenty of places to explore away from the resorts and along deserted stretches where the white sandy beaches are captivating. The warm climate with an average temperature of 80 degrees and the sun shines here for two thirds of the year..
When visiting Cancun, you can make arrangements to see two islands in Cancun’s Bay. One, Contoy Island is a wildlife reserve. You can snorkel in the clear waters and see the beauty of the warm tropical fish and wildlife. Isla Mujeres is where it all began with Spanish pirates establishing themselves and integrating with the indigenous population..
If clubbing is what you like to do, Cancun has it all. You can dance the night away at one of the many night clubs and discos. The hotels offer fabulous Mexican fiestas full of sound and color and light. The music here is something else and you’ll hear jazz, reggae and Spanish influenced music.
Dinner shows are really popular in the hotels and each night you can take a dinner cruise. You can get on a “party boat” or you can indulge is some romance with an exquisite gourmet meal.
If you are eating on the run or your budget is really tight, there are many fast food chains here. But there is also fine dining in seafood, Mexican and Asian specialties and American fare. Mexicans know service and you will be delighted with candlelight and white table cloths with lovely dinner settings.
For the shopper, you can’t beat Cancun for the variety of both Mexican and American stores and shops. Bargaining is still a custom in many places in Mexico.
If you are looking for a vacation spot where you can be guaranteed you won’t be disappointed. Visit Cancun and the Yucatan. You’ll be glad you did.
