). About which beaches are more convenient to live and swim on, about the best hotels in Cancun and about your impressions of visiting the Hotelier Zone. First, some background.
I was chatting a long time ago with my Brazilian friend. He traveled for a year in Latin America, Europe and Asia.
— Maicon, where is it better to go for six months? To Southeast Asia or to Latin?
- To Latina!
- Why not to Asia? You said Asia was cool
- Yes, it’s cool, but there are no Caribbeans there!
After this conversation, I still went to Southeast Asia for several months, but the dream of the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea was firmly ingrained in my brain. And if an idea appeared in my head, then it just won’t go away until the “achieved, accomplished, done” checkbox appears opposite it.
Therefore, today I am writing my reviews about holidays on the beaches of the Caribbean Sea. Let's start with the Mexican ones. First in line - Cancun beaches.
As I already said in the post about, the entire territory of the resort is divided into the city of Cancun and the Hotelera Zone, also known as the Hotel Zone. The city is home to Mexicans and low-budget travelers.
Otelera Zone- this is a sand spit in the shape of a seven, completely built up with hotels. On one side the spit is washed by the Nichupte Lagoon, on the other side by the waters of the Caribbean Sea. It is home to tourists from America, Europe and Russia, vacationers and travelers whose budget allows them to rent more expensive housing.
Living in the city is cheap, but you will have to go to the sea by bus (20-40 minutes to good beaches, 0.8$ one way bus ticket R1 or R2). It’s more expensive to live and relax in the Hotel Zone (prices for housing and food are several times higher), but the beaches are nearby.
There are two types of Cancun beaches:
- Beaches to Punta Cancun from 0 to 9 km, no waves
- Beaches after Punta Cancun - 9 km and further - open sea with the waves
About 4 million people visit Cancun beaches every year! tourists, mainly from the USA.
The first people I saw when I got off the bus near the beach were half-naked American teenage girls who were carrying a case of beer onto the ferry and asked the ticket attendant whether it was forbidden to drink too much alcohol on the ferry to (of course, somewhere without beer) then at 11 am, and even at sea for a whole half hour!).
These are no longer the Pacific beaches of Mexico with cheerful pensioners. In Cancun, the party and drive are on a different level.
Many Mexicans go to Cancun to work, so the attitude towards tourists here is worse than on the Pacific coast. In Cancun they will speak English to you, offer exotic tours, accept dollars for payment, smile, but the flavor that can be found in Chiapas or on the beaches of Huatulco is not there at all. But there is the Caribbean Sea.
So, back to beaches without waves. In the north, the Cancun Spit is closed from the open sea by the Island of Women, so all beaches up to 9 km are completely calm and safe. If you are looking for a hotel in Cancun, keep in mind that no house numbers. The address usually states on which kilometer of Kukulkan Boulevard the hotel is located. For example, like this:
Kukulcan Boulevard Km 8.5 hotel zone, Cancun, Mexico
1. Playa Las Perlas – 2.5 km
Pearl Beach
City beach, which begins in the city of Cancun and stretches to 2.5 km of Kukulcan Boulevard. If anyone relaxes there, it is Mexicans with families and children on weekends and on Semana Santa days.
This area can’t really be called a beach. The sea is not at all like what you dream of seeing in the Caribbean. There is a wide strip of algae on the shore. There are no cafes or shops nearby. If you are looking for a place to stay in Cancun, I do not recommend Playa Las Perlas, although there are hotels there too.
2. Playa Juventud – 3 km
Youth Beach 2.5 – 3 km
It starts immediately behind Las Perlas beach and is not much different from the latter. The sea is also shallow, there are seaweeds on the shore, there is a pier and many boats. I wouldn’t choose it for a vacation in Cancun either.
3. Playa Linda— 4 km
Hotel Oasis Palm near the canal in Playa Linda Playa Linda, which means “Beautiful”, is divided by a channel into two parts. The sea up to the canal is the same as on the two previous beaches, and then - beyond the fourth kilometer - the real turquoise Caribbean Sea begins.
If you want to swim at Linda Beach, go beyond the channel (the further east from the beginning of the spit, the better the sea). We entered the beach through the lobby of the Grand Oasis Palm hotel
There are shops, cafes and bars on Linda. This is where the bar in the shape of a pirate ship stands. Behind the canal begins the all inclusive hotel zone. When I was in Cancun, I lived in Playa Linda in an apartment for $50.
If I had not seen other beaches in Cancun, I would happily splash around on Playa Linda, as I did on my very first day in the Caribbean. However, the further you move away from the beginning of the spit, the more beautiful the beaches become. Subsequently, even though we lived on the Linda bathing area, we went to swim at the beaches 9, 12 and 15 km away - I’ll tell you about them below.
Playa Langosta – 5 km
If you move away from the hotels, you will get your own private beach. It's a pity you can't lie like that for long because of the sun 
There are plenty of people near the hotels Lobster Beach, Spanish Playa Langosta
All-inclusive hotels are located here. The sea is so-so, there is algae, but the guys in the hotels are served free alcohol, there are a lot of American youth, no one really comes out of the pool. They seem to be having fun there.
Ferries depart from here to Isla Mujeres. If you move away from the hotels to the ferry station, you can find a shallow, knee-deep cove with clear water, where there are no buildings in the background. This is a rarity in Cancun.
There are almost no people. There is a public entrance to the beach. Nearest cafes and shops in Playa Linda.
5. Playa Pez Volador - 5.5 km
Flying Fish Beach, Spanish Playa Pez Volador
This is one of my favorite Cancun beaches without waves. The sea is shallow, the water is clean. The beach is partly sandy and partly rocky.
The water near the shore is clear. Ideal for a relaxing holiday with small children. Popular with foreigners. There are several hotels on the beach. There is entertainment. Closer to 6 km of Kukulkan Boulevard there are shops, parking, toilets and cafes with reasonable prices.
6. Playa Tortuga – 7 km
Algae on Tortuga Beach 
There are secluded bays where it is very shallow Turtle Beach, Spanish Playa Tortuga
Public beach popular with Mexicans. There is a public entrance to the beach and parking. Near the beach there are cafes with great prices and several shops. There are a lot of people, the music is blaring. The water is calm, the depth is maximum chest-deep.
If you want to feel the flavor of Mexico or listen to Spanish speech, then you can safely go to Tortuga. Here you can be among Mexicans, and not among tourists, as on most beaches in Cancun.
Compared to hotel beaches, Tortuga has more algae, which no one cleans up.
Hotels and apartments at 7-8 km in Cancun
- La Villa du Golf - booking rating - 9.7 , price from 100$ , breakfast included. Location – 7.5 km. Across the road from the sea (10 min walk to the beach), very good reviews. You can go to Tortuga, or better yet, to Karakol beach. The distance is the same.
7. Playa Caracol, km 9-10
Karakol Beach is my favorite 
Hotel Riu near the sea Snail Beach, Spanish Playa Caracol
This beach is built up with hotels; foreigners stay in the hotels. There is an official public entrance to Caracol, so closer to the entrance, mostly Mexicans and hotelless guests of the country (like me, for example) hang out.
One of the nicest beaches in Cancun without waves. Ideal for swimming. There are no waves, the water is clear. Not deep, not shallow. The sand is whitest. One bad thing is that there are almost no places where you can sunbathe. Hotel sun loungers are located close to the water.
There are quite a lot of people - both tourists and Mexicans. From Karakol, if you wish, you can walk to the Coco Bongo discotheque. Near the beach there are a large number of shops, cafes, ATMs
If you are looking for a beach in Cancun without waves with white sand and the perfect color of the Caribbean Sea, you can safely go to Snail Beach at 8-9 km of the Hoteliera Zone. The best beach is at the Riu Cancun hotel.
Hotels and Apartments on the Hat of Seven in Cancun
All inclusive chain hotels at 9 km of Cancun:
- Grand Fiesta Americana - booking rating - 9.1 , price - $319, location - 9 km. Five star luxury spa hotel. Only for adults. There is a spa, gym overlooking the ocean
- Riu Palace - 4*, all inclusive, rating 8.9 . It is located directly on Karakol beach. Popular with couples, wifi 9.3 Mbps
My reviews about Cancun beaches
The northern beaches of the Hoteliera Zone are closed to Isla Mujeres, so there are no waves there. They are suitable for families with small children and people who cannot swim. On some beaches you won’t even be able to swim even if you want to, because the sea is knee-deep.
My favorite of the Cancun beaches was Caracol (8-9 km). If you need a calm sea without waves of a comfortable depth and white sand without algae, then Karakol is ideal.
In second place are Pes-Volador and Tortuga. However, if you choose the ideal beach, then I still prefer beaches with waves that begin after Punta Cancun (after the 9th kilometer). There you can jump on big (and not so big) waves, and there are also significantly fewer people there.
A description and photo of the beaches located after the 9th kilometer of the Hotel Zone can be found at the link:.
My first ever Mample P.S. My reviews of Cancun beaches are subjective and may differ from your own experiences. I personally know people who don’t like Cancun in any form - with or without waves.
Some people see the disadvantages of Cancun in the endless line of hotels, others don’t like the prices, and still others don’t like the company of Mexicans.
I have been to many cities in the Mayan Riviera, which start in the south after Cancun airport and stretch down to Belize. Objectively, the beaches of Cancun are clean, and the Caribbean Sea is the most beautiful in Cancun, starting from the ninth kilometer of Kukulcan Boulevard.
Mexico has not only Cancun, but also other cities whose beaches are no less beautiful. You can watch my 2-minute video about the best beaches in Mexico:
Warm sea to you! Sincerely, Mila Demenkova.
Beaches of Cancun without waves (1-9 km) - hotels, reviews, photos. Mexico
International tourism in the Mexican states is developing rapidly. Until recently, unremarkable fishing villages became known throughout the world as best resorts in Mexico. But what did these areas of Mexico deserve such recognition? And how can you choose the most suitable one for yourself and your family among their many? At what time of year is it worth coming on vacation to a Mexican resort, and in what months is it better to refrain from traveling?
The Mexican states can boast of their excellent geographical position: on one side the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California, on the other - the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The coasts are famous for their endless white beaches, and the tropical climate makes the resorts of Mexico a favorite vacation spot for millions of tourists from all over the world. Here you can find a resort for every taste: shallow, calm waters for families with children, huge waves for fans of extreme surfing, stunning coral reefs for diving fans, beaches with the ruins of Indian and Spanish cities for connoisseurs of antiquities.
The most popular resorts with developed infrastructure are located on the Pacific coast (Santa Cruz, Cabo San Lucas) and on the Caribbean coast on the Yucatan Peninsula (Riviera Maya).
Best Resorts in the Caribbean
Since the end of the last century, the main competition for Mexican resorts on the Pacific Coast has come from the rapidly developing resorts of the Caribbean. And this is not surprising, because snow-white beaches, beautiful coral reefs, wild jungles and mysterious cities of ancient Indians are just some of the attractions of this region.
Cancun Resort
Undoubtedly, it occupies a leading position among Mexican resorts on the Yucatan Peninsula. It is located in the very east of the peninsula. It is very easy to get to, as the international airport of the same name is located nearby. Many flights from Moscow are sent in transit to Cancun.
Although Cancun began to develop only recently, today it is the resort capital of Mexico. Hundreds of thousands of people come here every year, mostly from the United States. But Cancun is also gaining more and more popularity among Russian tourists. Sights of Cancun: El Embarcadero amusement park, La Isla aquarium, water park, as well as the ruins of the ancient Mayan cities of El Meco, Pok Ta Pok temple, Yamil Luum.
The snow-white beaches of Cancun stretch for many kilometers. Here, in the so-called “Hotel Zone”, most hotels are located, as well as many shops, clubs and restaurants. Tourists can have a great time and go shopping without leaving the Hotel Zone. The most visited beaches: Linda, Langosta, Perlas, Dolphin Beach, Tortugas.
A special advantage of Cancun is that many sightseeing tours to the sights of Yucatan depart from this city. From Cancun it is easy to get to, etc.
Resort Playa del Carmen
This is not a huge resort metropolis with hundreds of hotels, but a quiet and cozy town on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. It is located in the northeast of the Yucatan Peninsula in the Riviera Maya zone.
Its main advantage is its delightful beaches with white sand and wooden piers stretching far into the sea. There are several beaches here: Paamul, Paraiso and Playacar.
– a place included in many tourist routes from Cancun. This is not an ordinary resort, but a Mayan port city with well-preserved ancient buildings. Many films and TV series about pirates were filmed in this picturesque place. Tulum is located in the north of Yucatan, 80 km from Playa del Carmen.
Among the main attractions of Tulum are the ruins of the ancient protective wall of the city, the Temple of the Frescoes, the Temple of the Descending God, and the Temple of the Wind.
The beaches of Tulum are recognized as one of the cleanest in the Mexican states. Among the most popular beaches are Maya Beach, Boca Beach, Santa Fe Beach, and Palm Beach. These places are not as crowded with tourists as Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Therefore, those who are looking for privacy and tranquility will appreciate Tulum.
People come here from all over the world not only to sunbathe and swim in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. The depths of the sea are home to amazing treasures of flora and fauna, so diving is the most favorite activity of tourists.
The delightful island of Cozumel is located 20 km from the eastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. Almost the entire territory of the island is protected by the state.
Cozumel primarily attracts diving enthusiasts. This is where the Second Barrier Reef begins with an incredibly rich flora and fauna. Amazing underwater caves stretch for many kilometers and have not yet been fully explored.
Snow-white quiet beaches and emerald jungles make Cozumel a truly paradise island.
Resorts of Mexico on the Pacific Ocean
Many people are attracted to a vacation in Mexico on the shores of the endless Pacific Ocean. Unlike US resorts, the weather and ocean water temperature here are warmer, nature captivates with its diversity, and prices for hotel accommodations and entertainment are much lower. Traditionally, many residents of the United States and Europe come here to spend their long-awaited vacation.
Acapulco resort
Back in the mid-20th century, it was considered a leading resort among American Hollywood stars. Glorified in famous films and TV series, Acapulco still remains one of the most visited resorts in the Mexican states.
Acapulco is located on the southern Pacific coast of Mexico. From October to April there is practically no rain here, and the air temperature is +28 degrees Celsius. This is the best time for a comfortable holiday. This weather will be especially appreciated by those who are tired of severe frosts and snowy landscapes in their homeland.
Acapulco can offer a wide variety of entertainment for a variety of people, accommodation in the most luxurious hotels with 5* status or economy class hostels. Among the attractions that deserve attention are the botanical garden, the La Cuebrada cliff, the San Diego fortress, the Acapulco water park, and the Catholic Cathedral in the main square of the city. Particularly popular is Palma Sola, a natural reserve in which huge stones with ancient mysterious drawings and petroglyphs were found. And the nightlife of Acapulco with its restaurants, clubs and shows has made the city famous far beyond the borders of Mexico.
Well, of course, Acapulco is famous for its beaches. The most famous of them are Caleta, Condesa, Caletilla and Cuesta. At the end of the last century, Acapulco began to lose its former attractiveness due to the pollution of coastal waters and beaches. The city authorities, alarmed by the noticeable decline in the influx of vacationers, began to seriously clean the resort of pollution. Now it is a well-kept, thriving tourist center.
The resort is located 330 km from Guadalajara on the shores of Banderas Bay. has existed since the mid-19th century. At first it was an unremarkable fishing village. And when the famous American film “Night of the Iguana” was filmed on its picturesque shores in 1964, the quiet resort town began to gain its popularity. These days, Puerto Vallarta is considered one of the most expensive tourist centers in the Mexican states. Luxurious hotels, cottages and villas were built here for the richest and most famous people not only in Mexico, but throughout the world.
The main attractions of Puerto Vallarta are the botanical garden with exotic plants and birds, the island of Rio Cuale with art exhibitions of famous painting masters, the Church of Guadalupe with the diadem of Queen Carlota of Mexico.
Sunny beaches stretch for many kilometers along the Pacific coast, there are more than 40 of them. Olas Atlas, De los Muertos, Las Animas are considered the best. Water activities include fishing, diving, snorkeling, yachting, surfing and much more.
This beach area, about 40 km long, is located on the Baja California peninsula between the resort towns of San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Tourists from the USA and Canada prefer to relax here.
Vacationers can enjoy all kinds of entertainment in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, such as scuba diving near coral reefs, sailing on a pirate ship, fishing, surfing, etc. In addition, from January to April you can see whales here, which come especially close to the shore during this period.
Los Cabos is famous for its golf courses and is considered one of the most popular tourist centers among connoisseurs of this elite sport.
Those who prefer extreme types of recreation can take an off-road trip along the deserted slopes of the California Peninsula. Baja California is home to a huge variety of cacti species, 85% of which are found nowhere else on the planet.
The beaches of this tourist area attract tourists with a variety of landscapes. For example, the Costa Azul beach has become famous among surfers for its high waves. Chileno Beach is popular with divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. And the amazingly beautiful Palmilla beach is very fond of masters of painting and photography. It is worth noting that the beaches of Los Cabos are recognized as one of the cleanest resort beaches in the world and have received the Blue Flag award for this.
One of the main attractions of Cabo San Lucas is the arch-shaped rock located in the middle of the ocean. Once every 7 years, during a strong low tide, the bottom under the arch is exposed and you can walk on it. The rest of the time, tourists enjoy sailing under the arch on a boat and admiring its stunning beauty.
At the resorts of Mexico, the weather throughout the year pleases vacationers with warm air and sea water temperatures. Although the weather can be very unstable, the region is characterized by two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season.
In the winter months, the air warms up to +28C during the day and up to +23C at night. Winter is the driest period of the year, so there is no stifling humidity.
March and April are two very comfortable months for families with children, when there are practically no waves at sea. The air temperature is about +29C.
In May, the direction of the waves begins to change, and rare precipitation occurs. The temperature rises to +31C.
Summer in Mexico is the rainy season with the highest daytime temperatures reaching +36C.
September is the rainiest month of the year. The temperature on a sunny day is up to +32C, on a cloudy day about +20C. This is not the most suitable month for traveling to the resorts of Mexico.
Mid-October and November are the beginning of the holiday season, when more and more tourists from Russia appear. During the day it is warm up to +28C, in the evening and at night it is cool up to +23C.
Resorts of Mexico - where is the best place to fly?
Choosing a resort in Mexico, of course, is not an easy task. After all, the advertising brochures look so attractive and tempting that you definitely want to visit all the popular resorts. It would be great if someone has this opportunity. But usually, even if tourists are not limited in funds, then at least in time. What will help you make your choice?
Resorts on the Pacific Coast and resorts in the Caribbean have much in common: there is a well-developed infrastructure, beautiful beaches, amazing beauty and sights, and a rich underwater world.
Of course, each resort has its own characteristics. For example, where the Pacific resorts are located on the California Peninsula, the area is deserted, with sparse vegetation, but the beaches are particularly clean. Yucatan is famous for its dense jungle, ancient Mayan Indian cities, many cenotes and paradise islands nearby. It turns out that whatever choice tourists make, they will not be disappointed. Mexican resorts will certainly give you many of the most pleasant and unforgettable experiences.
A large resort city in Mexico, located on the Yucatan Peninsula. Cancun is also called “Mexican Antalya”. And all because this is the Mexican city most beloved by tourists. Beaches with powdery white sand and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea are deservedly included in the top ten best resorts in the world. 4 million people visit Cancun every year, mostly Americans. Tourists, as a rule, settle in the resort area. This is a comfortable and relaxed holiday surrounded by huge hotels, swimming pools and beaches. The latter, by the way, are the property of the state, which means any tourist can visit them.
Residents of Mexico smile a lot, constantly celebrate something, babysit their children and love tourists, thanks to whom Cancun has turned from a small fishing village into a center of international tourism. Tours to Cancun are popular among young people, families with children and diving enthusiasts.
Climate and weather in Cancun
Cancun has a tropical climate. There is an eternal summer here, which is only sometimes rainy. The rainy season begins in April and lasts until November. Precipitation is abundant, the wind is blowing, and the sea is rough. The water temperature is high, + 30 degrees. The air warms up to +25.
| During the day | At night | Sea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | +27 | +20 | +24 |
| February | +28 | +20 | +25 |
| March | +29 | +21 | +27 |
| April | +31 | +23 | +27 |
| May | +32 | +24 | +29 |
| June | +33 | +25 | +29 |
| July | +33 | +25 | +30 |
| August | +33 | +24 | +30 |
| September | +32 | +24 | +29 |
| October | +31 | +23 | +27 |
| November | +29 | +22 | +26 |
| December | +28 | +21 | +26 |
Tourists prefer to purchase tours to Cancun when chilly autumn and winter sets in in Russia. The resort has high season from December to April. Hot, dry weather, very little precipitation and lack of wind. The water is comfortable - 27 degrees. Tours to Cancun are especially popular for New Year and Christmas. When going to the resort at this time, you need to take care of vouchers in advance.
Hotels and inns in Cancun
Most of the hotels are located in the tourist area of Cancun. Huge multi-storey buildings with swimming pools and manicured gardens are located in a row along the beaches. Nightclubs, restaurants and diving centers are also built here for tourists. Walking outside the tourist area is not recommended for safety reasons. There are hotels of different categories in Mexico. You can choose affordable “fours” and “troikas”, or stay in luxurious “ultra all inclusive”. Fans of famous hotel chains will also find accommodation in Cancun. As a rule, almost all hotels offer all-inclusive holidays. This includes a varied buffet three times a day, as well as drinks at the bar and the use of sun loungers on the beach.
When choosing a hotel in Cancun, it is worth remembering that calm seas are not everywhere here. Families with children and lovers of calm water should take a closer look at the part of the resort that looks at the Island of Women. It is this that protects the coastline from the ocean and strong waves. But those who want to ride the waves, for example, surf, can choose housing in the north of the resort. Many hotels in Cancun charge tourists a deposit upon arrival, which is returned to the vacationer at the end of the vacation.
Beaches in Cancun
From above, the Cancun resort area resembles the number “7.” This is a sand spit 25 kilometers long and 400 meters wide. The sand on the beaches of Cancun is surprisingly white and fine. It is often compared to flour. And the Caribbean Sea off the coast of the resort shimmers in all sorts of shades of blue and is famous for its transparency. Conventionally, the beaches of Cancun are divided into two parts: upper and lower. At the top of the resort “seven” there are beaches such as Langosta, Caracol, Tortuga and Linda. Their main difference is the calm sea, since it is a bay. There are no waves here, the entrance to the water is gentle, the sea is quite shallow. This is an ideal option for a holiday in Cancun with children. There are many hotels here that have equipped the beaches with their infrastructure. For a fee, any tourist can sit under umbrellas and on a sun lounger. Here you will be offered to quench your hunger and thirst in numerous cafes and take an exciting dive to the Palancar coral reef.
The so-called lower part of the resort, or northern area, is washed by the open sea. The water off the coast is choppy. But beaches such as Del Rey, Dolphin and Gaviota are very sparsely populated. Here you can be alone, listening to the sea. Diving enthusiasts, having purchased a ticket to Cancun, can go to the island of Cozumel, which is 60 kilometers from Cancun. There is a reef here that is deservedly one of the five most beautiful diving spots in the world.
Sights of Cancun
The city owes its attractions, for which tourists from all over the world come to Cancun, to its ancient Mayan ancestors. This vanished civilization left behind many questions and mystical mysteries.
To get into the spirit of the Mayans, and at the same time visit one of the seven wonders of the world, you should go to the sacred city of Chichen Itza, which is 200 kilometers from Cancun. This is a real open-air museum. The ancient city is quite well preserved. Here you can see the main pyramid of Kukulkan, the temple of warriors and jaguars of Chichen Itza, as well as a sacred well 50 meters deep, which the Mayans used for sacrifices. There is also a Mayan observatory, as well as a stadium for ball games.
Another Mayan city, or rather, the port-fortress of Tulum, is located 2 hours away from Cancun. Tulum is located right on the coast and is surrounded by tall fortress walls. It is better to come here early in the morning or in the evening so as not to encounter a crowd of tourists. Also must-sees in Tulum are the Temple of the Frescoes, the Temple of the Sea, the Descending God and the Wind.
This is how it turns out, but before the next iconic place you will have to leave Cancun again. This time you need to swim about 10 minutes to the neighboring island. This is the Island of Women. It was named so due to the fact that the ancient Mayans literally strewn it with statues of the female goddesses they worshiped. The island has a wonderful park where you can take a break from the bustle of the resort town and looking at the ruins, swim in crystal clear water, visit a turtle farm, have a tasty snack and buy souvenirs. Photographers are also advised to come here: both professionals and amateurs. It is from here that you can enjoy wonderful views of the Cancun coastline. In the waters of the island of women there is another unusual attraction - the museum of underwater sculptures. Hundreds of human figures are located right at the bottom of the sea. This is an art installation created by artist James de Caires Taylor. In it, the sculptor wanted to demonstrate the inextricable connection between man and nature, while touching on environmental problems and the topic of pollution of the world's oceans. You can see the sculptures from a glass-bottomed ship or by scuba diving.
There are many monuments associated with the Mayan civilization in Cancun and its surrounding areas. If you don't have time to see them all, you can go to the Cancun Mayan Museum. This is a large modern building, where some of the exhibits are located outdoors and some indoors. The museum has everything about the Mayan civilization. Their history, evidence of the existence of art and cosmology, as well as the daily life of the people.
Cuisine and restaurants in Cancun
Burritos, fajitas, quesadillas... Many people know these dishes, because there are many fans of Mexican cuisine. She is generous with meat, “loves” legumes and hot chili peppers. The taste of the dishes is bright and memorable. Mexicans love to eat hearty food. They even have morning scrambled eggs with meat - huevos.
When you arrive in Cancun, be sure to visit a local ethnic restaurant to try authentic Mexican dishes. As a street snack or snack, you can order a burrito. This is a flatbread stuffed with minced meat, rice, beans, vegetables and cheese. Served with sauce or sour cream. Quesadillas are made from the same flatbread (tortilla). The pita bread is fried on both sides and filled with cheese and vegetables. The dish can be eaten with salad or hot sauce.
People in Mexico love soups, but these are not our soups, after which you can have a second one. Soup in Cancun is a complete, satisfying meal. Posole soup is made from meat, beans, corn, avocado and radishes. The broth turns out very thick and rich. And irrepressible Mexicans add lemon and a lot of spices.
As a national dessert in Cancun, you can try corn or pistachio cookies. When it comes to drinks in Mexico, everything that is refreshing and cool is popular. Lemonades and beer are in great demand here. The Mexicans themselves drink the famous tequila in the evenings, slowly sipping it from a glass. And only during the holidays is it drunk quickly, with salt and lemon.
What to bring from Cancun
Mexican flavor is presented in all its glory. Sombreros of all kinds of colors, cotton guayabera shirts, woolen serape capes, as well as colorful hammocks and wicker baskets. All this will make a great souvenir from Cancun. Here you can also buy inexpensive silver jewelry, be sure to find a hallmark stamp on it. The numbers 925 indicate that the alloy contains 92.5% pure silver.
Surely, when sending you on vacation to Cancun, friends and relatives will order a bottle of tequila. This is the national alcoholic drink, which is obtained by distilling the blue agave plant. A bottle of good tequila should say “100% Agave.”
Holidays in Mexico mean beautiful sandy beaches washed by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean; great opportunities for active water sports, from surfing to diving; picturesque mountains with many natural attractions; just under 70 national parks and various reserves with rich flora and fauna; ancient cities of the Mayans and Aztecs; colonial architecture and much more. The country of cacti and hot chili peppers, combining centuries-old traditions of Indian civilizations and Spanish culture, gave the world mariachi music, popular gastronomy, tequila and inspiration for the writer Carlos Castaneda, who developed his own teaching based on Indian traditions, which became a bestseller.
One of the features of Mexico's geographic location is the possibility of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The capital of the country, Mexico City, is located in a seismically active zone, so new buildings there are erected in a special way, specially strengthened. The area in the area of another large city of Guadalajara falls within the area of the Colima volcano, which made itself remembered in 2005.
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Excursion tours
It is worth coming to Mexico, at a minimum, to get acquainted with three important components of its culture: the cities of the Mayans and Aztecs, colonial architecture and painting of the first third of the 20th century. The latter is represented, first of all, by such names as Frida Kahlo, an unusual artist, many books and films are dedicated to her paintings and personality; Diego Rivera, an equally renowned painter of the muralist movement, and Jose Orozco, whose wall paintings adorn many buildings in Mexico, including the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City and the UNESCO-protected Cabañas Hospital in Guadalajara.
Teotihuacan
All three of these elements are closely interrelated: the Mayans and Aztecs influenced the Spanish art brought to the new land in the 16th century. Artists of the 20th century were keenly interested in Indian art and even, like Diego Rivera, collected it, as evidenced by the rich exhibition in the Rivera Museum in Mexico City.
Anyone who visits the capital of the country, a number of large cities and such ancient settlements as Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Palenque, Monte Alban, Uxmal, Ek Balam and Coba can see this close multicultural plexus.
Mexico
Where is Mexico?
Mexico or the United Mexican States is a Latin American country. In the north, Mexico borders the United States. The country is washed in the west by the Pacific Ocean and in the east by the Caribbean Sea. The Gulf of Mexico is also located there. In the south, Mexico borders Guatemala and Belize (other Latin American countries). It should be noted that Mexico now has 1/5 of the total population of Latin America.
Who discovered Mexico?
The first European to set foot in Mexico was the Spanish navigator Francisco Fernandez de Cordoba, who discovered the Mayan settlement in 1517. In 1518, the Spaniard Juan de Grijalva discovered that the open lands were home to a rich Aztec civilization. In 1519, Hernan Cortes (a famous pirate) landed on the territory of future Mexico with a large detachment. He began to fight the Aztecs. In 1521, the Aztecs lost the war, and as a result their lands became colonies of the Spaniards.
What historical facts are known about Mexico?
In principle, whenever you come to Mexico, you will certainly have good weather, but the most pleasant time to travel is from October to May. In the period from May to September, it is sometimes excessively hot and humid; frosts occur in inland areas during the winter season. Peak times for domestic tourism are Holy Week (the week before Easter) and Christmas and New Year's days, when it is almost impossible to rent a room in resort hotels. In the Mexican climate, everyone will find pleasant moments for themselves - it is humid and hot on the flat coast, while the ocean in Mexico is dry and temperate in the interior of the country (especially in the areas of Guadalajara and Mexico City). Try to avoid the southern coast of Mexico between July and September. During these months it is extremely humid, and in July-August there is an extraordinary influx of foreigners.
Holidays in Mexico - a mysterious country of ancient civilizations attracts real adventure seekers. Holidays in Mexico - the country of mysterious pyramids, obligatory points of visit for any tours in Mexico, and huge national parks, is an unforgettable knowledge of the unknown. Holidays in Mexico - a huge amusement park, with a variety of entertainment pouring in, as if from a cornucopia, gives extreme sports fans a lot of opportunities to test their strength. Washed by two oceans, Mexico invites tourists to compare the merits of both of its coasts, although each of the beaches of Mexico is good in itself.
The magnificent modern Pacific beaches of Mexico, shining with their snow-white sand, are equally attractive to both lovers of active holidays in Mexico and romantics seeking solitude. The resorts of Acapulco, Manzanillo, Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulno do not require any special introduction - where a tropical paradise awaits you at any time of the year, and a fabulous sunset every day. It is on the coast of the Pacific Ocean that windsurfers in Mexico relax in the Los Barrilles resort.
The young Riviera Maya has snow-white beaches, cozy and respectable hotels, a mild climate and excellent conditions for families with children.
Popular Cancun - clear water, waves ideal for surfing and proximity to Mayan monuments, a mecca for divers.
Cozumel is a narrow strip of sand, an amazing underwater world and close proximity to a coral reef, the length of which is more than 700 km.
And only you can decide which sea in Mexico is better to choose for your holiday, and which resort to spend your long-awaited vacation!
How long is the flight to Mexico?
Perhaps the only small disadvantage of a holiday in this amazing country is the tiring flight to Mexico, the travel time will be at least 13 hours.
How long it takes to fly from Moscow to Mexico depends on whether you choose a direct or connecting flight. If you purchase tickets for a direct flight from Moscow to Mexico, the flight will take about 13-14 hours, the duration of the flight depends on the time of year and weather conditions. Some travelers prefer to fly to Mexico with connections in Europe or the United States. Often the cost of an indirect flight is slightly lower, and during the transfer you will have several hours to rest from the flight and visit duty-free shops. It is difficult to say clearly how many hours it is to fly to Mexico on a flight with transfers; usually the time varies from 17 to 20 hours. Some airlines provide their clients with hotel rooms at their own expense if the transfer lasts more than 5 hours at night, but it is better to find out in advance whether such a service is available on your flight.
We are sure that your vacation in Mexico will leave you with an indelible impression and the question of how long to fly to Mexico will not affect your choice!
