CANCUN, MEXICO

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Cancun There is no question as to why the Mayan people made their home on the Yucatan Peninsula and surrounding regions. For thousands of years this region has been inhabited, and to this day it is still coveted by many of its visitors, bringing them back again, and again. For nearly 40 years now, a small city on the eastern most tip of the peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo has attracted millions of visitors, and quite possibly every college student who has attended an American university. It is the gorgeous resort city of Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

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It's no secret that the economy of Cancun is based heavily on tourism. The amenities offered at such discounted prices are not only hard to resist for American tourists and vacationers, but visitors from the world-over. Nearly 200 flights arrive on a daily basis, bringing yearly over four million individuals to looking for a little slice of paradise. Finding cheap flights to Cancun, Mexico is not that hard to do.


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24 reviews of Cancun, Mexico
Cancun Riviera Maya
Submitted by:an AOL User
December 14, 2009
Great hotel in the Zone and easy walking. Beaches are not back but you can still swim and hang. Stayed at CasaMagna because of very low rate but definitely 4+ stars especially the breakfast buffet. Be careful driving - we were pulled over by a policeman and not speeding so no idea why. He could tell me it was a $500US ticket but he would take $100....we settled for 100 pesos rather than spend our day. Not a great feeling for the day at Tulum. We will avoid Playa del Carmen and head to ... More
Great hotel in the Zone and easy walking. Beaches are not back but you can still swim and hang. Stayed at CasaMagna because of very low rate but definitely 4+ stars especially the breakfast buffet. Be careful driving - we were pulled over by a policeman and not speeding so no idea why. He could tell me it was a $500US ticket but he would take $100....we settled for 100 pesos rather than spend our day. Not a great feeling for the day at Tulum. We will avoid Playa del Carmen and head to Merida from now on. Yucatan is the ultimate eco experience once away from Riviera Maya.
Date of Trip to : December,2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1,001-$2,000
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I hate it
Submitted by:ninihanceares
December 14, 2009
I do not recommend any one to go to Cancun I went for my husband’s b-day and it was the worst experience ever. They are so corrupted that was a waist of time I hate Mexico ... More
I do not recommend any one to go to Cancun I went for my husband’s b-day and it was the worst experience ever. They are so corrupted that was a waist of time I hate Mexico
Date of Trip to : June,2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $500-$1,000
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Love Cancun
Submitted by:an AOL User
December 9, 2009
yes, the Cancun Hotel zone is busy and commercialized---- however, what makes this area of the Yucatan so special is the people--- the service folks work diligently to make you feel welcome--- they truly want you to have a good time---- My wife and I have been traveling to this region for years and we love it---- ... More
yes, the Cancun Hotel zone is busy and commercialized---- however, what makes this area of the Yucatan so special is the people--- the service folks work diligently to make you feel welcome--- they truly want you to have a good time---- My wife and I have been traveling to this region for years and we love it----
Date of Trip to : January,2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1,001-$2,000
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