Travel guide to planning a beach vacation in Cancun, Mexico, including top tourist attractions.
Isla Contoy is a beautiful national park with a great and important mission to preserve the natural history, marine life and beauty of the island. There, you can enjoy the wildlife, marine life, beautiful beaches and spectacular landscape. Island Contoy remains virtually untouched since it was first protected in 1961. Commercial fishing is regulated for preservation purposes and for bird watchers; there are many different species of birds that migrate on the island. There are also many boat tours available, and snorkeling can be done on the Ixlache Reef. Land tours are also available and led by one of Isla Contoy's resident biologists.
Xel Ha is another beautiful park that many visitors to Mexico enjoy. There are many activities and attractions to enjoy while there. Snorkeling is a popular activity to enjoy here, too, and you can also swim with the dolphins. Also available are the Xel Ha ruins, which are located across from the park. Xel Ha is a reasonably priced option for everyone.
Xcaret Eco Park is another attraction-filled Eco Park. Although somewhat more expensive than Xel Ha, Xcaret is filled with many different activities for everyone to enjoy. Swimming with the dolphins is a very popular activity here also, and bottlenose dolphins are popular inhabitants of the park. Visitors can also tour the aquarium and learn more about the ancient history of the location by touring the eco archaeological sites as well as the Mayan Village of Xcaret. The Xcaret Spectacular Mexico Night Show is a fun filled celebration of the folklore, history, culture and music of Mexico.
The La Isla Shopping Village opened in 1999 and is home to Mexico's finest shopping and entertainment facilities. The village was designed to look like a Caribbean village and also houses an interactive aquarium. Many other recreational activities are available within the complex.
The Mayan Ruins are located less than an hour away from Cancan and makes a great day trip. During a visit there, you will learn more about the Mayan culture and its rich history. Located among the Mayan Ruins is the El Castillo Pyramid, a place filled with fascinating ancient history, religion and culture. Climbing these steps is an adventure itself and something that you can tell everyone about.
In addition to these wonderful attractions, there are also many great restaurants located in Cancun. Plus, if shopping is your favorite activity, there are many different shops also available to browse through for jewelry, clothes, handcrafts and other beautiful items.
Cancun, Mexico, offers a variety of attractions for all types of visitors. The splendor of the beaches and the beauty of the wildlife are sure to entrance visitors. In addition, the various activities will provide amusement for everyone.
