Cancun is a beautiful city that’s situated in far eastern Mexico on the Caribbean Sea. One of its primary attractions is its 14 miles of beaches, but that’s not the only thing to do in Cancun as it offers plenty of party and shopping opportunities as well. Also, its resorts are some of the best in the world. Since Cancun’s winter weather is especially pleasant, its peak season is from December to February. Conversely, September and October are its quietest; temperatures are hot at times, and it rains a lot too.

Nightlife

This vacation destination is perhaps most known for its nightlife. The hotel zone is where this is focused, and shows are regularly performed here. Senor Frog is a popular dance club at night after its transition from a restaurant during daytime hours. Many visitors enjoy riding its water slide, which takes visitors into a lagoon. Dady’O is another icon of Cancun nightlife, and it’s one of this city’s historic venues. Celebrities often stop here. Coco Bongo provides professional Las Vegas-like shows and party atmospheres every night.

Beach

If you’re looking for a place to lay on or walk along a beach, Cancun is where you need to be. Its 14 miles of beaches are comprised of pristine white sand and are where the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea splashes onto Cancun’s shore. Also, take into account that you can often get a bit of shopping done while lounging at the beach as many locals sell their wares to beachgoers.

Do consider that Cancun beaches are primarily enjoyed by tourists as they don’t border the downtown area. If you’d like to experience a local type of beach atmosphere, consider taking advantage of transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen. This city, which is 35 miles to the south of the airport, also provides a more relaxed atmosphere than Cancun offers and is often preferred for that reason.

Soccer

Sports fans should consider taking in an Atlante FC soccer match. This club plays its home matches at Estadio Andres Quintana Roo, which is situated 8 miles west of the hotel zone in downtown Cancun. It’s a 17,289-seat facility that opened in 2007 although the crowds are more intimate today with the team playing in the second-tier Ascenso MX, fighting to get back to Liga MX. However, the club has a lot of history, having claimed the 2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League title and famously taking a 1-0 lead on Barcelona in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup semifinals.

Xcaret Park

If you’re looking to take advantage of car rental in Cancun by City Car Rental and explore the entire Yucatan Peninsula, consider including Xcaret Park in your itinerary. This eco-archaeological park is just south of Playa del Carmen. Here, you can take a walk amongst gorgeous tropical fauna and flora that’s native to the area and otherwise learn more about Mayan culture. Its Mayan village is especially fascinating. Amongst its other activities include snorkeling opportunities in its underground rivers while an open theatre that’s located on its grounds regularly plays host to pre-Hispanic dances.

Shopping

If you’re looking for brand-name goods, you’re going to want to focus your shopping in the hotel zone. However, if you’re instead searching for more affordable wares and ones that are more apt to be indicative of the local culture, head downtown. But be prepared to haggle for a good price.

Here are some of the best places to go shopping in Cancun:

• Kukulcan Plaza – This shopping center is located in the hotel zone and is home to brand name stores such as Forever 21, Harley Davidson and Oakley.
• Plaza Las Americas – If you’re looking for a shopping mall in downtown Cancun, this is a great option. It provides movie theatres if you want to relax inside in front of a film, and it also offers places such as supermarkets, coffee shops and a wide selection of retail shops.
• Market 28 – This local market, which is located downtown, provides an impressive selection of shopping opportunities and places to eat. However, be aware that haggling is essentially required here.