Caribbean Turquoise Waters, Ancient Mayan Ruins, and Endless Sun
Cancún sits on the northeastern tip of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, where the Caribbean Sea meets some of the most turquoise water in the world. While the Hotel Zone's resort strip is famous for all-inclusive hotels, spring break parties, and stunning beaches, Cancún is also the gateway to one of the world's most extraordinary destinations: the Yucatán interior, with ancient Mayan pyramids, sacred cenote sinkholes, colonial cities, and the Riviera Maya's reef-diving waters. The combination of Caribbean beach paradise and ancient world heritage makes Cancún and its surroundings one of the most diverse vacation destinations on Earth.
Best time to visit: December through April is the prime season with dry, sunny weather and pleasant temperatures. May and June offer good value before the summer rush. July and August are the rainiest and most humid months. Hurricane season runs June to November with peak risk in September and October.
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN) · Language: Spanish · Average daily budget: $80–$200/day