Chichen Itza is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatan Peninsula in Cancun, Mexico.
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- Cancun, Mexico is beautiful during the day, and also at night, when the beaches come alive with city lights and bustling nightlife. jupiterimages
- The amazing legacy of the Maya ruins, shown here, can be seen in the Yucatan Peninsula near Cancun, Mexico. jupiterimages
- The Mesoamerican stone statue called a Chac Mool, a definitive Mexican symbol, sits leisurely upon a beach in Cancun, Mexico. Getty Images
- A beach in Cancun, Mexico offers the ideal spot for rest and relaxation, with the vibrant blue ocean and sky, white sandy shores and a cool breeze wafting through the palm trees. Getty Images
- A row of large hut-like umbrellas offer some shade from the always-shining sun on a beach in Cancun, Mexico. jupiterimages
- Cenote diving in Cancun, Mexico is considered one of the most spectacular adventures that a diver can experience. Cenote Diving
- Snorkeling is the first-rate at Xel-Ha in Cancun, Mexico. Meaning "where the waters are born," Xel-Ha boasts natural coves, inlets and the perfect environment for marine life. Xelha Tourism Bureau
- Divers in Cancun, Mexico can access wreck diving sites, including navy minesweepers that have been underwater for decades. Serge Melki, Flickr
- From June to September, hundreds of Whale Sharks gather just north of Isla Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico. Visitors can take a boat tour and get up close to these fierce creatures. Isla Whale Shark Tours
- Seventy-six miles south of Cancun, Mexico is this amazingly beautiful, natural aquarium of the Mayan Riviera. Mexico Tourism Bureau
- Playa Mujeres Golf Club Playa Mujeres Golf Club
- Located near Cancun, Mexico is Tulum, is one of the most prominent archaeological sites of the Yucatan peninsula. joiseyshowaa , Flickr
- This 1.3 million acre biosphere reserve in Cancun, Mexico boasts lagoons, forests, swamps and reefs and is home to crocodiles, flamingos, manatees, tropical blooms and more. DaseinDesign, Flickr
- Chichen Itza is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatan Peninsula in Cancun, Mexico. Mexico Tourism Bureau
- Perched atop the pier on Kukulcán Boulevard in Cancun's hotel zone, this museum is brimming with handcrafted pieces that reflect Mexico's rich artistic legacy Mika417, Flickr
- An expedition to this beautiful island in Cancun, Mexico, brimming with marine life, is a must for nature lovers or adventurous spirits. Alaskan Dude, Flickr
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