Puerto Aventuras, Riviera Maya Location Information and Special Details

In the beginning Less than thirty years ago, Cancun was just a Mayan name, a deserted, sun-drenched island off the northeast tip of the Yucatan peninsula. Not long after the first hotels opened in the early 1970's, Cancun was well on it's way to international resort stardom.

Location is everything...
Cancun is located off the northeast point of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, directly south of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Cancun consists of two distinct parts.  The first is an island referred to as the "Hotel Zone".  It is separated from the mainland by two narrow canals at it's north and south ends and linked to the mainland via two bridges. The "Hotel Zone" is on this island where the majority of hotels are located.  Shaped like the number 7, the outsideof the seven meets the Caribbean, inside the seven is the Nichupte lagoon. The second part of Cancun is the bustling downtown area, known as "El Centro" to the locals, filled with shops and restaurants to fit any taste.

The best in accommodations...[More Information ]
Today, Cancun hosts more luxury hotels than any other resort in the Caribbean, many of them new and none older than thirty years. Travellers now have the choice of hotels to fit their budget from economy properties to five star and Gran Turismo properties on the beach. Vacationing in Cancun can fit anybody's budget.

Fun in the sun...
Cancun's natural attractions are unparalleled - with the average temperature in the 80's and over 300 days of sunshine annually, the powdery white, coral sand beaches beckon sun worshippers. The turquoise waters invite every activity imaginable - swimming, windsurfing, parasailing, snorkeling, scuba diving and sport fishing only start the list. Of course, don't forget Golf! Cancun now plays host to several golf courses. Tennis, volleyball and more are all waiting for you in Cancun.

Buen Provecho...
...means Bon Apetit! Over two hundred restaurants tempt the traveller in Cancun. Enjoy classic French, hearty Italian, "Cancun-Caribbean" dishes and Yucatan specialties that trace their unique flavors to the ancient Mayans native to the area.

Historical sites...
No other place in the Caribbean, or the world, gives you the latest in luxury resorts at the doorstep of the ancient civilizations of the mysterious Maya. Chichen-Itza, Tulum, and Coba all are spectacular examples of the ancient cities. An excursion to one or more of these sites should be on everyone's itinerary - there's no other place on earth like them.

TIP:  If you have the room in your luggage, pack some binoculars and a flashlight to take with you on your exploration adventures to the ruins.  As they were constructed without electricity, your flashlight will give you the opportunity to extend your investigating somewhat.  The binoculars will be great for checking out the "vistas" from atop those glorious monuments.