Cancun Island
itself is shaped as the number 7 and is approximately 18 miles
of beautiful white-sand beaches. Three quarters of a mile
wide, the island is bordered by the Caribbean to the north
and east and the Nichupte lagoon to the south and west. The
island, home of the renown "Hotel Zone", is connected
to the mainland by two bridges and the city of Cancun is just
a few minutes away.
Downtown Cancún has a population of
over 800,000 inhabitants. As of a 2003 census.
CAPITAL CITY
At the Yucatan Península, Mexico meets
the Caribbean Sea, creating a region that is rich with Mexico
Latin Culture, ancient Mayan Ruins and warm friendly people,
but with the warm waters, calm surf and white sandy beaches
of our Caribbean destinations. Just off the east coast of
the Península in the Caribbean Sea lies Cancun, An
Island with a narrow strip of coastline of 40 miles was transformed
by the government from the site of a backwater fishing village
into a major meetings destination with 114 hotels and a great
Convention Center.
Cancun ranks as the most popular destination in Mexico, attracting
two million visitors annually and with good reason. Beyond
its pristine beach, Cancun offers a downtown with lively night
clubs, numerous restaurants ranging from the typical Mexican
flare to more upscale cuisine and with bargain shopping at
the local marketplace and a wealth of possibilities for daytime
excursions.
NAT'L TOURIST
OFFICE / CVB
Mexico Government Tourism Office
405 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10022
Telephone: (212) 755-7261
LODGING
26,000 Hotel rooms are available.
MAJOR CITIES
Merida is the major city on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Cozumel and Isla Mujeres are small nearby island.
CANCUN
CENTER
Cancun Center features 85,000 square feet. Most
hotels also offer meeting facilities.
TRANSPORTATION
Taxis are plentiful and the easiest way to get around. Fares
are negotiable and should be agreed upon before getting into
the cab. Tips are appreciated, but not expected.
You can get and idea of the fare to your destination from
hotel personnel. There is also bus service along the main
street from the hotel zone to the downtown area. There are also tour
buses taking excursion to the various Mayan ruin sites.
