Cancun (Mayan: Kaan kun, 'pot or nest of snakes "), is a city of international tourism development certified by the World Tourism Organization UNWTO. Located on the northeast coast of the state of Quintana Roo in southeastern Mexico, more than 1700 km from Mexico City.
The first and most important is Isla Cancun or Hotel Zone, where most of the beaches and tourist activities are located. Isla Cancun is a strip of land in the shape of a "7", with a length of 23 km. The island, which hosts most of the hotels and beaches, as well as residential areas and the golf course ‘Pok Ta Pok’, is connected to the mainland by three bridges: the Calinda Bridge at km 4, Club Med’s bridge at km 20 and Nizuc Bridge at km 22.
The Coastal Zone is a strip of white sand that runs across the east of the town and is the main attraction of the city. From north to south are public beaches from Puerto Juarez (Playa del Niño, or Children's Beach) until you get to the Hotel Zone, where there are 9 access to public beaches along the 22 km of the island: from 0 km to 22nd: Playa Las Perlas, Playa Langosta, Playa Tortugas, Playa Caracol, Playa Chac Mool, Playa Marlin, Playa Ballenas, Playa Delfines (the famous sightseer) and Playa Nizuc.
Cancun is a cosmopolitan city. It’s recent creation and development has led to a mixture of people from several regions of Mexico and other countries, this because of the numerous job vacancies that it offers in the touristic area. However, due to the region that it’s located, you will find folklore, cuisine and customs of the neighboring state of Yucatan and the Maya culture.
The city of Cancun is famous for its lively nightlife. The main area where the biggest clubs are located is the Hotel Zone, where you’ll also find the most famous and visited restaurants and Bars of the city.
More Information:
Cancun Travel Guide at WikiTravel.org.
Cancun at Panoramio.com
