Cancun, Mexico

Resting on the northeast corner of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun itself was built on a site selected as the ideal spot for a new tourist development by the Mexican government. The state of Quintana Roo was still a territory and this area had few inhabitants when Cancun was built. It is comprised of fourteen miles of pristine white beaches shaped like a number "7", home to Mayan archaeological wonders, turquoise seas, a bountiful underwater world, and world-class vacation amenities. It is still considered the gateway to the Mayan World ("El Mundo Maya"). Mayan temples and ritual sites are literally everywhere, some smothered by lush jungle, others easily accessible.

Mikado
Boulevard Kukulcan, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera. 5:30pm - 11:00pm. Japanese and Thai cuisine featuring Teppanyaki tables.

La Capilla Argentina
Boulevard Kukulcan, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera. Argentine steakhouse with a Mediterranean flare.

Champions Sports Bar
Boulevard Kukulcan, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera. 12:00pm - 2:00am. Stepped up bar food with all the games on over 40 screens.

Simply Seafood
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 14.5, Lote 40-A, Zona Hotelera. Simply Seafood serves off the boat seafood in traditional Caribbean style.

Gustino
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 14.5, Lote 40-A, Zona Hotelera. Gustino boasts authentic Italian cuisine using the freshest Mediterranean ingredients.

Cambalache
Paseo Kukulc

The Cove Cancun
One of the prettiest and calmest beaches of the Hotel Zone, The Cove offers an excellent variety of dishes. In the morning they have a delicious buffet with sweet bread, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, eggs cooked to order, and other Mexican delights. For lunch, a la carte service. Then at night, a romantic atmosphere with candles, to enjoy the nights of Cancun with a special selected menu with seafood and fish with Caribbean accent, as well as fine cuts, complemented with an ample wine carte.

La Habichuela
Margaritas 25, near Parque de las Palapas. La Habichuela is a must-visit with its Mexican cuisine, Mayan setting and Caribbean seafood. This restaurant has been open since 1977 and is a legend in Cancun. The romantic, outside garden is a popular place to dine with the decoration of various native trees and plants that create a beautiful illusion of the Mayan ruins under the night sky. And not only did La Habicheula receive the National Best Restaurant Award but it is also a part of the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Organization since 2001.

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cancun
Blvd Kukulcan. This establishment combines the atmosphere of a restaurant, bar, and a mini night club. During the daytime hours, Margaritaville is a restaurant and bar. At night, the place is a combination of the three. With an orange sailboat with images of a plane, shark, and the orange sun, Margaritaville attracts families of all ages as well as party goers.

Laguna Grill
Blvd Kukulc

Interactive Aquarium
Right in the middle of the hotel zone, this small but modern aquarium lets you get up close and personal with aquatic life. You can pet rays, nurse sharks, touch starfish, etc. There is also a chance to swim with dolphins in a large pool.

Ocean and beaches
For the more advanced swimmers, the edge of the open ocean can make for a challenging and fun swimming experience. For less advanced swimmers, or those with little ones, pick a resort facing Isla Mujeres for a gentle and relaxing aquatic experience. The sand found here is ground up coral and doesn't get hot like you might expect. The beaches are absolutely gorgeous and the water is crystal clear and warm. Spending the day on the beaches of Cancun is not only an opportunity to relax, but to shop as well. Many of the native people of Cancun make a living by selling different items to the tourists on the beach. There are a variety of items to be purchased from these vendors, items such as sarongs, jewelry, sea shells and more. However, as in the markets, you have to be willing to bargain to get the right prices.

Bird watching at the airport
It may sound odd, but because the airport is basically carved out of a large block of forest, there are all kinds of birds and animals around, especially early in the morning. Look for the Mexican agoutis (large forest rodents) grazing on the lawns next to the forest.

Swim with Dolphins
Offers dolphin experiences. (Beware: no cameras are allowed, then they charge $25 for the first photo, $20 for each subsequent one).

Jeep Adventures
During your Cancun Jeep Adventure you will get to visit some of the most beautiful parts of the Caribbean which are rarely visited by tourists. We avoid all of the usual tourist sites and concentrate on an action packed day full of scenic beauty and fun! Your professional adventure leader will guide you throughout the day to amazing places that even few locals get the chance to experience!

Aqua Tours
Exciting water tour! Choose either a Jet ski or two person Jet boat for a trip through the lagoon out to snorkel on the reef, their top tours are Jungle Tour and the Sailing Quest (Catamarans).

The Lobster Dinner Cruise
Romantic night out. Both the guys and gals will enjoy this trip. Take a trip out on the calm lagoon on a beautiful boat with friends you have not met yet. The staff allows you to take part in the fun or settle back and watch the sunset. Steak and lobster is cooked on the boat and tastes so much better away from the city sounds.

Markets
Bring your haggling skills and get ready for a vast shopping experience in any of the city markets. Great buys can be found, but you need the nerve to get the price right.

La Isla
La Isla is a huge outside shopping mall in Cancun right near many of the local hotels. It features hundreds of stores ranging from American brands like Polo to Mexican brands like Gasolina. There are numerous restaurants including Chili's and McDonalds along with more local Mexican foods.

Visit Cozumel
The largest island of Mexico, world renowned for its watersport activities such as diving, snorkeling, sailing, boating, fishing and much more. A day trip to this beautiful Caribbean island is a must.

Chichen Itza
The large Mayan archaeological site of Chichen Itza is often visited on a day trip from Cancun, but is rather distant and only a small portion of the site and attractions can be seen this way. If you find the ancient Maya of interest, spend a night at one of the hotels at Chichen so you can avoid having a rushed incomplete visit. You can take a public bus or a private vehicle, about 2 1/2 hours from Cancun by car. Also, close to the site is a cenote, which is a fresh water sinkhole, where you can swim.

Tulum
The only major Mayan archaeological site to overlook the Caribbean Sea is only 80 miles south of Cancun. Bus services from Cancun run around 2 hrs and cost 60 pesos. Tulum contains over 60 different structures and is believed to be one of the most important ceremonial sites for the Mayan people. This archaeological zone that date back more than 7 centuries show the remains of a huge walled city with roads, homes and businesses by the sea. The major highlight of Tulum is El Castillo which is a large pyramid that sits on a forty-foot cliff. El Castillo is thought to be a part of a series of lighthouses. The ruins are similar to Chichen Itza but unlike Chichen Itza, you are not allowed to go inside or climb on the pyramids.

The Mayan Riviera
The Riviera offers several ecological water theme parks such as XCaret and Xel-Ha and Selvatica, which boasts the largest zip-line circuit of Mexico and Latin America.

Isla Mujeres
A great break from the Cancun tourist traps. This small island is just a 20 minute ferry ride from the hotel zone or from Puerto Ju

Cozumel
A very pretty island and the most inhabited in all of Mexico, it is also an important Caribbean port of call. Chankanaab National Park is located here.


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