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Cancun Vacation Information:

Located in the historically unpopulated north eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsula in Quintana Roo Province of Mexico, Cancun has become a vacation destination to over 10,000,000 people a year flying into Mexico's second busiest airport. In the Caribbean side of Mexico 16 km from the airport. Built on the world's second largest barrier reef, On your Cancun Vacation this is an ideal place to enjoy deep white sand beaches made of coral, quiet warm waters, scuba diving snorkelling, surfing, sailing, fishing, and beach horseback riding. Peak season is December to April for vacationers. The World's famous Hotel Chains have a presence in Cancun, Hotel prices are lower in the off-season but it is very hot and hurricanes can occur up until November.

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There are lots of Mayan ruins to explore: Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum, are some of the best to be included during your cancun vacation, they are located south of Cancun in the Riviera Maya. Tours by jet ski or jet boat to the reefs through the mangroves in the Nichupte Lagoon or snorkelling at one of the unique Cenotes are a popular activity. Looking for some golfing during your Cancun Vacation? Cancun is home to 3 good Golf Courses: 18 hole Pok-Ta-Po Golf Course, 18 hole Cozumel Country Club, and 18 hole Hilton Cancun Country Club. The night life in Cancun's hotel zone is one of the best in the world, with some of the largest Nightclubs in the Country and plenty of them to choose from, many visitors plan their cancun vacation only to enjoy the nightlife, most major Hotels offer shuttles to some Discotheques or you could purchase a weekly bracelet pass. There are some activities only for the travellers seeking adventure on their cancun vacation like: bungee jumps, submarine tours, jeep adventure tours, and day trips to explore the Cenotes in the Mayan Riviera to name a few. Cancun's Interactive Aquarium is a place worth visiting especially if travelling with children. Day tours to the Eco-Parks of Xcaret and Xelha are a must.
Cancun Year Round Temperatures
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average High 27 27 28 29 31 31 32 32 31 30 28 27
Average Low 19 20 21 22 25 25 25 25 24 23 22 20
Rainfall (mm) 89 56 41 41 117 178 109 150 229 218 97 109

Cancun vacation Travel tips: You need a valid passport, Canadians do not need a visa, other nationalities check with your local Mexican Consulate. A tourist card is needed but it is always included with your pre-packaged vacation. Spanish is the official language but english is spoken at most tourist sites, hotel receptions, and most major stores. The currency is the Mexican Peso but US dollars is preferred for cash transactions, most major credit cards are accepted, ATM machines are widely available, travellers cheques are easily accepted. Electricity is 110v. Bargaining is accepted at the local markets but usually not at bigger stores. The Hotel zone is on a 17 mile long island with bridges to the mainland at both ends and it is easy to get around using the local bus system and most bus drivers understand with the use of maps where you want to go. Pickpockets are a concern if the bus is crowded. Be sure to use the buddy system when you are out late, even in the restrooms because of concerns about theft. Most of the large hotels have filtered water systems but still drinking bottled water is recommended specially outside the resorts.
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