Cancun Port of Call
Overview:
Cancun, the premiere tourist city in Mexico, is a combination of
two areas, the city centre inland and the resort centre which
sports a line of towering hotels flanked by aqua water and white
sand beaches.
Cancun is full of resort style fun, the best of which includes
visits to the many picturesque beaches and golf courses which are
all similarly idyllic.
Cancun cruises usually don't actually stop at Cancun but instead
farther south at Calica, also called Playa Del Carmen, which is
about an hour's drive or 41 miles (67 kilometers) from the city.
Calica can berth two cruise liners and cruises that stop at the
city of Cancun anchor far offshore with long tender rides to a
small pier. Cruise excursions also arrive from Cozumel.
Contact:
Tel: 52 998 8812745
Email: cvb@cancun.travel
Website: www.cancun.travel/en/
The tourism office can be found at the Cancun Center
Transport:
From Calica shuttles can transport visitors to Cancun. From the
Cancun Pier or downtown a host of taxies are available although
much of the city and resort area is within easy walking distance. A
Ferry or regular buses are great for longer excursions outside of
Cancun.
Attractions:
Beaches are the main attraction in Cancun, although one is not
particularly nicer than another, and they often include every
dreamable water activity such as speed boating and scuba diving.
The most popular inland attractions are a choice of golf courses
although there are also great trips to ancient Mayan ruins such as
Tulum and Chichen Itza. Huge shopping complexes are enticing and
despite its spring break reputation, the nightlife is lively and
appropriate for all ages.
Restaurants:
- Destileria - Popular restaurant with Mexican and seafood
cuisine
- Fantino - Fine dining at the Ritz Carlton
- Captain's Cove - Laid back deck seating with great views
Best dish: Fish Taco
Shopping:
With six huge and modern shopping complexes and hundreds of
stores shopping can be overwhelming. A popular place for local
souvenirs instead of designer fashion is one of three markets, the
largest being Market 28 also called mercado veintiocho.
Best buy: Fashionable bathing suit
Excursions:
- Visit Cozumel
- Explore the Xcaret park
- Visit Puerto Morelos
- Enjoy the Isla Mujeres