About Cancun Mexico

Most people who have visited Cancun would be surprised to learn that it has not been around for all that long. Despite the pristine natural beauty of the areas surrounding Cancun and despite the abundant and thriving clear blue waters of the Western Caribbean Sea, Cancun only became a popular travel destination in the 1970's. Since the 70's, however, Cancun and the rest of the Yucatan Peninsula have risen to unprecedented heights. This rise in fame is partly due to the construction boom of high-end luxury resorts and hotel. But when it comes down to it, Cancun's ongoing popularity has to do with the picture-perfect setting in which the city has been built. The resorts of Cancun would, after all, not be what they are were it not for the pristine golden-sand beaches that serve as their back drop.

Nor would travelers from all over the world continue coming back to Cancun year after year were it only for the resorts and hotels. Cancun has a fascinating natural world to offer its visitors from the unique underwater caves known as cenotes to the remote ancient Mayan ruins. But Cancun's true pride and joy is found deep beneath the surface of the ocean sea. Few places in the world can boast about their underwater environments the way Cancun, Cozumel and the rest of the Yucatan Peninsula can. It's for this reason that Cancun and Cozumel are two of the world's premier destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling. The waters are warm throughout the year and the coral reef environments of the ocean are consistently thriving and vibrant with marine creatures of all shapes, sizes, and colors.

The abundant waters also lend to excellent fishing opportunities. Fishing excursions are another one of Cancun's main draws and another reason why Cancun continues to be recognized as a top vacation destination for adventurous travelers from all over the world. Between the fly casting fishing charters done in the shallow waters of Nichupte Lagoon to the offshore sportfishing done in the deeper waters of the Caribbean Sea, enthusiastic anglers who come to Cancun will find that this is a place where the fishing is always great and never shows you a dull moment.

Cancun is all this and so much more. Have dinner at a world-class oceanfront restaurant. Watch a traditional Mayan dance performance. Indulge in full spa and massage treatments. Explore the small one-of-a-kind boutique shops. Take a trip out to Isla Mujeres. Play with dolphins. Relax on the beach... Cancun is a place where people of all ages and with all kinds interests will find plenty to keep them content and satisfied. There is no doubt as to why this young Yucatan city is now one of the world's top vacation getaways.