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The city of Cancun is buzzing with life, featuring gourmet restaurants, stylish nightclubs and bars that offer entertainment until the early hours and 20km of pristine, white sandy beaches for a day in the sun. The city itself is split into two parts, the traditional downtown El Centro and the Hotel Zone.

Both offer something to capture the attention of any visitor. Spend a day in swimwear soaking up the sunshine and testing out the watersport facilities or plan a visit to the ancient Mayan ruins that can still be found in the town.

Cancun is an ideal destination for groups of friends and couples looking for a fun time. Whatever your idea of the perfect holiday is, you’ll find something for you in this popular Mexican city.

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Cancun information

Mexican peso Currency Mexican peso
Spanish Language Spanish
GMT-05:00 Time Zone GMT-05:00
10h 10m Avg. Flight Time 10h 10m
December-April Peak Travel December-April
£2.20 Price of a pint £2.20
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Food and drink in Cancun

Expect to sample authentic Mexican cuisine in the city of Cancun but we highly recommend seeking out an authentic seafood restaurant. As you’ll be situated on the coastline, you’ll enjoy incredibly fresh fish that is caught and prepared daily.

 

Lorenzillo’s is considered to be one of the best restaurants in the city with its own lobster farm on its premises. Not into...more

Beautiful beaches in Cancun

Cancun’s beaches offer a slice of paradise. Playa Delfines is where you’ll find the infamous Cancun sign, great for snapping a picture in front of with your fellow travellers. Prefer to spend more of your time in the water than on the sand? Playa Chac Mool is the location for water sports in the crystal clear, turquoise waves.

 

Simply looking for a location to...more

Things to do in Cancun

You’ll never be bored in Cancun. This fast-paced city always has something fresh and exciting on offer, no matter your travel preferences.

 

Head downtown

 

Take a break from the sun and spend a lazy afternoon exploring downtown Cancun. Here, you’ll find a plethora of authentic restaurants, flea-market style shops and stalls and souvenirs. Get into the spirit...more

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