Make your vacation complete with a visit to Cancun attractions
There's a lot
more to Cancun than sun and surf. Cancun offers a myriad
of things to see and do, whether you're looking to fill an hour or
a day. With choices as varied as museums, cruises, and historical
sites, you'll never have a dull moment during your visit to Cancun.
Of course, our beautiful beaches remain the reason people visit year
after year. So let us show you some of our favorite places to play.
Cancun
City
 Shop until you drop in this downtown area - a nine-block square
of clothing boutiques, restaurants, and jewelry and art shops connected
to Cancun Island by a causeway.
Cantinas
 For
good company and great food, come mingle with a lively bunch of
locals at the cantinas - a Spanish architectural term for opening
between two rooms. The cantina, is a popular hangout for the locals
after bull fights in downtown Cancun. A large number of the cantinas
stretch around the bullring in the downtown area.
Chichen
Itza
 Walk
the grounds of ancient Mayan pyramids at this most visited tourist
attraction. Intriguing temples like the mysterious Ball Court, amusing
light and sound shows, and an awe-inspiring demonstration of the
Equinox, the descent of a Kukulcan feathered serpent, will thrill
you. The Chichen Itza archaeological zone is located in the Piste
village, in the Yucatan peninsula.
El
Zocalo
 Art lovers will enjoy a shopping spree at this marketplace of handmade
crafts and Mexican clothing that is located across from the Convention
Center in the “Hotel Zone”. Fashion shows, and nightly
fiestas will dazzle you as well.
Isla Contey
Wild adventure awaits you at this uninhabited island - a bird’s
nest, and marine and animal sanctuary - located 25 miles north of
Cancun, and 19 miles from Isla Mujeres.
 Tulum
Rummage through the remarkable ruins of this popular tourist attraction
- a Mayan archaeological site along the coast, just south of Cancun.
 Tulum
Avenue
Peruse through interesting trinkets, silver, and authentic Mexican
handcrafts at the flea market on this commercial route.
The Ballet
Folklorico
 Learn
the traditional dance styles of Mexico by watching the charismatic
flair of this internationally-recognized ballet ensemble that performs
in various locations in Cancun.
Xcaret
Discover the history of the Mayans at this fascinating archaeological
park.
Xel-Ha
 Slog
through this 10-acre park - a tropical forest featuring wetlands,
more than two dozen ruins, and hundreds of rare bird species.
Xpu-Ha Eco
Park
Nature’s best is on display at this private park - a jungle
of wetlands, coral reef, natural sinkholes, and a virgin beach.
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