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ith luminescent turquoise seas, gleaming talcum-white sands, a rainbow of marine life and some of the world’s most spectacular sunsets, Cancun is a place where nature seems to have created her handiwork in neon! The result, an electric atmosphere of dynamic resorts, thrilling activities and pulsating nightlife.
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ctivities center around three distinct bodies of water. The Bahia de Mujeres offers calm waters perfect for families; the Nichupte Lagoon is ideal for water sports; and the Caribbean Sea offers amazing scenery with a strong surf and undertow. Though a relatively new area of development boasting modern facilities, visitors can still find striking reminders of the ancient Mayans that once ruled the Yucatan Peninsula. Several small archeological sites stand in vivid contrast to resorts, and the ruins at Chichen Itza and Tulum are a short trip away.
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or travelers who like the idea of stimulating vacation tempered by a tranquil setting, the tiny Isla Mujeres, or “Island of the Women,” offers a peaceful retreat just off the coast of Cancun. There, a national underwater park provides excellent snorkeling, and sun-drenched beaches beg to be explored.
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