For area descriptions click on the name of the city. While some beaches have tan sand or golden shores, the sand here is a pure white powder. Thirty years ago, this sandy strip of land was home only to the odd flock of birds that would stop on its white shores while flying south for the winter. Today, Cancun is the world's premier sunspot offering a wide range of diversions to suit most any taste and budget.
Activities center around three distinct bodies of water.
Several small archeological sites stand in vivid contrast to resorts, and the ruins at Chichen Itza and Tulum area a short trip away. T he Hidden Treasure of the Mayan. . Discover the growing resort area of Playa del Carmen, about 45 minutes south of the Cancun Airport. About 30 minutes further down the coast lies Puerto Aventuras, a perfect backdrop for a leisurely vacation. Continue south to Akumal, a nature lover's paradise, surrounded by expanses of pristine jungle.