Cancun Mexico offers sun, sand and nightclubs, all in Caribbean paradise. Cancun is a coastal city on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Known for white sand beaches and crystal blue water, Cancun attracts tourists from all over the world. Explore archaeological ruins from the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization or party in the Cancun clubs and bars like Coco Bongo.

Cancun is also a popular honeymoon and wedding destination due to the paradise setting. Travelers can take advantage of a variety of activities such as snorkeling, sportfishing and swimming with dolphins. Major airlines including Delta, American Airlines and AeroMexico offer daily flights to this top destination.

Why Go?
Cheap vacations such as all-inclusive Cancun packages are available at various resorts in the area. Meals, activities and amenities are often pre-arranged so travelers can enjoy their vacation and not worry about details on their trip.

Cancun hotels range in price for tourists with all types of budgets. Cancun hotels include Hilton Cancun Resort, Hyatt Regency Cancun and Ritz-Carlton Cancun. Budget hotels in Cancun include Hotel Flamingo Cancun and Hotel Imperial Las Perlas Cancun.

When to Go
Cancun weather has a tropical climate. The city is warm year-round. Ocean breezes from the coast prohibit high temperatures, keeping average highs to around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The best time to visit Cancun is typically November through February. The hottest time of year in Cancun is May through September. Tropical storms are much more frequent from May until December, increasing rain and humidity in the area.

How to Get There
Cancun International Airport is the main airport in Cancun. It is considered the second most important airport in Mexico since more than 10 million passengers pass through it each year. The airport is about a 20 minute drive from the Hotel Zone area in Cancun. Flights to destinations such as North America, South America and Asia depart and arrive daily.

Must See
Swim with dolphins or go fishing during a boat tour in the Caribbean Sea. Cancun jungle tours and guided Mayan ruin tours are available daily.

Cancun is also a top destination for SCUBA diving. In fact, Cancun is home to an underwater art museum in the National Marine Park of Cancun. The museum consists of 400 life-sized sculptures in clear shallow waters creating artificial reefs for marine life. SCUBA divers, snorkelers and tourists riding in glass-bottomed boats can view the marine life interacting with the art sculptures.

Cancun is also home to many great golf courses and relaxing spas.