White-sand beaches? Check. All-night party vibes? You bet. Actual Mayan Ruins? Oh yes. Explore it all on a Cancun holiday.
Yes you Mexi-can
Get ready to give a big Mexican wave to Cancun. This patch of the map started out as nothing more than a forested plot with some ace beaches, washed by the toasty Caribbean Sea. These days, it’s come out of its shell, blossoming into a do-everything city, with a Hotel Zone dedicated to swanky stays, international eats and proper party vibes, too. You’ll find tropical-feeling stays in traditional-feeling resorts, or super-swanky spots with the ultimate in Instagrammable backdrops.
Beaches and beyond
With around 19 kilometres of dust-like sand to brag about, you’ll find plenty to do along the shores of the Caribbean Sea. But it’s not just about chilling out and topping up your tan – explore like a local and dive down to an underwater sculpture museum, swim in natural cenote pools, or take a daytrip to Chichen Itza or Coba to see the incredible Mayan ruins.