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A Day In The Life Of A Vacationer In Cancun



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nlike any other city in          of over 100,000. Though Coba is   
Mexico, Cancun truly offers     known to have been a center of    
the best of both worlds. No     commerce in the Mayan Kingdom,    
other city can claim the unique       much of city’s history, including 
distinction of being a glamorous,     its eventual fall, remain         
modern resort destination right       shrouded in mystery. Located      
in the middle of the ancient          between the equally entrancing    
Mayan kingdom and vibrant nature      sites of Chichen Itza and Tulum,  
of the Yucatan Peninsula. With        Coba offers the most tropical     
ease, you can explore the ancient     experience of any Mayan site.     
Mayan ruins or nature preserves                                         
during the day and enjoy world        Tours of the ruins are available  
class shopping and dining in the      through many of the major resorts 
evening. The following is a           and generally disembark from the  
sample itinerary for a day in         Hotel Zone early in the morning.  
Cancun, incorporating both the        As you arrive you might see       
city’s rich history and luxurious     spider monkeys frolicking on the  
modern offerings. As we have          steps of the pyramids and         
skipped the beaches, the water        tropical birds drifting overhead. 
sports and numerous other             You can ride a bicycle along the  
activities for this itinerary, it     paths of this massive city or     
must be said that these options       climb the Nohoch Mul, the tallest 
only scratch the surface of what      pyramid in the Mayan kingdom, for 
Cancun has to offer.                  a breathtaking view of the        
                                      adjacent lakes and surrounding    
A great way to start a day in         forest. With more than 6,500      
Cancun is with a trip to the          total structures, most dating     
historic Ruinas de Coba. Between      between 500 and 900 A.D, there is 
400 and 1100 A.D., this sprawling     certainly plenty to explore.      
Mayan city boasted a population                                         



Another great activity just           observation tower for a           
outside of Cancun is the              magnificent view of the park and  
picturesque Isla Contoy. Beyond       an always-pleasant sea breeze.    
serving as the Yucatan                                                  
Peninsula’s most valuable             When you return to the city, it   
ornithological preserve, this         should be time to shop. With a    
small island is also one of           number of shopping centers        
Mexico’s most pristine national       containing all of the world’s     
parks. Located off the                finest retailers, you will find   
eastern-most point of the Yucatan     everything you are looking for at 
Peninsula, the prevailing             prices below similar stores in    
currents support incredible           the U.S. The Plaza Caracol, the   
marine life and the preservation      largest of these shopping         
of coral reefs. To maintain the       centers, houses over 200          
island’s diverse ecosystem, only      boutiques and galleries with      
200 visitors are allowed at the       everything from the finest        
site each day. As a result, the       European fashion to unique local  
four-hour tours offered by            art and jewelry. After browsing   
official guides are known for         the racks at Ralph Lauren and     
their intimacy and wealth of          Gucci, you can even settle down   
information.                          in one of the complex’s many      
                                      elegant cafes.                    
In addition to bird watching and                                        
simple enjoyment of tropical          Cancun’s most luxurious shopping  
splendor, visitors can view a         center is probably the 500,000    
number of exhibits about the          square-foot Plaza Kukulkán. In    
area’s plant and animal life in       addition to all types of great    
the visitor center. To conclude       local products, all the best      
your visit to Isla Contoy, climb      stores like Cartier, Louis        
the visitor center’s open-air         Vuitton, Fendi, Salvatore         



Ferragamo and Rolex are located       Cancun, there are also plenty of  
within these walls. The plaza         great restaurants and bars in     
even features a scuba diving          this area.                        
center where shoppers can hop in                                        
water for a lesson or two. When       Sit back, relax and plan the next 
you are finally ready to unwind       day’s adventures.                 
after your exciting day in            




About the Author:

This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about travel in Mexico for the JW Marriott Cancun Resort.


Read more articles by: Justin Burch

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