Cancun attracts more visitors than any other region in Mexico. More than 3 million people visit annually for the fantastic climate and amenities.
In the 1960's, the Mexican government saw the potential for the mother of all resort regions on the white-sand beaches off the coast of the Yucatan peninsula. Now Cancun is synonymous with Spring Break, but it is much more than a party town. The main beach at Cancun is really a barrier island shaped like a number 7. Running down the east side of this magnificent beach are shops, restaurants, malls, clubs, and huge Maya-inspired hotels.
Just about every kind of water sport is available in Cancun - parasailing, water skiing, scuba diving and snorkeling. Or make like Ernest Hemingway and go sport fishing in the outer Caribbean for sailfish, marlin, dorado, wahoo, grouper and blue fin tuna.