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Cancun travel information.
Cancun is situated on the south-east coast of Mexico in the
state of Quintana Roo in the Yucatan Peninsula. Warm white
powdery sand beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters together
with the famous Mexican hospitality make this a place like no
other!
Things to do in Cancun
There are a thousand and one things to do in Cancun. There are
many world-class luxury hotels dotted all along the edge of the
beautiful Caribbean Sea, and on the other side you have the
Nichupte Lagoon with many romantic waterside restaurants and
trendy bars. Add a full range of watersports, including some of
the world’s most exquisite snorkeling and scuba diving, plus
championship golf courses and you have a location that will
delight even the most discerning traveler.
Cancun Watersports
For watersports enthusiasts, Cancun offers some of the best
scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing in the world, owing to the
Great Mesoamerican Reef just off the coast of Cancun. This is
the second largest reef in the world – second only to the Great
Barrier Reef in Australia.
Cancun Restaurants and nightlife
In Cancun you have such a varied choice of cuisine, with
everything from downtown traditional Mexican restaurants to
ultra-chic bistros. You will find something to suit all tastes
and budgets and will get fantastic service with a smile wherever
you go. Cancun’s Hotel Zone is renowned for its nightlife,
boasting some of the best nightclubs in the world playing
everything from salsa to disco to R & B and live music venues.
You will find something to suit all ages and tastes.
Downtown Cancun
Downtown Cancun offers a captivating mixture of tradition and
modernity. If you like to enjoy a real local atmosphere in a
safe and friendly environment then this is the place to come! In
downtown Cancun you will find hotels for all budgets- many small
local restaurants offering regional and speciality cuisines and
some really cool bars and live music venues. There is a wide
choice of shopping venues from the Mercado 28 – a handicrafts
market – to the super modern shopping mall Plaza Las Americas.
Mayan culture
Cancun’s Mayan Culture is its crowning glory. The aura of
mystery and majesty still lingers around the Mayan ruins and
archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba to
mention but a few. These are all within easy reach of Cancun.
Cancun Watersports
Here you will find some of the world’s finest beaches and most
exciting Cancun water sports we have above and below the
turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Cancun has 14 miles of
white-powder sand beach ideal for windsurfing and parasailing
and also boasts the second largest reef in the world – the Great
Mesoamerican Reef which makes Cancun watersports an enthusiast’s
paradise.
Set sail on the deck of a schooner or speed out to sea and vie
for big game aboard a deep-sea fishing boat. Under the sparkling
surface, snorkel or scuba dive in the world’s second largest
natural reef and experience breathtakingly close views of
amazing corals and vividly colored fish. Adventure can be found
everywhere in the waters off Cancun and Puerto Morelos.
Cancun watersports centers
There are over 25 Cancun watersports centers and marinas manned
by expert guides and professional operators with excellent
fleets for providing all the services you might require. All the
Cancun watersports centers use environmentally sensitive
technology to minimize fuel-related contamination.
Take a look at our list of recommended Cancun watersports
centers and you can see all the activities they have to offer.
It is your choice. You can rent a wave runner or catamaran - go
on a jungle tour – take a trip on a glass bottom boat or even
get SCUBA-certified by an experienced dive instructor.
Cancun Scuba Diving
Cancun scuba diving offers an unimaginable world of underwater
beauty in one of the best places in the world. Cancun is
renowned for its shallow reefs with dazzling colours and a
diversity of life… more info
Cancun Snorkeling
Cancun snorkeling offers exceptional opportunities to see a
magical underwater world because of the Great Mesoamerican Reef
– the second largest reef in the world. If you are not so keen
on scuba-diving then Cancun snorkeling is still a great way to
discover this other amazing other world… more info
Cancun Fishing
Cancun fishing is just as diverse as its other watersports. You
can enjoy fly-fishing, sportfishing and deep-sea fishing
depending on your particular passion … more info
Cancun Sailing
There are many different options for sailing in Cancun. You can
go on a sailing tour or charter a sailboat or catamaran of your
own, enjoy a romantic sunset sail or go on a booze cruise. This
is a great way to explore the azure blue waters of the Caribbean…
more info
Cancun Watersports Tips
Mexican law prohibits the following practices: touching animals
or coral reefs, collecting rocks, sand, seashells or any natural
object in the water or on the beach. Those violating these laws
may be prosecuted.
Be sure to use sunscreen/suntan lotion, but make sure it’s
biodegradable to avoid polluting the waters.
Always wear a life jacket while doing water sports in Cancun or
any other nautical activities.
Cancun Golf
Cancun golf courses are every golfers dream! Aside from the fact
that they are in the most beautiful settings imaginable, the
golf courses in Cancun and Riviera Maya meet the highest
standards set by professional golf tournaments and expert
golfers.
Magical scenery and great weather have attracted world renowned
golf course designers to create some of their masterpiece golf
courses in Cancun and the Riviera Maya offering some of the most
competitive golf courses in the world.
Cancun golf course designs have come from some of the game’s
greatest names, including: Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones,
Jr., Robert Von Hagge, Isao Aoki, Greg Norman and P.B. Dye. New
courses now under construction feature designs by Tom Weiskopf,
Tom Fazio and Nick Price.
The golf courses in Cancun and the Riviera Maya feature
challenging fairways that present players with distinctive
curves and gentle hills, all framed by colorful tropical
vegetation. Some are even built around ancient Mayan temples.
From tee to green, views of the Caribbean’s turquoise waters and
pure white beaches stretch out in the distance with an abundance
of wildlife in view.
Cancun Golf Club at Pok Ta Pok - Robert Trent Jones Jr
Cancun Golf Club at Pok Ta Pok, designed by Robert Trent Jones
Jr. in 1976, is considered a leader in golf in this region.
Those who visit Cancun know that playing a round of golf on this
course is a must.
Hilton Cancun Golf Club
The 18-Hole, Par 72 Championship golf course at Hilton Cancun
Golf Club is set within 150 acres of tropical paradise. With
lush fairways tended with the utmost care meandering through
ancient Mayan Ruins, this challenging, yet fair golf course is
enjoyable for golfers of all handicaps
Moon Spa & Golf Club – Jack Niklaus Signature Golf Course
Moon Spa & Golf Club is one of the Nicklaus Signature Golf
Courses in Cancun and the Riviera Maya and was designed with a
unique concept of environmental conservation. It is surrounded
by a beautiful landscape, natural mangroves and exotic animals.
This 27-hole course will be an unforgettable experience.
Riviera Cancun – Jack Niklaus Signature Golf Course
Two brand new golf courses can be found at the Riviera Cancun
with the famous Jack Niklaus Signature design. With Par 72 and
undulating fairways at the edge of the turquoise Caribbean sea
it will be an exhilarating experience for any golfer.
Mayan Palace Riviera Maya – Jack Niklaus
This is another Niklaus Design golf course found at the Mayan
Palace Riviera Maya between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. It
features traps of radiant, white sand, lakes surrounded by
natural rocks and the intense color of the greens .The
extraordinary natural landscape featuring lakes and native Mayan
vegetation all make for a challenging yet beautiful golf course.
Cozumel Country Club – Jack Niklaus
The Cozumel Country Club has been carefully crafted from the
surrounding mangrove marshlands and tropical rainforest to
preserve its environmental integrity, as well as providing
attractive challenges for players of every skill level.
El Camaleon Mayakoba – Greg Norman
El Camaleon Mayakoba designed by Greg Norman stretches from the
jungle to the mangroves and on to the most beautiful ocean
views.
El Camaleon Mayakoba is the first golf course in Mexico to be
chosen by the PGA. They have now held the PGA Tour both in 2007
and 2008, and have committed to carry out the PGA event during
the third week of February for the next six years!
Playacar Spa & Golf Club – Robert Van Hagge
Playacar Spa & Golf Club was designed and constructed under the
supervision of the famous architect Robert Von Hagge. This
magnificent golf course surrounded by a diversity of lakes and
exuberant vegetation, is considered to be one of the most
challenging golf courses in Cancun or the Riviera Maya.
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club – P.B. Dye
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club, located about 30 minutes
south of Cancun, is the latest creation of world-renowned golf
course architect P.B. Dye. The vertical movement and distinctive
rock work are signatures of a typical P.B. Dye design. This
world-class layout features conditions seen only at the best
golf destinations around the world.
Cancun Country Club
Cancun Country Club will consist of two 18-hole courses – one
designed by Tom Fazio, considered to be one of the world’s great
golf design architects and one by Nick Price. The Grand Opening
will be during Winter 2008/2009.
See below for further information on any Cancun golf courses and
golf courses in the Riviera Maya including contact details,
rates, golf lessons, hire of clubs and all other extras.
Cancun Nightlife
Whether you want to dance the night away in one of Cancun’s
nightclubs or spend a relaxing evening with friends in one of
the many bars, the nightlife in Cancun will never disappoint
you. An eclectic selection of music fills the evening air and
the Cancun nightlife takes to the streets until the sun comes
up.
Cancun nightclubs
Get your dancing shoes on and get ready to party! The nightclubs
in Cancun are renowned for being some of the best in the world.
In Cancun nightclubs such as The City, Coco Bongo, Dady ‘O and
the Bulldog Café there are laser and light shows, acrobats,
special live acts and you will get to hear some of the best DJs
from around the world. Take a look at our list of Cancun
nightclubs for the best places to go.
Cancun Bars
You don’t have to go to a nightclub for a great night out in
Cancun. There are many lively Cancun bars open until the early
hours with a true party atmosphere. Some of the most famous are
Senor Frogs and Carlos n’ Charlies but take a look at our list
to find some other great bars in Cancun.
Cancun Lounge Bars
For all you hip and trendy people, Cancun lounge bars such as
Nectar and the Thai Lounge offer you contemporary décor,
comfortable seating and VIP areas with live DJs playing more
chilled out music for those that want to spend an evening
soaking up the atmosphere over a cocktail or two. For further
information take a look at our list of lounge bars in Cancun
Cancun Live Music Venues
The live music venues in Cancun offer anything you like from
jazz to rock to salsa. You can try out The Bulldog Café or Dady
Rock for live rock music or Azucar for some of the best salsa
and merengue bands around. Go to Roots in downtown Cancun for a
relaxing evening listening to the most talented Jazz musicians
Cancun has to offer. Check out our list of Cancun live music
venues and choose where you want to go..
Wherever you decide to enjoy the nightlife in Cancun you will
get caught up in the fun, laughter, music and friendly
camaraderie and you will wish the night would never end.
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