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| Historical places of Cancun | ||
 Temples : Chichen Itza :Roughly 200 Km. West of Cancun along the way to Merida, El Rey Maya Ruins: Between Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc El Meco:20 minutes north of Cancun Tulum's seafront ruins. Ek Balam buildings, temples and palaces Located some 145 Km. (90 miles) from Cancun
Mayan communities: Coba 173 Km. from Cancun, Chumuc Mul, Nohoch Mul, Las Pinturas, Macanxoc and Kukulcan being some of them. From Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid on the north of the peninsula with its 42 metres (46 yards), the view over the jungle that extends to infinity is unbeatable.  Churches : Iglesia de Cristo Rey, the Puerta del Cielo the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen.  Museums :
Museo Arqueologico de Cancun |
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| Entertainement in Cancun | ||
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DJs tunes , pool parties , salsa clubs
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Garrafon Reef Park: in Isla Mujeres with Sculpture Garden,
Parque Ecologico Xcaret: built in the tropical jungle, underground rivers , archaeological zone, a breeding place for wild birds, butterfly pavilion with waterfall and free fauna including different types of monkeys, orchid greenhouse, regional fauna breeding farm, beach, see turtles, fantastic aquarium with colored tropical fishes. Xplor: An underground park with caverns and rock formations in Riviera Maya, activities like amphibious vehicle drives, underground rafting, zip lines and more. Underwater Parks: Punta Nizuc , Isla Contoy National Park , Cozumel Reef National Park, The Chinchorro Bank Biosphere Reserve | ||
| Beaches of Cancun | ||
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Popular beaches: Playa Tortugas, Caracol and Chac-mool Other beaches: Las Perlas, Juventud, Playa Linda, Langosta, According to zones: Playa Linda, Playa Tortugas, Playa Langosta, Playa Caracol and Playa Las Perlas are on the top of the Cancun Playa Del Ray, Playa Delfines, Playa Choc Mool, Playa Marlin are on the east. | ||
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Cancun International Airport (CUN) is Mexico's second busiest airport . Distance: 15 km southwest of downtown Cancun | ||
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Bullfightsin the El Centro section of town Aquaworld Cancun Museum of Mexico's underwater exploration club CEDAM located near the Bahia Complex on the Paseo Kukulkan. Hidden Worlds Cenote Adventure Park in Tulum, located about 90 minutes south of Cancun, is a system of underwater caves and caverns with the opportunities of hiking, swimming, and snorkeling Birdwatching on Isla Contoy 30km north of Isla Mujeres Eco-park Xcaret ( See Park section ) Isla Mujeres (The Island of Women): A picturesque island, 45 minute with ferry from Cancun. Snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, Interactive Aquarium : Right in the middle of the hotel zone Beaches with beautiful turquoise waters ( See beach section ) Xel Ha : Xel Ha meaning 'where the water is born' is a natural aquarium and it is approximately 122 km south of Cancun and within 13 km of the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum. Underwater Parks: Punta Nizuc , Isla Contoy National Park , Cozumel Reef National Park, The Chinchorro Bank Biosphere Reserve Selvatica:Wild Mexican jungle with plenty of adventure Rio Secreto : Underground river running through caves Other Activities: Horseback Riding, All-Terrain Vehicles ATV, Fishing, Golf, , Parasailing, Submarine Tours | ||
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