Cancun Travel

Overview
Cancun is a city seated at the foot of the Yucatan Peninsula, bordered on one side by the Caribbean Sea. Seeing as the city was built primarily as a tourist attraction, it lacks in some of the cultural aspects that can be found in other Mexican cities. However, what Cancun lacks in historical appeal it makes up for in amenities and natural beauty. The main tourist area is located along the coast of the Caribbean Sea, and this is where you'll find all of the city's all-inclusive hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shopping malls. Don't expect to be surrounded by locals in this part of the city -- your vacation is more likely going to be spent with other tourists. However, a short drive to downtown Cancun may bring you a more traditional Mexican experience. Downtown Cancun is away from the touristy coast and has retained most of its culture and appeal amidst the popularity of the city's Caribbean coastline.

Sightseeing Attractions
While Cancun is the home to a lot of natural beauty, it doesn't have much to offer as far as historical and architectural appeal is concerned. Additionally, most of the sightseeing attractions were created with tourism in mind. However, one glimpse at the white sand coasts that spill into the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and you'll forget that you're surrounded by other tourists. Other notable sightseeing attractions include Xcaret, the Interactive Aquarium, and Isla Mujeres. Isla Mujeres is only a short ferry ride away from the main tourist hub, and it offers some distance from the manufactured feel of the hotel zone.