Cancun

Nature created the perfect white sandy beaches of Cancún, but it took man’s ingenuity to transform the natural beauty of this place into the idyllic holiday destination that it is today. The hotels in Cancún were built to make the most of the unique geography of the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. Cancún, which started out as a small fishing village, is now a world-class tourist destination. The city has two different areas: the city centre and the hotel zone. The city centre is filled with excellent shopping centres, restaurants and local markets. Mercado 28 is one of the most popular markets, and is the perfect place to find authentic Mexican crafts, food and clothes. Visitors exploring the city centre on foot can enjoy the many parks that adorn the maze of streets, as well as the enormous Ceviche fountain on Tulum Avenue, created with shells, snails and star fish, and illuminated at night to create a truly spectacular sight.

The hotel zone is a long narrow strip of land reaching into the Caribbean Sea, with more than 22 km of white sandy beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters.The highlights of this strip include modern resorts and hotels known for their beauty, comfort and exceptional service. As the hotel zone was designed for tourists, it has a service culture dating back to its beginnings, more than 20 years ago, which is an essential feature of every tourist complex in Cancún today.

During the Spring holidays, Cancún hotels are favoured by students, who spend their days swimming and sunbathing on the beautiful beaches, and their nights enjoying the lively nightlife in the many bars, restaurants and clubs. However, this destination is much more than just sunbathing and delicious cocktails. Cancún has 15 first-class golf courses, designed by the best brands in the world, giving golfers the opportunity to play their favourite sport with views of the jungle, lakes and dunes. Children’s activities include swimming with dolphins, water parks, a zoo and a pirate ship. 

Best of all, Cancún is the gateway to the world of the ancient Mayan people. There are day trips from Cancún that take guests to three important Mayan ruins: Chichen Itzá, Coba and Tulum. Chichen Itzá is best known for its great stepped pyramid, El Castillo, although the complex also includes other amazing sights such as the Skull Wall and the Temple of the Warriors. Coba has an intricate system of elevated roads, and Tulum has the remains of a sea port which, in the past, was an important centre for trading two treasured minerals: turquoise and jade. Its Temple of Frescos has a partially restored mural that gives visitors an insight into Mayan mythology.

With so many opportunities, a stay in a hotel in Cancún is truly an unbeatable experience, combining modern comfort, the natural beauty of the landscape and a glimpse of the most interesting ancient civilisation in the world.