Cancun Holidays

Cancun Holidays - Destination Profile

Cancun is alive at night time with multi million-dollar discos lining up the Hotel Zone. For those who love to dance, Cancun offers the best clubs around. Special effects and laser lights provide a frame for non stop music, which covers everything from rock and reggae to salsa and techno.

It has a first rate tourist infrastructure, most hotels combine luxury with relaxation, offering a variety of leisure activities and relaxing spas.

Cancun offers a wide variation of dining options. There are over 200 restaurants including fast-food, theme restaurants, bistros and dinner cruises.

Cancun Holidays - Things to see

Chicken Itza: Spend a full day exploring the most spectacular of all Mayan archeological sites. The impressive complex includes the famous "Kukulcan" pyramid, the wall skulls, the Sacrificial well, the observatory, the Monk's cloister and the largest ball game field in the world, where a whisper can be heard at a distance over 100 yards, due to the remarkable acoustic qualities of this structure.

XCaret Full Day: A marvellous eco-archeological park where you can enjoy a "Mayan" swim, floating safely on the surface of the rivers, or a dip in the Caribbean sea plus lagoons, natural pools and cenotes. Browse through a botanical garden and nursery; visit the amazing aquarium and the wild bird-breeding aviary.

Cancun: There are also two sets of ancient Mayan ruins in Cancun's hotel zone, which are worth a look. The Zona Arqueologica El Rey (on the west side of Boulavard Kukulcan) consists of a small temple and several ceremonial platforms. Yamil Luum (near Sheraton Cancun) is far more run down but in a beautiful location.

Things to do on a Holiday in Cancun

A wide variety of watersports is available all along the beaches.

Horse-riding and sportsfishing or even swimming with the dolphins.

Captain Hook - Have dinner and enjoy a Pirate show as you sail the Caribbean seas. Enjoy lobster or steak with an open air bar. The best cruise if you ar looking for fun and games.

Eating/Drinking During Cancun Holidays

Cancun offers a wide variation of dining options. There are over 200 restaurants including fast-food, theme restaurants, bistros and dinner cruises.

Cancun has many plazas and shopping arcades, here you will find many handicrafts from all over the country. If you love shopping, there are many clothes shops. From genuine Panama hats to some of the latest European brands of sportswear, you are sure to find what you're looking for here!

Nightlife in Cancun is extremely varied. Located within the 'hotel zone', you will find some of the largest discotheques in the world, as well as a huge choice of bars and nightclubs which provide entertainment in to the early hours of the morning.

There are also restaurants, jazz and piano bars for those looking for a calmer and more relaxing evening out.

Cancun Holiday Weather

Mexico is home to one of the world's most sunny climates, but as if to compensate for that, occasionally there is strong winds and rain during the months of September, October and November. But don't worry about that. It's nearly guaranteed that you will see the sun every day of your stay.

The average annual temperature of Mexico is 25.5 degrees Celsius (78 degrees Fahrenheit).

Frequently daytime highs range into the eighties and overnight lows will see the high fifties and low sixties. In July, August and September, visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the sky, which can change from overcast to clear in minutes. From November to April, there are usually blue skies and a cool northern wind.

Max Temp F	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Mexico	85	88	90	91	91	89	88
London	56	61	68	71	70	66	56
Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Mexico	8	9	9	11	12	9	8
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

Getting Around on Cancun Holidays

Buses: Mexico has a good bus network and you can generally get anywhere you might want to go. If you want to book tickets in advance you can do so through the Ticket Bus reservation service (Tel. 8007028000, www.ticketbus.com.mx).

Taxis: Taxis can be hailed on the street and are generally good value. If the taxi has a metre check that it is working before you begin the journey. If it isn't, make sure you decide on the cost before you set off. Don't be afraid to haggle, if your Spanish (or the driver's English) will allow you to.

Cancun Holidays Shopping

Jewellery, handicrafts and perfumes.

Cancun Holidays - Beaches

The new, great and gorgeous beaches of white sands caressed by the warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, stand out as the hottest spot in town, both literally and metaphorically. No one can keep from enjoying them, and you shouldn't hesitate.