Cancun, Mexico is located on the northern tip of the Yucatan peninsula and is bordered on one side by the Caribbean Sea and on the other by the Nichupté Lagoon. With more than 150 hotels and resorts and more than 380 restaurants, Cancun has established itself as one of the primary tourist destinations in Mexico.

Cancun is very popular with adults of all ages as they can combine the pleasures of a vacation in the sun with all the conveniences of a modern city. With a variety of accommodations available from economical to five star, this resort city can accommodate any budget. These hotels and resorts also offer a variety of packages including those with and without meals and beverages included and those that include all meals, drinks and activities are labeled as all-inclusive and have become very popular amongst tourists.

There is no end to the variety of activities available in and around Cancun. From the moment you arrive at the airport you’ll be bombarded with potential tours and excursions. Many of these can be had for free if you’re willing to sit through a 90 minute time-share presentation. For the less ambitious, day trips to the ruins of Tulum and Cobá or spending the day at one of the area’s theme parks such as Xcaret Eco Park, Xel-Ha and Xplor may be more to your liking. Swimming with the dolphins is another wildly popular activity though be prepared to pay top dollar for this activity.

Despite appearing Americanized and over commercialized, Cancun still maintains the tropical resort-like feel of a beach vacation. With an average temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and more than 3000 hours of sunshine a year, Cancun has one of the best climates of the Caribbean.

Most of the resorts are located on the beach and these resorts all have their own sections of beach, though once accessed you may walk as long as you like in any direction. These resorts often offer their guests use of palapas, towels, beach chairs and many have beach side grills and bars to accommodate guests. While beach erosion remains a constant issue for the beaches of Cancun, the Mexican government is working hard to maintain these beaches in an eco-friendly way.

The nightlife of Cancun is often the deciding factor for choosing Cancun as the vacation destination. Cancun has a stunning variety of nightlife options from quaint and casual bars and cigar lounges to mega-clubs with pulse pounding sound systems. Competition to lure visitors into the clubs is an ongoing process and many great deals can be found such as free admission or free drinks. From circus performers and go-go girls to bikini contests, wrestling and light shows, each club has their own gimmick to lure customers and many of the mega-clubs now have an all-you-can drink option that is included in your cover price.

No matter the length of your visit nor the reason for it, Cancun is a cosmopolitan resort city that offers holidays as wild or as calm as you might like. This is the city that doesn’t sleep of the Caribbean and something can be found with which to entertain oneself 24 hours a day.