Cancun

Cancun tourist guide - hotels - car hire

Marvellous beaches and vibrant attractions make Cancun a preferred vacation spot. Many tourists come here to indulge in the pampering of the luxurious resorts and sunbath on the beautiful beaches. From great bargains in the open markets to an exciting nightlife scene, visitors to Cancun are sure to enjoy their stay.

Attractions in Cancun

There's no shortage of beaches in Cancun. Playa Tortugas and Chacmool are beautiful public beaches with all the tourist facilities provided. The more peaceful beaches of Playa Marlin and Playa Delfines are also offered. With beautiful wide open coastlines, these deserted beaches are heavenly.

The Museo Arqueológico de Cancun is Cancun's museum with relics from archaeological sites around the state.

The infamous Cancun markets are located downtown with the main street being Avenida Tulum offering a multitude of shops and restaurants. Ki Huic is the largest crafts market in Cancún and Avenida Yaxchilán is another hot spot for bargaining.

The Casa de Cultura hosts local cultural events, such as art exhibits, dance performances, plays, and concerts throughout the year. For more Mexican culture, check out Cancun's bull ring. Here you can see bullfights and folk dancing, followed by colorful Mexican dancers wearing Sombreros.

Having a hire car in Cancun is ideal, since you can easily drive to several great attractions outside the city. There are also many quieter beaches and coves to explore if you have the convenience of a hire car. Great rates on Cancun hire cars can be found online.

Hotels in Cancun

There are some fantastic resorts here that can make your holiday seem like paradise. Some four and five star Cancun hotels are located right on the beach. There are also many villas and resort spas. Check out rates for Cancun hotels here.

If you want something a little less expensive, that is no problem since there are all varieties of hotels in Cancun. Some hotels are actually quite affordable leaving you more money to spend on shopping. Find a hotel in Cancun that suits your budget here.

Airport and car hire in Cancun

Cancun Airport is one of Mexico’s busiest. Several US airlines offer direct flights from Miami, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York. British Airways has a direct flight out of London and Iberia Airlines has one from Madrid. The airport is located 22kms southwest of Cancun.

You can get into Cancun by a hotel shuttle, the public shuttle, or a taxi.

Another option to get into the city is to hire a car from the Cancun airport. There are several well-known car hire companies available at the airport. It's best to hire a car in advance. You can book cheap car hire online here.

Parking is readily available at Cancun airport. One car park is at Terminal 1 and one at Terminal 2. Both airport parking lots are open 24 hours a day. You can reserve Cancun airport parking in advance here.