Cancun Travel Guide
Location
Caribbean Coast of Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsular
Climate
Tropical – average temperatures in winter (Dec-Feb) are 25-30 degrees Celsius and average temperatures in summer (Jul-Aug) are 30-35 degrees Celsius
Currency
Mexican Peso (US$ widely accepted)
Time Difference
GMT -6 hrs
Transfer Time
Cancun International Airport is the main airport and it is approx 30 mins to resorts
Hotels
Hotels in Cancun range from simple self-catering appartments to Deluxe Resort style all-inclusive Hotels
Attractions
20km of beautiful white sand beaches, vibrant night life, golf courses, excellent water sports, world class diving, Mayan archaeological sites.
Shopping
Cancun offers so much for the shopper from designer chic boutiques and shopping malls to souvenir stalls and local markets. Restaurants abound and offer Mexican and International cuisine.
Excursions
From Cancun there are a selection of tours to the lost Mayan City of Chitzen Itza and other Mayan ruins at Tulum, the spectacular Eco Park at Xel-Ha, swim with Dolphins or take a ferry boat ride to the island of Cozumel
Family
Most resort hotels welcome children and offer free ‘kids clubs’ and ‘child-minding’ services for an additional charge.
Getting Around
Local bus services and taxis are available, but for greater independence you may prefer to hire a car to explore the region.
