Roo, south-eastern Mexico Cancun sits on the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, south-eastern Mexico, surrounded by the aqua tropics of the Caribbean Sea and packed with verdant jungles,crocodile lagoons, ancient ruins and beautiful beaches.Cancun is many travellers’ first introduction to Mexico,thanks to its highly-connected international airport; Cancun International Airport (CUN) is the third busiest airport in Latin America.It’s famously known as Mexico’s party capital, which can put some people off, but Cancun has much more to offer than just spectacular nightlife. Whether you’re a bold adventurer,a thrill-seeker looking for that next rush, or just want to sit back and relax on white-sand beaches, Cancun has a bit of everything. This is evident by Cancun’s popularity as a holiday destination.Even though you’ll find lots of things to do in Cancun, some of our recommendations are worthy of day trips. For convenience, this list is organised from the closest to furthest away from Cancun’s Hotel Zone, a popular accommodation choice for many visiting Cancun.
