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Cancun,
best-known for its white sand beaches, near-perfect weather, and bright blue waters, is
the Acapulco of Mexico's Gulf Coast. Unlike Acapulco, however, Cancun has the modern
distinction of being the only city in Mexico whose location was chosen by a computer. In
the late 60s, seeking the ideal spot to build a resort center, the Mexican government
entered in factors like average temperatures, beach quality, and accessibility, and - lo
and behold - the program spat out set of coordinates near the northeast tip of the Yucatan
peninsula. Cancun was born.
Massive resort construction has turned what was once a sleepy fishing village into a city
of over 350,000. The city has its own international airport and everything for fun-seeking
tourists: five-star dining, discos, activity oriented beaches, bars, a nearby underwater
amusement park where you can swim with dolphins, and outdoor markets. Deep sea fishing and
dive boats are easily arranged.
A bus or car ride away from Cancun are some of Mexico's best ruins. South of the city,
along Hiway 307, you can make a day of touring the archeological sites of Xcaret, Xel-Ha,
and Tulum, or head inland to Uxmal, Coba, Mayapan, and countless other ancient cities.
Another favorite nearby attraction is the island of Cozumel, which was once a vacation
spot for Maya royalty. Although there are no extensive ruins on the island, the
surrounding waters are protected and offer some of the best visibility for scuba diving in
the Caribbean. You can access the island by taking a ferry from Playa del Carmen, or a
take a 15-minute flight in a puddle jumper from Cancun.
Cancun,
best-known for its white sand beaches, near-perfect weather, and bright blue waters, is
the Acapulco of Mexico's Gulf Coast. Unlike Acapulco, however, Cancun has the modern
distinction of being the only city in Mexico whose location was chosen by a computer. In
the late 60s, seeking the ideal spot to build a resort center, the Mexican government
entered in factors like average temperatures, beach quality, and accessibility, and - lo
and behold - the program spat out set of coordinates near the northeast tip of the Yucatan
peninsula. Cancun was born.
Uxmal, Coba, Mayapan, and countless other ancient cities. 