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City Guide > North America > Mexico > Cancun | |
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Key Attractions The Beaches The undoubted main attraction at Cancun is the sweeping 14 miles of white sand beaches nestling into the warm waters of the Caribbean. The Isla Cancun is effectively one long beach, separated from the mainland by a series of lagoons. On the sheltered western side of the island, the beaches of Playa Lina, Playa Langosta, Playa Tortugas and Playa Caracol along the Bahia des Mujeres have the calmest water, and are best suited for swimming and watersports. The beaches on the East side of the island have rougher water, but are still idyllic. Diving Cancun and the surrounding areas of the Mexican Caribbean, like Cozumel and Puerto Morelos, are noted for their clear turquoise waters and colourful tropical fish and coral reefs. There are a number of diving operators, which cater for a wide variety of dive levels. Lemon Divers Marina Las Perlas Boulevard Kukulkan Km 2.5 Tel: (998) 845 0977. E-mail: lemondiv@qroo1.telmex.net.mx Scuba Cancun Boulevard Kukulkan Km 5 Tel: (998) 849 7508. Website: www.scubacancun.com.mx Watersports With so much water around in sea and lagoon, there are many options for watersports. As well as scuba diving and snorkeling, you can windsurf, parasail, kayak, water ski, jet-ski, fish and swim with the dolphins. Most of these sports take place on the Northern beaches, and in the Laguna Nichupté, between the mainland and the Hotel Zone. There are many small operators offering watersports: they can be found anywhere on the beaches or organised through your hotel. Museo de Antropologia e/y Historia Cancun’s Museum of Anthropology and History has as a collection of items such as jewellery, masks and intentionally deformed skulls from the Post-classic period (AD1200-1500) that will give an idea as to the history and culture of the region. Signs are in Spanish so pick up an English info sheet from the ticket counter. Cancun Convention Center, Boulevard Kukulcán Km 9 Tel: (998) 883 0305. Xcaret This eco-archaeological park was a Mayan ceremonial centres and port for more than a millennium. Attractions include a butterfly pavilion, aviary, underground rivers in which one can swim, tropical reef aquarium, botanical garden, museum, caverns (guided tours are available) and a Mayan village. Situated down the coast in Playa del Carmen. Tel: (998) 883 3144. Website: www.xcaret.net |