With an annual average temperature of 26° C (78.8° F) and over 3000 sunshine hours a year, Cancun vacations are not only popular in Mexico, but they’re a favorite for tourists worldwide. Daytime in Cancun offers the opportunity to lay out on one of the many beautiful white sand beaches, go scuba diving, surfing, snorkeling or fishing, and at night the discos come to life, allowing revelers to dance the night away. Browse the many Cancun all inclusive vacation packages at Netholidays.ca and prepare to have the time of your life!
Things to Do on Cancun Vacations
Beaches
One of the main reasons for many Cancun, Mexico vacations is the beaches. And with good cause – Cancun’s beaches are what dreams are made of. The pure white sand beaches seem to stretch down the coast forever and the beautiful azure water is clean and clear. The Caribbean Sea is generally very warm, and at most times is very calm, making it perfect for swimming and other water activities.
Activities
Cancun’s prime position in the Caribbean makes it the ideal location for watersports such as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, sailing, and deep sea fishing; outdoor activities such as horseback riding on the beach and golfing on championship courses; and even extreme sports such as bungee jumping and parasailing. Many of our Cancun vacation packages can even be customized for golf vacations and sports packages.
Shopping
If you prefer activities of the retail variety, Cancun will not disappoint! Visit Cancun’s malls, posh boutiques, and chic shops for a modern shopping experience, or traverse the open-air markets and street vendors to purchase authentic Cancun foods, jewelry, clothing and keepsakes. (Beware: excessive shopping can make your cheap Cancun vacation quite expensive!)
Sightseeing
There are many interesting Mayan ruins visitors can visit around Cancun including Chichen Itza, Coba, Ek Balam, and Tulum, or take a day trip to the beautiful Isla Mujeres. If you are more of a passive sightseer you can people watch at the Parque las Palapas in downtown Cancun where free concerts, dances or festivals occur most weekends or go shopping in Zocalo Plaza.
Restaurants and Nightlife
Cancun offers over 500 restaurants to choose from ranging from street taco stands to fast food chain restaurants to five-star dining. Once you have had your fill of the delicious cuisine of your choosing, head to one of the many clubs, bars or live music venues to party the night away. Cancun vacations are a popular Spring break go-to, so you will find the liveliest nighttime activities between February and April.
Things to Know
Flying time to Cancun from:
Toronto: About 4 hours
Montreal: About 5 hours
Calgary: About 5 hours
Vancouver: About 5 ½ hours
Languages: Spanish
Currency: Mexican Pesos, but U.S. currency is widely used and accepted.
Climate: Sub-tropical with average temperatures of 26° C (78.8° F)
Electricity: Same as Canada and the U.S.
Documents: Canadian citizens going on Cancun vacations require a valid passport or birth certificate and government issued photo ID (i.e. driver’s license). All other nationalities going on Cancun vacations please consult a Cancun vacation specialist or the Mexican consulate.
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