Cancún - Resort

The actual holiday resort is situated immediately offshore on Cancún island, linked to the mainland by causeway. It comprises a delightful strip of coast lined with big luxury hotels. From Punta Cancún to Punta Nizuc a narrow spit of land separates the sheltered Laguna Nichupte from the open waters of the Caribbean while, at the north end, the Boulevard Cancún runs along the shores of the Bahía de Mujeres. In the bay lies the lovely Isla Mujeres.

In addition to holiday homes, private houses and large modern hotels, the resort boasts a convention centre (Centro de Convenciones) with a 2500-seat auditorium used for cultural events as well, performances by the Ballet Folklórico for example. Also housed in the convention centre building is an archaeological museum (Museo de Arqeología), with photo-montages, plans and artefacts relating to Mayan culture. There are two shopping precincts in the immediate vicinity.