Cancun
Caribbean coast, Mayan ruins, and the best cenotes in the world
Cancun is more than its Hotel Zone beach strip (though that strip has some of the most beautiful turquoise water in the world). The real draw is what surrounds it: the sacred ruins of Chichen Itza, the quieter beaches of Isla Mujeres, and the extraordinary cenotes, fresh water sinkholes sacred to the Maya, that dot the Yucatan Peninsula. Use Cancun as a base and explore.
- 01Fish tacos at Pescados de Cancun
- 02Cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork) at a local mercado
- 03Ceviche at El Pescador
- 04Marquesitas (crispy crepe rolls) from street carts
Chichen Itza is best at 8am: crowds arrive in force by 10am
Wear UV protection in cenotes, the water amplifies sun exposure
Always negotiate taxi fares before getting in
Hotel Zone restaurants are expensive, eat in Downtown Cancun for local prices
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