The turquoise water and white sand explain why the site is so popular. Cancun has got everything going for it. Nowadays, it's a very touristy destination, and this has rather spoiled this small coastal Mexican town.
If you're a party animal and have money to spend, then this place is for you. If you're looking for the country's soul, untouched landscapes and privacy... strike this town off your to do list.
Anonymous
Travel writer
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The turquoise water and white sand explain why the site is so popular. Cancun has got everything going for it. Nowadays, it's a very touristy destination, and this has rather spoiled this small coastal Mexican town.
My suggestion
I loved swimming in Cancun's clear water and discovering its flora and fauna. It's a different world under the sea, so why not put on a snorkel and dive in head first!
Virginie Bigeni
Travel writer
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A Mexican city lying on the northeast part of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, the world capital of mass tourism, has undergone a rapid transformation in recent years. The city is very famous amongst Americans, who come to celebrate their spring break here.
My suggestion
Don't stay in Cancún for long. Unless you've come to party in a place no longer bearing any resemblance to the real Mexico, you'll be wasting your time.
The north and south are two different worlds, not only in terms of their landscape but also their economic structures. On this one strip of land fierce industrialization contrasts with a laid back tourist lifestyle.