It also boasts 12 miles of Caribbean beaches, and countless Mayan style hotels in the infamous Hotel Zone, a mere 30 minute ride from Cancun International airport. The north edge of Cancun offers much calmer waters due to the natural protection of small offshore islands, while the eastern side is subject to more active surf, with potentially dangerous undertow and riptides. The combination of great weather, a variety of water sports, gorgeous bright turquoise water and blessed porous limestone sand that is cool to the feet, have made Cancun a true Mecca to water sports enthusiasts. For the laid back sun worshippers, topless bathing is allowed on most hotel and beaches and is not uncommon. Cancun comes alive with hundreds of bars, discos and nightclubs to rival any big city in the western hemisphere.
Yucatecan cooking is a delicious combination of Mayan and European ingredients.
Over the years Yucatecan cooking has gained the reputation as one of the finest in all of Mexico. Within the hotel zone you will find such landmark clubs like, La Boom, Dady O, Christine, Pat O Brian s and Carlos N Charlies. Although often overlooked, only minutes from the glittering resorts stand the glamorous temples of one of the world s oldest and most mysterious cultures, the ancient Maya. In Cancun the largest archaeological site is El Rey , located at the Caesar Park Resort. Only 80 miles south of Cancun is Tulum , a must see when visiting Cancun.