CANCUN
RESTAURANT
Cuisine
You can enjoy a wide variety of succulent exotic dishes available in Cancún. The exquisite dishes of Mayan origins are distinguished by their use of condiments found in the region. Fish of all sorts cooked in different ways, chirmole, papatz tzul, cocido, relleno negro and cochinita pibil are just some of the dishes you can try at the restaurants in the state of Quintana Roo. Some of the best restaurants include La Habichuela, Lorenzillo´s, Sirenita and El Mortero, among others.
100% Natural
Hotel Zone
Sunyaxchen 6; Plaza Terramar and Kukulcan Plaza Sunyaxchen (downtown); Plaza Terramar and Kukulcan
OPEN: Sunyaxchen open 8 a.m. to midnight; Terramar open 24 hours; Kukulcan open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
CLOSED: Open daily
Fresh fruit and vegetable platters, delicious chunky hot or cold sandwiches, and great fruit shakes. Especially popular for breakfast.
Ailem
Hotel Zone
Melia Turquesa hotel; Kukulcan Blvd., 12 Km,
OPEN: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
CLOSED: Sunday
Steakhouse and seafood grill in an elegant setting. Live piano music.
CATEGORY: International
SPECIALITIES: Coconut shrimp; steaks
Arrecifes
Hotel Zone
Westin Regina hotel, Kukulcan Blvd, 20.5 Km.
OPEN: 6 to 11 p.m.
CLOSED: Sunday
A romantic dinner spot, this attractive, softly-lit, award-winning restaurant features seafood and Italian specialties served on a terrace overlooking the Caribbean. Live piano music.
CATEGORY: Italian
Blue Bayou
Hotel Zone
Hyatt Caribe hotel, Kukulcan Blvd, 10 Km.
OPEN: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
CLOSED: Open daily
A multilevel restaurant overlooking a beautiful waterfall and lush bayou setting. Menu features Cajun-Creole specialties like blackened fish, gumbo and jambalaya. Live jazz. Winner of the DIRONA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) award.
CATEGORY: International
Bogat´s
Hotel Zone
Krystal hotel, Kukulcan Blvd, 9 Km.
OPEN: 6:30 p.m. to midnight
CLOSED: Open daily
Its name and exotic Moroccan décor pay tribute to “Casablanca”. The gourmet international cuisine includes crepes filled with cheese, sour cream and caviar; roast duck a l´orange with figs and dates; and flaming bananas with Kahlua. Intimate bar with live piano music. Smoking and nonsmoking sections.
CATEGORY: International
ECOTURISM
Cancun is within easy reach of nature reserves such as Contoy Island and Sian Ka’an. The Riviera Maya has parks such as Tres RÃos and Xpu-Há offering cycling, walks and rowing facilities. It also has eco-archaeological parks such as Xcaret and Xel-há with a wide range of attractions.
Xcaret
Aktun Chen
Ecocolors
Tres RÃos
Nature reserve 54 km outside Cancun where you can kayak along the rivers, ride or go snorkeling and diving in the nearby reefs.
Xel-Há
The park 115 km outside Cancun features underwater rivers, lagoons, limestone sinkholes, virtually unspoiled forest and archaeological remains. Ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Cancun is many things to many people. To college students on spring break it is a week long, 24 hour party hot spot. To honeymooners it is the perfect romantic getaway to start a life together. To outdoor sports enthusiasts, Cancun is the perfect place to catch some great waves, go parasailing or dive in the clear blue ocean.
From ancient ruins to beautiful beaches, Cancun has something for every visitor. Indeed, it would be hard to design a destination with better natural beauty, archeological riches and man-made attractions. No matter what you are seeking from a vacation, chances are you will find it in Cancun.
Before Cancun became the premier resort destination it is today, vacationing in Mexico meant heading to the beaches and resorts along the Pacific coast of Mexico. This area, also known as the Mexican Riveriera, stretches from Mazatlan to Acapulco. For many years, the Mexican Riviera was virtually the only region of the country with attractions and facilities to tempt visitors from abroad. Luckily for the Mexico vacationer, this changed during the mid 1980´s, when a building boom made Cancun the renowned vacation spot it still is today.
Given the natural beauty of Cancun, it is hard to believe it took so long for it to become a vacation hot spot. The stunning beaches of Cancun simply must be experienced to be believed. Imagine silky smooth, sugar white sand being caressed all day by the warm and inviting emerald and turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
The Cancun region can be divided into three distinct but interrelated sections. Where you choose to stay depends on what type of vacation experience you are looking for.
• The city of Cancun is a booming area, home to 200,000 people. It is a popular destination for dining, shopping and features less expensive accommodations than the resort area
• The ecological reserve of Cancun features beautiful lagoons and mangroves. You could literally spend years exploring this unspoiled beauty.
• But it is the resort zone most people think of when they think of Cancun. It is the resort zone you see on all the picture postcards. The white sand beaches and turquoise blue waters of the resort zone make Cancun a destination like no other.
The entire Cancun region is a treasure trove of Mayan influence. Stone temples uncovered during the construction of the areas resorts tell a tale dating back to the 12th century. As you move further inland, you find magnificent ancient cities and ceremonial centers of Mayan life. In all, there are more than 200 archeological sites, some are wonderfully restored while others are still surrounded and obscured by the tangled jungle of the region. All 200 sites are within a few hours drive from Cancun. The wonderful archeological treasures of the region have survived and prospered despite the tourism boom of recent decades.
As befits its resort reputation, Cancun offers extensive visitor facilities to pamper any visitor. Cancun combines a wonderful and exotic tropical island setting along with modern conveniences. The Cancun area is home to more than 18,000 hotel rooms and over 200 restaurants. In addition, the visitor is free to indulge their shopping needs at more than a dozen American-style shopping malls. Cancun has certainly succeeded in combining ancient culture with modern convenience.
As with shopping, dining in Cancun offers something for everyone. In addition to every imaginable fast food chain, you will find gourmet seafood, Caribbean dishes, Asian cuisine and of course Mexican specialties. No matter what your culinary preferences, you will find them here.
For the adventurous traveler, Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula teem with treasures. In addition to the first rate watersports, the area provides unlimited opportunities for archeological exploration. The Tulum Corridor region stretches 300 miles to the south along the Yucatan Peninsula. This area, also known as Costa Turuesa, is an unspoiled, scenic coastal zone that is fast emerging as one of Mexico´s newest resort areas. In the past few years, several all-inclusive resorts have opened. Despite the development, plenty of off the beaten track adventures await the adventurous traveler. The area features dozens of remote coves and deserted stretches of white sand beach lined with jungle. In addition, you will find dozens of archeological sites, ranging from fully restored ancient cities to ceremonial sites awaiting excavation.
Cancun truly combines the best of Mexico and the Caribbean in one exceptional package. Some may find fault with the area´s development and commercialism, but there is no denying Cancun´s seductive appeal. No matter what kind of vacation experience you are seeking, you will find it in Cancun. Spend the day exploring the wonderful ruins left behind by the Mayan civilization, then spend the night drinking Margaritas on the beach. Take a leisurely horseback ride along the white sand beaches or explore the deepest jungle. The adventure you find in Cancun is truly your own.
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