Cancun

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Cancun which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and general coastal views
Hotel Zone which includes swimming, landscape views and a sandy beach
Cancun
Hotel Zone which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and a pool
Cancun featuring night scenes, a luxury hotel or resort and a pool
Relax by the pool, dive through subaquatic caves and learn about the region’s fascinating past through museums and archeological sites.

Cancún is an intriguing city with three distinct faces. It is at once a world-renowned vacation resort, an adventure base for exploring lagoons and caves and an open-air museum showcasing the ruined temples of the Mayans. Draw up an action-packed itinerary for your vacation in this dynamic region.

Choose from the range of lodgings in the Hotel Zone. The area comprises a narrow strip between the Nichupté lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, made up of beaches and luxury hotels. Bring your kids to the Acuario Interactivo for interaction tanks and opportunities to swim with the fish.

Lay down a blanket for a picnic on Playa Delfines, a short taxi ride south from the aquarium. Snap photos of your family in front of the colorful Cancún sign and swim in the clear water. A little north is Playa Tortugas, which is fairly busy, with restaurants serving seafood and Mexican cuisine.

Remaining in the Hotel Zone, visit the Maya Cancun Museum for its captivating historic sights and exhibition spaces. Nearby is the El Rey Ruins, which consists of a small Maya village with a temple dating back to around A.D. 250. Take a trip to the El Meco Archaeological Site in the northern outskirts of the city.

The city is also an ideal base for excursions. Embark on a boat trip from the Gran Puerto Cancún to Isla Mujeres. The island contains the Garrafon Natural Reef Park, which has excellent water visibility for snorkeling. Go with tour operators to the cenote lagoons and underwater caves of Xcaret Park on the mainland.

Find the city on the Yucatán Peninsula in the southeastern part of Mexico. Fly to the Cancún International Airport and get a taxi or bus northeast for around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the Hotel Zone. The city is about 1 hour north of Playa del Carmen and about an hour and 45 minutes north of Tulum by car.

Cancún is the ultimate vacation destination, with a blend of serenity and entertainment.

Where to stay in Cancun

Escenica Tower which includes a beach, a luxury hotel or resort and general coastal views

Zona Hotelera

4.5/5(19,550 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Zona Hotelera. Make a stop by La Isla Shopping Mall or Forum Beach while you're exploring the area.

Zona Hotelera
Hotel Zone which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and a pool

Punta Cancun

If you're spending some time in Punta Cancun, Forum Beach and Chac Mool Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Punta Cancun
Mexico and Central America which includes music, nightlife and night scenes

Downtown Cancun

4/5(767 area reviews)

Downtown Cancun is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Plaza 28 and Cancun Mall.

Downtown Cancun
La Isla shopping mall! Has some great attractions with a wide range of places to eat!

La Isla

If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.

La Isla
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Puerto Juarez

The pristine beaches and fun-filled waterparks are top of the list for many visitors to Puerto Juarez. A stop by Ultramar Ferry Puerto Juárez or Arrecife El Meco Underwater Museum might round out your trip.

Puerto Juarez
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Avenida Tulum

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Avenida Tulum. A stop by Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book or Ceviche Square might round out your trip.

Avenida Tulum
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km.16.5 Lotes 56-A-I, y 56-A-2 Segunda Etapa Turistica, Cancun, QROO
The price is ¥52,356 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
¥52,356
¥52,356 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,274 reviews)
"I had the best experience here. The property is so well maintained and has really good ambiance."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,518 reviews)
"This is the second time we have stayed at this resort. The staff, service, rooms, food, pools, and beach are all wonderful. We personally feel that the beachfront at this particular hotel is better maintained than any of the others in its vicinity, especially during seaweed season. We definitely ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Blvd Kukulkan, Km 5.5 Lote 6-C, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Cancun. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,701 reviews)
"My boyfriend and I had an amazing time and we will be back !"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 8.5, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,809 reviews)
"I like that bite as a smaller hotel and the property and gardens were lovely. The served a good breakfast buffet and had a beach front restaurant . I didn’t like that I couldn’t book the room of my choice or a beach view room ahead of time , you have to book a certain type of room ( suite, room etc ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
3.5 out of 5
Km. 1.5 Carretera a Puerto Juarez, Punta Sam, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,109 reviews)
"STAFF WAS FRIENDLY.. AREA WAS CLEAN ... SETTING WAS A LITTLE OUTDATED..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Water Park - All Inclusive
1st Luxury Warehouse
1st Luxury Warehouse
3.5 out of 5
1st Luxury Warehouse, Calle Monte Líbano, Mz. 79, Lt.79, Bodega 1, SM 301, Segunda, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Cancun. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Moon Palace Golf Club and Ventura Park Cancun are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"The room was very reasonable and nicely appointed. The room rate was good as well when compared to other properties in the area. It was a little off the beaten path and an unusual location in and industrial park. But those reason account for the reasonable rate."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

1st Luxury Warehouse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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