2024 Cancun Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

AWESOME! One of the 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD!

CHICHENITZA! If you are in the Cancun Mexico area this is a definite must see! The history of the Mayan culture comes to life here! Words alone, cannot even begin to describe how interesting this place was! Once you see one of the greatest man-made creations, ever, you will understand why it is referred to, as one of the seven wonders of the world! The Mayan people will amaze you also!

Cancun, Mexico is fun🇲🇽

Whyndham Grand Cancun All-Inclusive Resort Cancun, Mexico. This resort and the its amenities is amazing. It has 8 restaurants and 3 huge outdoor pools. You can reach this resort in less than 20 minutes from the airport via taxi. Our favorites spots are: La Vista- is a Brazilian Steakhouse restaurant and the churrasco is amazing! You need to reserve in advance (normally you can call in the morning or use their APP to reserve). Pina Colada- they serve seafood for lunch and dinner. This is a good spot for breakfast too since it’s not as crowded as the main restaurant. Sushi Bar- we had this on our lunch day and we thought it was amazing! Kukus Bar-Amazing bar ! Enjoy a nice drink in a hot tub while enjoying the stunning view of the ocean. #cancun #mexico #beachlife #travel

Best seafood 🐠 restaurant in Cancun 🐠

This traditional iconic restaurant in Cancun downtown is full of delicious seafood, drinks and an extensive menu. The restaurant has a children's games area for the youngsters and a lot of sea themed decorations like the huge shark on the outside or different boats and pictures all over the place. 🛎 Service Service is great 👍 friendly people 🐠 Food I haven't had such a fresh seafood In a long time, the shrimp tostada was so tasteful that I didn't wanted to share it with others 🤭 #newyearadventure #yearofrabbit #tripblazers #beachlife #campingglamping #foodie #mytripvlog #2023travelwish #mexico #cancun #seafood #rivieramaya #sea #resortstyle #restaurant

Cozumel is a blue cozy paradise!

My trip at Cozumel island was nice, the water is absolutely beautiful, we get A tour around there and meeting de top beaches in a katamaran, was pretty fun. I recommend the Cielo Beach, Cielito and the coral reefs, you can look rays, turtles, and colorful ocean creatures if you decide make snorkeling, my your provide the mask, tubes and tour guided. #vacation #sealover #traveler #beachlife

Can’t compare Cancun!

The wifey and I spent 4 nights near Isla Mujeres, Cancun. It was her first time in Mexico and definitely not our last! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Finest Playa Mujeres, an all inclusive resort. It was also our first time staying in an all inclusive - I highly recommend this as it creates a premium, luxurious experience in such a beautiful part of Mexico. From snorkeling to classy restaurants, it was a memory to soon be relived once more with family! 🙌🏻✅#cancun #islamujeres #paradise #anniversary

our best honeymoon Cancún trip with trip.com

#celebratewithtrip We went to Cancun for our wonderful honeymoon with trip.com. It was our first time using trip.com. We found a deal from google search. They had the best deal! And we absolutely loved our experience. The beach was clean and beautiful. The weather was perfect for our photo shoot! The photo came out wonderful. The hotel was nice and they had all inclusive deal. We nonstop drink mimosa and eat all the delicious buffet. I would highly recommended trip.com for any other trips. This was the best experience ever!! I would use trip.com for our next journey#beachlife . gain some good weight from Cancún trip haha :)

Cancun Beach - Beautiful and serene

#passionpassport Cancun is considered to be the heart of the Mexican Caribbean and year on year thousands of visitors who come to the Yucatan Peninsula end up right here! The gorgeous beaches, great weather, and amazingly clear and clean waters are huge pulls for many tourists, but Cancun has much more to offer than just this. The most popular time to visit Cancun is from December through April. The weather is generally clear and warm, but not too hot. Expect temps between 75 and 90 degrees, as well as little rain. Occasionally, cold fronts can blow in chillier weather for a few days. #beach #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations #mexico #traveladdict #travelinspiration

Tiffany in Cancun

FOOD CULTURE AND VIEWS there’s not one thing I did not love about this place. Had so many tequilas and margaritas and the ocean there is just something extraordinary. I love the cenotes as well, it was amazing to be able to see such terrific natural beauty, and even swim in them. I went with my friend and we are both students so we picked an Airbnb instead, and we rented a motor bike. we also followed a local tourist group for the cenote and Xcaret, since they were kind of far. total cost for us was around 1200 usd/per, 5days, excluding flights. tips: 1. prepare enough cash, they accept USD. 2. it’s better if you know how to drive, but people drive kind of crazily here so make sure you are sophisticated. 3.if you just want to relax and have a high budget go for the all inclusive hotels.

Oh! The urban Oasis Resort in Cancún.

Oasis Resort is an outstanding yet affordable hotel which will take your breath away, located in Cancun. You can plan a three to four days holidays in this place to enjoy all that it can offer. This hotel is very close to all the fun and most important right next to the beach. You can rent bikes or electric small vehicles to get around the area. It has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a beautiful garden where you can enjoy your coffee in the morning. The rooms are very spacious and clean. The staff are friendly and offers a great service. Breakfast is included and not bad for the average price of the hotel. #createwithtrip #cancun #mexico

A true paradise

Felt like a dream! Beautiful ambience all around the hotel! You can just walk around taking pictures! Our room was absolutely beautiful with gorgeous,luxury views of the ocean!! Staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating to every need and it was such a deal for the all inclusive package!! Of course, lots of food and drinks available to guests, and some you may need to top up it but it is all worth it! Spa is wonderful, definitely recommended! Also, probably the cleanest hotel I have ever been to! Can’t wait to return for the best vacation ever! Next time, will try more restaurant’s especially the Japanese one ☝️

Hotel Zilara was EVERYTHING. The BEST ALL inclusive ever🤞🏽❣

Cancun, MX—Riu Palace Peninsula #christmasgiveaway #cancun #riupalacepeninsula

what can I say it was amazing time and I would recommend on coming back

Panama Jack Resort all inclusive Cancun

#summervacation This resort made our family vacation 2021 nothing short of amazing! First, the kids program was perfect for my 3 kids age 11,11, and 10, this program is called Camp Jack, they offer safe and fun childcare for kids ages 3-12 and all included in your stay, this was without a doubt our highlight. Every aspect of food was also so so good they have 4 different restaurants and all day poolside hamburger/hotdog stand. The resort pool was beautiful also with daily activities. Choose this resort and your vacation will be perfect as well, you will thank me later:) #summervacation#beachvacation#hotelstay

Tourism Is Back In Full Swing In Cancun Mexico: Cancun is back, better than ever! Over a hundred Mexico resorts have reopened and the state tourism minister predicts Cancun will draw as many visitors in 2006 as it did two years ago. And the travel deals are great! If you haven’t been, now may be the best time to take a vacation to Cancun. Since Hurricane Wilma hit in late October, the clean up has been moving fast. In fact, commercial and charter flights are back on regular schedules and many of the Cancun hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, golf courses and clubs have reopened. Even the ancient Mayan sites of Tulum and Coba are open and looking better than ever. In an effort to repair the beaches, engineers have been working around the clock building the equivalent of two American football fields of beach a day by collecting the displaced sand, from 22 miles off shore, onto two ships and re-depositing it back in it’s original location. The hotels and shops in Cancun continue to deliver exceptional, very personalized and attentive service. Clearly, Cancun wants everyone to come on back! #palace#travelguide#beautifulhotel#summervacation#beachvacation#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

Tourism Is Back In Full Swing In Cancun Mexico : canun is back, better than ever! Over a hundred Mexico resorts have reopened the state tourism minister predicts Cancun will draw as many visitors in 2006 as it did two years ago. And the travel deals are great! If you haven’t been, now may be the best time to take a vacation to Cancun. Since Hurricane Wilma hit in late October, the clean up has been moving fast. In fact, commercial and charter flights are back on regular schedules and many of the Cancun hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, golf courses and clubs have reopened. Even the ancient Mayan sites of Tulum and Coba are open and looking better than ever. In an effort to repair the beaches, engineers have been working around the clock building the equivalent of two American football fields of beach a day by collecting the displaced sand, from 22 miles off shore, onto two ships and re-depositing it back in it’s original location. The hotels and shops in Cancun continue to deliver exceptional, very personalized and attentive service. Clearly, Cancun wants everyone to come on back! #skiresorts#beautifulhotel#seasidephotoguide#summervacation#beachvacation#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

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The Temple La Sagrada Família is a large unfinished Roman Catholic church in #barcelona, designed by Catalan architect #antoni Gaudí. Gaudí's work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site #spain. #unforgetabletrip #uniqueexperience #architecture #church #happynewyear

Lake Chapala is an enormous lake, the largest in Mexico. But more interesting here is the town of Ajijic. Cool and unique art everywhere around the town, and also in the many shops. #happynewyear #mexico #happynewyear

No matter how many times you go to Mexico. It never ceases to amaze me how different each visit can be. When in doubt Mexico is the place to be to forget all worries!! goodbye 2019! #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

Mexico a country full of everything. After China definitely my favorite place to go. Amazing food, amazing monument and amazing people. It is definitely a trip worth #mexico #theplacetobe #cancun#oxcaca #deliciousfood #historicallandmarks #worldheritage #unforgettableexperiences #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

The beaches at the adult all-inclusive resorts in Cancun are lovely. But take time to enjoy the greenery as well. This was the view from our secluded balcony. It was such a private retreat. We loved it and try to go back ever year. It is a great value and so stress free to plan. #givethanks #givethanks

The airport can make or break your travel experience. The airport in Cancun has improved greatly over the years. It is clean, has restaurants, resting areas, a few shops for last minute gifts and overall is a pleasant place to wait for your flight. #givethanks #airportintravel #givethanks

The beaches and kids clubs at the resorts in Cancun mean that parents can enjoy time with their kids, but also drop the kids off at the supervised kids club and enjoy time by themselves too. Best of both worlds. Good times. #givethanks #givethanks

Family focused all inclusive resorts in Cancun can be a good value. Here one of the free activities for kids is a zipline. You can see they have a quality safety harness and awesome views of the sea. Good family fun. #givethanks #familyvacation #givethanks

Cancun isn't just about beaches. Our daughters had a great time observing this huge lizard. They were sure it was a baby dinosaur, not an iguana. Maybe they are right, after all I am not an expert. Great funny memory. Family vacations are important. #givethanks #givethanks

One of the great things about Cancun is that many resorts are geared towards families and have lots of activities onsite. This rock wall at our resort allowed for alot of Daddy and Daughter binding. Good memories. #givethanks #familyvacation #cancun #givethanks

All- inclusive resorts can be a great value for family trips. We like to go to Cancun from Atlanta because it is a short airplane ride and the prices are very budget friendly. The kids clubs are usually good quality and beaches are clean. Nice that kids can eat all the ice cream they want all day as well. #givethanks #cancun #givethanks

Traveling in Mexico often sees the Chedraui department store chain. Pretty to like to visit Chedraui, generally will be relatively large, very good to go shopping, some branches will also sell the food that is made now, what you want to buy can almost find, there are many choices, the same commodity prices will generally be more than 7-11 Convenience stores such as OxxO are a little cheaper. The Mexican peso is probably a dollar in addition to a 20, and mental arithmetic is still relatively easy.

If you don't have time to go to Cancun to go to the surrounding islands, then go to Isla Mujeres. It takes only half an hour to get there by the boat from Cancun. Go and just admire the beauty and tranquility of the paradise. This small island has a finer beach than Cancun and a sea of different shades but a blue and transparent ocean. The city centre has colorful houses and a variety of Latin architecture. It is recommended to rent a small golf cart in the city center to drive around the island, the breeze blowing, the coastline on both sides flashing is gradually blurred. Go all the way to this warm Mexican paradise and say hello to the vacation.