Cancun, Mexico, Maya Culture and Tourism

Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun offers a wide range of destinations for unforgettable experiences, thanks to the constant contact with the marine fauna and the ancestral Mayan culture.

Cancun, Mexico, Maya Culture and Tourism
A beach in Cancun and luxury hotel development for a happy vacation. Photo by Carlos Huchim / Unsplash

Tourism can be a practice mediated by conditions such as prices or the climate of the place to visit. A trip to Cancun is usually recommended between December and May, especially taking into account last-minute offers.

Cancun is located in the Yucatan Peninsula and offers a wide range of destinations to live unforgettable experiences, thanks to the constant contact with the marine fauna and the ancestral Mayan culture.

Places to visit in the Caribbean

Initially, a travel offer to Cancun has comprehensive plans prepared by the best tourist agencies in the region that include everything necessary for any visitor to live an ideal vacation, enjoying luxury hotels near the best beaches of the Caribbean, characterized by its white sand and abundant marine nature.

Likewise, every visit usually includes in its itinerary a visit to parks such as Xel Ha or the ecological X-caret, both outstanding for their spaces and activities ideal for adults and children.

Scuba diving, river crossings, or jumps into the sea from the rocks are just a sample of what can be found, in addition to the popular activities such as swimming with dolphins and training exercises offered by the Wet'n Wild water park. In addition to the sea breeze and the warmth of the sun, Cancun has areas of interest to visit temples and Mayan ruins.

Tulum, a walled city on the seafront

These Mayan ruins are nestled on the southern cliffs above the Mayan Riviera, between Playa del Carmen and the Sian Ka'an Reserve. It is composed of a large number of buildings such as the Tulum castle or the "Castillo del Mar", an ancient place dedicated to religious ceremonies. Also, this region has been characterized by its special commitment to environmental protection, spas, and yoga centers for relaxation, peace, and harmony.

Less than 40 kilometers from Tulum is the recommended Archaeological Zone of Cobá, a city that had its best period of development between 500 and 900 A.D., with a population of up to 50,000 inhabitants. Its most iconic point is the pyramid of Nohoch Mul, one of the highest in the peninsula, with 42 meters high and about 120 steps. Everyone can live a happy vacation in Cancun.