Cancun was a part of the ancient Mayan civilization and is still considered the gateway to El Mundo Maya (the Mayan World).Cancun was built for tourism, and continues to meet the needs of its over 3.3 million annual visitors.Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world ar e in and around Cancun making it Latin Americans most important leisure destination. Most 'Cancunenses' are from Yucatan and other Mexican states. A growing number are from the rest of the Americas and Europe.

Since hurricane Wilma hit in 2005 the Mexican Government and Tourism board have spent millions of dollars rebuilding the beaches. There are lots of different things to do - something to suit everyone! Chichen Itza and Tulum are great if you want to see ruins - they are only a short drive south. You can take a ferry over to Isla Mujeres, rent a golf cart and tour the island. Stop for a bite to eat and go for a swim on Norte Beach.

No one goes to a bank to change money, long lines and a hassle. "Casa de Cambios" change house are all over as well as your hotel will gladly change your dollars. No need for a passport or any ID to change your dollars, and they do not take names as you change money. Use your debit card, carry little cash, change only the money you think you will need for the day. Keep a second card at your hotel safe for emergencies. Make a copy of passport, your drivers license, and flight itinerary and keep that in a safe place away from the originals. You can use US dollars in Cancun and tip with dollars. They actually prefer to see USD over Pesos. You will see when you arrive that Cancun is very Americanized. US Dollars are very, very common in Cancun. Just remember if you buy something and use USD they will give you back your change in Pesos.

A licensed Cancun taxi can not pick you up at the airport but licensed airport taxi, shuttles and van have permission to transport people out from the airport. Always ask a taxi driver before you enter the cost for the ride. Taxi drivers are notorious for ripping off tourist in Cancun as well as all tourist areas. There is a bus service which runs 24 hours and runs the entire Kulkucan Blvd and cost about a dollar.

No where will see this site as you travel down Kulkucan Blvd. which is the only street that runs the entire length of the hotel zone. Divided by markers in kilometers, running north to south you will enter on the south end of the Isla, it will be easy to find anything you are looking for just check the marker number. Cancun is famous for the spring breakers. It should also be famous for its amazingly clear light blue water. This is a great place to go for a romantic getaway.

High season in Cancun is during any holiday time in the US. The Hotel Zone is huge so you really will not notice that there are tons of people here. Cancun and its surroundings are quiet places to relax and have fun. The entire country of Mexico has a legal drinking age of 18. The nightlife in Cancun is insane and a wild time. Cancun offers the best nightlife in the world. It's a all night party that goes until 6 in the morning. Generally, yes it's almost like an Ibiza type atmosphere. January is a slower month of tourism for Cancun so it won't be as crowded as the summer months.

If you are a sports enthusiast, Cancun will not disappoint. It boasts great five golf courses, incredible coral reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving, sport-fishing and jungle tours. And if lying on a white-sand beach with the clear blue Caribbean lapping at your suntanned toes is what you long for, then Cancun delivers. Close by in the Riviera Maya and the Grand Costa Maya, there are sites such as Coba and Muyil (Riviera) the small Pole (now Xcaret), and Kohunlich, Kinichna, Dzibanche, Oxtankah, Tulum, and Chacchoben, in the south of the state. Chichen Itza is in the neighboring state of Yucatan.