Cancun

Cancun
Cancun is Mexico’s premier beach tourist destination. Few places in the world offer to persons such exciting and accessible diversity.  From ancient pyramids to modern amenities, Cancun hasit all for an originals, authentic and unforgettable vacations.
You might think you know Cancun – 14 miles of pristine white beaches shaped like a number "7" crystalline waters and the parties of thenight, right? Well, you're both right and wrong. If this is your idea of what Cancun is all about, read on. There's so much more.
The history of Cancun dates back to 1967 when the Mexicangovernment, recognizing the importance of tourism to the country’s economic future, began a detailed search to pinpoint ideal sites for tourism development. Resting on the northeast corner of the YucatanPeninsula in the state of Quintana Roo (keen-tah-nah-ROW), Cancun was a part of the ancient Mayan civilization and is still considered the gateway to El Mundo Maya (the Mayan World).
Cancun has thedistinction of being the one Caribbean destination with the infrastructure, modern amenities (spruced up in 2006) and service philosophy to rival leisure destinations worldwide. Unlike many other parts ofthe Caribbean and Mexico, Cancun was built for tourism, and continues to meet the needs of its over 3.3 million annual visitors. Cancun delivers to travelers the best of many worlds: the Caribbean andMexico; modern and ancient; action packed and laid back. Cancun is unequaled in its ability to offer cultural treasures, natural beauty, infinite activities and North American-style conveniences.
Dueto its near perfect weather, natural beauty and easy accessibility from North American gateways, Cancun emerged as the government’s top candidate. What was once a remote and tiny fishing village ofjust 12 families was cultivated into the ideal Mexican vacation spot. It capitalized on, without compromising, the region’s natural resources. You will find Cancun’s hospitality staff to be among the...