The requested resource is not found. Known as the best tacos in tulum to the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun is often the first travel experience that most Americans have in Mexico. American travelers are picking Mexico for their vacation. I’ll be the first to tell you that Cancun is not my favorite place in Mexico.
There’s also the thousands of students who visit Mexico during Spring Break to party hard and get a tan — completely skipping any cultural experiences. That said, the city does have some awesome nightlife and beautiful beaches. If you’re planning to spend some time in Cancun, I wanted to recommend some of my favorite fun and unusual things to do, no matter what time of year you visit. My Cancun itinerary is completely free!
I’ve worked hard putting it together for you. If you find it useful, please use my affiliate links when you book hotels, rental cars or activities. I’ll get paid a small commission, at no extra cost to you! Click on the top left of the map to find separate layers marking the route and points of interest. Mexico Travel Restrictions 2022 Mexico has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements.
Tests, vaccination details, and health forms are no longer required as of January 2022. However Americans still have to get tested in Mexico before flying back to the United States. You can find the latest updates on traveling to Mexico here. Get Travel Insurance Protect yourself from injury, illness, or theft. Cancun is divided into two areas. The Hotel Zone is the primary tourist area, synonymous with resorts, catamarans, wild nightlife and beaches.
It’s a 15-mile strip of sand shaped like the number seven. This is where most people stay. As the name implies, there are tons of hotels as well as most of the nightlife and beaches. Restaurants and bars line the only road, Kulkukan Boulevard, which runs from one side of the Hotel Zone to the other. Cancun City Tour See the best of Cancun as your guide shows you around the city’s top sights, ancient ruins, and breathtaking views. This is where all the people who work in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula tourist industry actually live. If you’re a foodie, make sure to stuff your face full of tacos from the vendors there.