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Cancun Mexico
Thirty years ago Cancun was a sandbar known only to local fishermen. Today it is an amazing resort boasting numerous luxury hotels, nearly all of them fronting the magnificent 20 kms beach. If you are looking for old Mexico, you will have to take a day trip to one of the Mayan ruin sites, since Cancun is very modern and has no colonial heritage. Standards of service are very high here, and you will not find the sleepy "mañana" attitude which sometimes prevails in more laid back resorts.
Getting around in Cancun is a breeze ­ there is a bus service which travels the length of the hotel strip every few minutes, 24-hours a day, and the cost is about $1.00.
On the open-sea side of the hotel zone the sea is sometimes quite rough ­ watch out for the warning flags and exercise caution. However most hotels have impressive pool facilities, and you may prefer the luxury of a swim-up bar. For those of you who can't relax in the sun for more than a few hours, there's tennis, golf, deep-sea fishing and lots of choice in watersports.
Nightlife is plentiful, with bars and nightclubs everywhere, not just in your hotel
Shopping is impressive here, the malls are elegant marble buildings, air conditioned of course, with a lot of famous brand-name stores. A wide range of local handicrafts is available in several local markets, and these too are on the shuttle bus route.
If the Mayan culture appeals to you, consider a day trip to either Tulum or Chichen Itza. Tulum can be combined with a visit to Xel-ha, a fascinating nature park and lagoon where you can snorkel or swim with the dolphins. Chichen Itza is further away which makes for a long day trip but worth the drive. Take bottled water on any day trips, it can get hot, especially at mid-day.
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Cancun travel tips
Language spoken in Cancun
Spanish. English widely spoken in most areas.
Currency and exchange used in Cancun
The Mexican Peso is the local currency, although US dollars are recommended. Most hotels have a money exchange office on site. Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards. ATM's are not easy to find and the Cirrus system is not compatible everywhere.
Voltage in Cancun
110V (same as Canada and US)
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Cancun weather
Weather in Cancun
The average temperature in Cancun is 26 degrees Celsius (78 degrees Fahrenheit) with seasonal fluctuations of 4 – 7 degrees depending on the month. While on vacation in Cancun, most months of the year visitors should pack clothes for swimming and warm weather. For December and January some nights may require a light garment. While the average temperature in Cancun makes this an ideal vacation destination we recommend that you apply plenty of sunscreen, drink lots of water and relax.
Avg. J F M A M J J A S O N D
High 27.2°C 27.8°C 28.9°C 29.4°C 31.1°C 31.7°C 32.2°C 32.2°C 31.7°C 30.6°C 28.9°C 27.8°C
81.0°F 82.0°F 84.0°F 85.0°F 88.0°F 89.0°F 90.0°F 90.0°F 89.0°F 87.0°F 84.0°F 82.0°F
Low 19.4°C 20.0°C 21.7°C 22.8°C 25.0°C 25.6°C 25.6°C 25.0°C 24.4°C 23.3°C 22.2°C 20.6°C
67.0°F 68.0°F 71.0°F 73.0°F 77.0°F 78.0°F 78.0°F 77.0°F 76.0°F 74.0°F 72.0°F 69.0°F

 
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Cancun hotels
Cancun All Inclusive Hotels
(All meals, beverages and more included)
All Inclusive Hotels
Barcelo Tucancun Beach
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Barcelo Tucancun Beach-Cancun Hotel
Beach Palace
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Beach Palace-Cancun Hotel
Be Live Cancun
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Be Live Cancun-Cancun Hotel
Be Live Grand Cancun
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Be Live Grand Cancun-Cancun Hotel
Be Live Grand Caribbean Resort
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Be Live Grand Caribbean Resort-Cancun Hotel
Be Live Grand Playa
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Be Live Grand Playa-Cancun Hotel
Be Live Grand Viva Beach
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Be Live Grand Viva Beach-Cancun Hotel
Be Live Palm Beach
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Be Live Palm Beach-Cancun Hotel
Be Live Viva Beach
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Be Live Viva Beach-Cancun Hotel
Cancun Palace
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Cancun Palace-Cancun Hotel
Crown Paradise Club Cancun
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Crown Paradise Club Cancun-Cancun Hotel
Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa-Cancun Hotel
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Excellence Playa Mujeres-Cancun Hotel
Golden Parnassus Resort and Spa
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Golden Parnassus Resort and Spa-Cancun Hotel
Great Parnassus Resort and Spa
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Great Parnassus Resort and Spa-Cancun Hotel
Le Blanc Spa Resort
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Le Blanc Spa Resort-Cancun Hotel
Hotetur Beach Paradise
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Hotetur Beach Paradise-Cancun Hotel
Sea Adventure Resort and Waterpark
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
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Sun Palace
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
Sun Palace-Cancun Hotel
Temptation Resort and Spa Cancun
Cancun All Inclusive Hotel
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Cancun European Plan Hotels
(NOT All inclusive)
European Plan Hotels
Be Smart America
Cancun European Plan Hotel
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Imperial Laguna
Cancun European Plan Hotel
Imperial Laguna-Cancun Hotel


Cancun Inclusive Hotels

(NOT All inclusive)
Inclusive Hotels
Dos Playas
Cancun Inclusive Hotel
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Imperial Las Perlas
Cancun Inclusive Hotel
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Maya Caribe
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