Cancun city guide
Cancun coastal city in the Mexican Caribbean, on Yucatan Peninsula . You can stay in Hotel Zone and visit the attractions .Or you can visit the surrending area in order to see the ancient ruins from Mayan civilisation. Surrending areas of Cancun are Isla Mujeres and Cozumel ( islands ) , Merida ,Playa del Carmen, Chichen Itza ( Mayan city ), Xcaret ,Xel Ha, Tulum, Akumal ,Puerto Morelos .
Popular places
Historical Places:
Chichen Itza :Roughly 180 km. West of Cancun along the way to Merida. It is a ruin of one of the largest Mayan City.
Temples in Chichen Itza:
The Pyramid of Kukulcan or El Castillo : Famous landmark of Chichen Itza |
Interior Temple | House of Deer |
Temple of the Warriors | Temple of the Wall Panels |
The Great Market | Akab' Dzib |
Great Ballcourt | Xtoloc Cenote |
Temple of the Jaguars | Old Chichen |
Sweatbaths | Initial Series Group |
Platform of the Skulls | Temple of the Phalli |
Cenote of Sacrifice | Platform of the Great Turtle |
El Caracol | Temple of the Owls |
High Priest's Grave | Temple of the Monkeys |
The Nunnery Complex | The Caves of Balankanche |
The Red House | |
El Rey Maya Ruins: Between Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc
El Meco:20 minutes north of Cancun
Tulum: 130 km.from the south of Cancun. Popular with the seafront ruins. , Muyil archaeological site and Coba ruins
Ek Balam buildings, temples and palaces Located some 145 Km. (90 miles) from Cancun
Mayan communities: Coba 173 Km. from Cancun, Chumuc Mul, Nohoch Mul, Las Pinturas, Macanxoc and Kukulcan being some of them. From Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid on the north of the peninsula with its 42 metres (46 yards), the view over the jungle that extends to infinity is unbeatable.
Churches :
Iglesia de Cristo Rey,
the Puerta del Cielo
the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen.
Museums :
Museo Arqueologico de Cancun
Attractions :
Eco-park Xcaret : Eco-archaeological park park in Playa del Carmen in the south of Cancun . Natural and cultural attractions: Underground rivers , Coral Reef Aquarium, and the Butterfly Pavilion
Aqua World : Diving, snorkeling, swimming and tours in Cozumel.
Isla Mujeres (The Island of Women):
A picturesque island, 45 minute with ferry from Cancun. Snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins,
Swimming with dolphins in Xel-Ha eco theme park's gigantic natural aquarium.
Bullfights in the El Centro section of town
Museum of Mexico's underwater exploration club CEDAM located near the Bahia Complex on the Paseo Kukulkan.
Hidden Worlds Cenote Adventure Park in Tulum, located about 90 minutes south of Cancun, is a system of underwater caves and caverns with the opportunities of hiking, swimming, and snorkeling
Birdwatching on Isla Contoy 30km north of Isla Mujeres
Interactive Aquarium : Right in the middle of the hotel zone : Swim with Dolphins, aquarium trek, fish tanks.
Aqua Tours : Aquatic Tours and Activities in Cancun,
Diving Center Cancun : Visit places like the MUSA Underwater museum the Manchones Reef in Isla Mujeres
Xel Ha :
Xel Ha meaning 'where the water is born' is a natural aquarium and it is approximately 122 km south of Cancun and within 13 km of the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum.
Underwater Parks:
Punta Nizuc ,
Isla Contoy National Park ,
Cozumel Reef National Park,
The Chinchorro Bank Biosphere Reserve
Selvatica:Wild Mexican jungle with plenty of adventure
Rio Secreto : Underground river running through caves
Other Activities:
Horseback Riding, All-Terrain Vehicles ATV, Fishing, Golf, Parasailing, Submarine Tours
Beaches
Popular beaches: Playa Tortugas, Caracol and Chac-mool
Other beaches: Las Perlas, Juventud, Playa Linda, Langosta,
According to zones: Playa Linda, Playa Tortugas, Playa Langosta, Playa Caracol and Playa Las Perlas are on the top of the Cancun
Playa Del Ray, Playa Delfines, Playa Choc Mool, Playa Marlin are on the east.
Parks :
Garrafon Reef Park: in Isla Mujeres with Sculpture Garden,
Eco-park Xcaret ( See Attraction section )
Xplor:
An underground park with caverns and rock formations in Riviera Maya, activities like amphibious vehicle drives, underground rafting, zip lines and more.
Underwater Parks:
Punta Nizuc ,
Isla Contoy National Park ,
Cozumel Reef National Park,
The Chinchorro Bank Biosphere Reserve
Airports:
Cancun International Airport (CUN) is Mexico's second busiest airport .
Distance: 15 km southwest of downtown Cancun
Hotels & Restaurants:
Use our Place Explorer page to find the Hotels , restaurants and car rental services.
Cancun Map