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About Cancun Mexico
No more than 30 years ago Cancun was merely a peculiar geological formation called a sand bar clinging to Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Until keen-eyed developers in the 1970s saw the appeal of the area’s shimmering turquoise waters and sparkling white sand, it had remained largely untouched since the decline of the Mayan empire around 13th century. Cancun Mexico
Today Cancun is a favorite Caribbean playground and gateway to the Mundo Maya, or Maya World, hosting more than 2 million visitors a year.
In the beginning, travelers were drawn to its crystal-clear waters and talcum-soft sand, as well as its varied diversions and first-class resort facilities. But soon its proximity to breathtaking Mayan ruins, exotic wildlife, and colonial gems became added attractions.
Cancun serves as an ideal coastal base from which to explore numerous remnants of the extraordinary Mayan civilization that flourished in the Yucatan Peninsula more than a thousand years ago. Nearby are the ruins of Chichen-Itza, Tulum and Coba. Colonial towns such as Valladolid, Izamal and Merida are also worth visiting.
Unique historical sites combined with magnificent beaches, some of the best snorkeling and diving areas in the world, and tropical flora and fauna, give many an extra dimension to their stay in Cancun.
Cancun’s greatest attractions are its stunning beaches, and swimmers have a variety to choose from. Most hotel beaches are excellent, so try several, particularly on the other end of the Hotel Zone from where you are staying. Beaches in Mexico are government property and therefore open to the public. The Riviera Maya Airport Quintana Roo
Mexico Travel December 22, 2005 01:22 AM
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