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Cancun: A Stunning metropolis situated in the Caribbean coast; described as a unique party scene and a gorgeous white sand and turquoise water beach display. The city of Cancun is most important tourism center of the country, Nevertheless, its development is considerably recent. At the beginning of the seventies Cancun was a small island inhabited by just a couple hundred persons, locals, at the most. But the importance of tourism in the national economy and the over saturation suffered by the port of Acapulco, Mexico’s other great tourist destination, forced the government to create a complex exclusively destined to foreign visitors. Its success as recreational spot has not only been achieved because of the beauty of its beaches of white sand, but also because of its proximity to Mayan deposits.
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Activities and Sightseeing |
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We recommend you to visit the following sights in Cancun: |
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Beaches: All beaches are public property and there are various public accesses along Av. Kukulcán, so feel free to |
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walk along and experience the Caribbean. |
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Playa Langosta (at Km 5) |
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Playa Tortugas (at Km 6.5) |
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Playa Perlas (at Km 2.5) |
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Playa Linda (at Km 3.8) |
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Playa Marlín (at Km 12.8) |
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Playa Delfines (at Km 17.8) |
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Water Sports: Cancun offers the opportunity to practice almost every water sport in its blue turquoise waters. |
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Try diving, snorkeling, surfing, sailing, fishing, kayaking, and more; There are several tour operators that offer this |
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services, some well known companies are: |
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La Casa de Arte Popular Mexicano: a museum that exhibits an exquisite collection of over 3,400 pieces of popular art |
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from different regions of the country, creating a unique space full of color, forms, textures and more. There is also a store |
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with an outstanding stock of art created by artisans all over México. |
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Alternative adventures: such as ecotourism and extreme activities are also available in Cancún. |
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Plaza de Toros: If you want to experience a bullfight, don´t miss every Wednesday at 3:30pm the traditional ceremony. |
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Night Life: Cancun is a unique experience; along Av. Kukulcan you will find bars and discos with outrageous ambience.
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Xcaret: Is an eco theme park dedicated to the Mayan Culture. Offers natural beauties such as cenotes, underground rivers, |
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lagoons, aquarium, archeological sites, pools, beaches and more plus a wide variety of activities and spectacles such as |
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snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, scuba diving and kayaking. (Located 6 Km south of Playa del Carmen and |
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transportation leaves to Xcaret next to the ferry dock exit. www.xcaret.com) |
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Xel-Ha: a water theme park that offers water and adventure activities, natural and ecological attractions, aquarium, |
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turtle camp and dolphins. (Located 13 Km from Tulum; www.xel-ha.com ) |
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Isla Mujeres: A beautiful island full of peaceful beaches, enjoy Isla Mujeres by walking or riding a motorcycle/bike. |
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To reach the island take a ferry that leaves from Gran Puerto or Puerto Juaréz. |
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Cozumel: The calm tropical diving paradise, a gorgeous island with stunning coral formations and colorful reefs. Don’t |
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miss its majestic sight and blue crystalline water. To reach the island, take a ferry from Playa del Carmen. |
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Important Info |
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Tourist office: in City hall of Ayuntamiento Benito Juaréz on street Tulum
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5 (8874329, mon-fri 9am-5pm). SECTUR in the Convention Center |
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(881 9000, daily 9am-5pm) |
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Pharmacy: Farmacia París, on street Yaxchilán #32 (8841049)
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delivery available. |
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Internet: La Taberna, also a sports bar located on street Yaxchilán #23 |
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ATM´s: Bancomer on tulum #20 at street Claveles; Banamex on Tulum |
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#19 (boths ATM 24hrs); American Express on Tulum #208 |
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Getting Around |
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Public transport buses “Hoteles R1” run every 5 min from downtown bus station to Zona Hotelera end. Taxis are also available but always set a price before getting in or ask rates at the front desk of your hotel.
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