Cancun Local Attractions

Less than thirty years ago, Cancun was just a Mayan name, a deserted, sun-drenched island off the northeast tip of the Yucatan peninsula. Not long after the first hotels opened in the early 1970's, Cancun was well on its way to international resort stardom. The Riviera Maya was simply called the Corridor Turistico in those days…

Location is everything...
Cancún and The Riviera Maya are located off the northeast point of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, directly south of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is within a few hours flying time of any location in the U.S: or Canada.

The best in accommodations...
Today, Cancún and The Riviera Maya host more luxury hotels than any other resort in the Caribbean, many of them new and none older than thirty years. Travelers now have a choice of hotels to fit their budget from economy properties to five star and Gran Turismo properties on the beach. Vacationing in The Riviera Maya can fit anybody's budget.

Fun in the sun...
Cancún and The Riviera Maya’s natural attractions are unparalleled - with the average temperature in the 80's and over 300 days of sunshine annually, the powdery white, coral sand beaches beckon sun worshippers. The turquoise waters invite every activity imaginable - swimming, windsurfing, parasailing, snorkeling, scuba diving and sport fishing only start the list. Of course, don't forget Golf! The Riviera Maya now plays host to several golf courses. Tennis, volleyball and more are all waiting for you in The Riviera Maya.

Buen Provecho...
 ...means Bon Apetit! Over two hundred restaurants tempt the traveler in The Riviera Maya. Enjoy classic French, hearty Italian, "Mexican-Caribbean" dishes and Yucatan specialties that trace their unique flavors to the ancient Maya, native to the area.

Historical sites...
No other place in the Caribbean, or the world, gives you the latest in luxury resorts at the doorstep of the ancient civilizations of the mysterious Maya. Chichen-Itza, Tulum, and Coba all are spectacular examples of the ancient cities. An excursion to one or more of these sites should be on everyone's itinerary - there's no other place on earth like them.

If you have the room in your luggage, pack some binoculars and a flashlight to take with you on your exploration adventures to the ruins. As they were constructed without electricity, your flashlight will give you the opportunity to extend your investigating somewhat. The binoculars will be great for checking out the "vistas" from atop those glorious monuments.