| Perched at the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula along | | | | San Miguelito. If you enjoy jumping over waves |
| the Caribbean coast, Cancun is the ideal place for | | | | or participating in water sports that take |
| a Mexican getaway if your idea of the perfect | | | | advantage of wavy conditions (there are |
| vacation involves spending hours spread out on a | | | | numerous jet ski rental outlets here), then the |
| gorgeous beach with the sun radiating above you. | | | | eastern side may be the ideal place for you to |
| With its sparkling white sand and stunning blue | | | | throw down a towel and dive headfirst into the |
| waters, the beaches in Cancun can entertain and | | | | water. |
| enthrall you with their sheer beauty and wondrous | | | | An excellent water-oriented place to check out is |
| sights. Throw in the lively nightlife and abundant | | | | Xcaret Eco Theme Park, which offers swim with |
| water activities, and you have the makings of a | | | | the dolphins tours, snorkeling and snuba diving |
| relaxing, entertaining vacation along the shores of | | | | (diving without a tank) to the barrier reef, and |
| the Atlantic Ocean. | | | | sea treks that allow visitors without diving |
| Although Cancun is typically known as a popular | | | | experience to walk along the ocean floor. In the |
| Spring Break destination for high school seniors | | | | middle of the hotel zone, make your way to the |
| and college students, there is more to this tourist | | | | interactive aquarium for an up close look at the |
| resort than a low drinking age. Whether you are | | | | native marine life. You can touch nurse sharks, |
| looking to soak in the heat of the summer (late | | | | stingrays, and starfish or swim with dolphins in a |
| June is blazing hot) or the gentle warmth of the | | | | large pool at this moderately sized but modern |
| off season, there is a perfect time for you to | | | | aquarium. |
| enjoy all this bustling tourist city has to offer. | | | | If you are interested in the popular tourist nightlife |
| The beginning of summer is possibly the best | | | | of Cancun, Carlos and Charlie's, Coronaville, and |
| time to see Cancun so you can avoid the rowdy | | | | Señor Frogs can meet your entertainment |
| students and the hurricane season. When you | | | | needs with their lively atmosphere and contagious |
| arrive, make a beeline for the beaches on the | | | | excitement. Jump into a conga line or spend the |
| northern side, which is also where you will find the | | | | evening laughing with friends as you soak in the |
| exclusive and expensive hotel zone. This area has | | | | always entertaining festivities. For a more club-like |
| upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars that back up | | | | experience, head over to O Ultra Lounge or The |
| to pristine beaches on the ocean such as Playa | | | | City so you can dance the night away with some |
| Langosta, Playa Tortugas, and Playa Las Perlas. | | | | of the top entertainers and DJs in the world. |
| Playa Las Perlas is great for swimming and | | | | These venues promise a memorable night if you |
| sunning while the other two beaches are great for | | | | are willing to deal with the hassle of getting into a |
| water sports such as jet skiing, scuba diving, | | | | chic, popular club that has great acts and |
| snorkeling, and parasailing. | | | | entertainment. |
| When spending time on the northern side of | | | | Since the beach will most likely be a large part of |
| Cancun, take a day trip to Isla Mujeres, which is | | | | your Cancun adventure, make it the most |
| located eight miles off the shore. There are | | | | convenient attraction by staying in one of the |
| ferries to the island from many of the beaches | | | | many Cancun vacation rentals that line the sandy |
| and here you can tour the terrain on a scooter, | | | | shores of the ocean. A day at the beach is just |
| play beach volleyball on the soft white sand, or | | | | steps out your back door and if you prefer a little |
| explore Garafon Park. Garafon Park is located on | | | | privacy while sunning, simply stroll back to your |
| the island's south side and while not used for | | | | patio so you can soak up the sun without masses |
| sunning since it lacks a sandy beach, visitors can | | | | surrounding you. Experience a laid back and |
| swim with fish that will follow around anyone who | | | | relaxing Cancun vacation on your own terms |
| has food. | | | | when you stay in vacation rental that has all the |
| The eastern side of Cancun is mostly unprotected | | | | amenities of home with a view that will forever |
| since it does not have an island to shelter it from | | | | leave you speechless. |
| the waves like the northern side. This means the | | | | has the most comprehensive selection of vacation |
| waves can become quite large at times so it is | | | | rental homes on the Internet. For an alternative |
| important to use precaution when exploring | | | | lodging option, consider Cancun vacation rentals |
| beaches such as Playa Ballenas, Punta Nizuc, and | | | | for your next trip to Mexico. |