The ruins are situated on 12-meter (39 ft) tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Technically yes, Cancun is an island, and is connected to the mainland on each end by bridges. However, Cancun is not considered an island. There are many Mexican islands, but Cancun is not included on the list.
The most populous city in the country is the capital, Mexico City, with a population of 8.9 million (2016), and its metropolitan area is also the most populated with 20.1 million (2010). Approximately 50% of the population lives in one of the 55 large metropolitan areas in the country.
The straightforward answer is yes there are indeed sharks in Cancun. There are sharks in all Seas and Oceans except for the Dead Sea (too salty) and very few in the Arctic.
The best time to visit Cancún is from December to April during the peak season. Even though the crowds are heavier, you'll experience near-perfect weather and find some of the cheapest flight and room rates for a winter getaway at the beach.
Food in Cancun is very cheap, and you can find cheap food in almost every corner, literally! From tacos to full three course meals you will pay anywhere from 10 to 45 pesos (~$1-4 USD). That's about the average cost of food in Cancun, at least at the cheap places.
The Ultramar ferry is 146 pesos per person round trip, and takes approximately 20 minutes. Children's fare is really for very small children as it's based on height. The Gran Puerto Ferry schedule is every half hour between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., then every hour until 11:30.
Cancun is a safe town to visit – locals are friendly and crime rates are very low compared to other cities in Mexico. The latter has a 13-mile arc of beautiful white-sand beaches lined with resorts and hotels, and considered the safest part of Cancun.
Isla Mujeres (Spanish pronunciation: ['izla mu'xe?es], Spanish for "Island of Women” (formally “Isla de Mujeres”)) is an island where the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea meet, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) off the Yucatán Peninsula coast in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Cozumel is an island located 86 km (53 mi) or 2 hours and 12 minutes from Cancun Airport.
To move from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, we recommend two options: by ferry or catamaran. In Cancun, there are four points from where a ferry goes directly to Isla Mujeres; Puerto Juárez, Tortugas Beach, Caracol Beach, and El Embarcadero.
The hotel zone along the stem of the 7 in Cancun has the most beautiful water color!! The beach is also long, white and wide.
If you want nice beaches to be within walking distance from where you are staying, we suggest taking a hotel at the lower part of the Cancun '7' – the one that runs North to South. If you prefer calmer waters in your beach, book a hotel on the side which runs east to west – that is the upper side of the number '7.
Playa Del Carmen has a little more shallow water off it's shore and the water is more calm. Dinning out. In Cancun most people will eat at their resort most of the time. If you do go out to eat, you will find most of the restaurants in the tourist area are chain restaurants.
Cancun and the area to the south, the Riviera Maya, is home to some 150 miles of beach. Some more remote beaches may not have flags, so it's especially important to swim with caution in those areas. The best beach in Cancun's Hotel Zone is undoubtedly Playa Delfines (Dolphin Beach), which is located at kilometer 20.
The sand in the Cancun area is very white in color, and this also affects the color of the water. Sunlight reflects off the white sand on the bottom. Together, all of these factors produce the turquoise blue color water that Cancun is famous for!
Best Beach Hotels in Cancun
- Hyatt Zilara Cancun. Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun. Cancun Hotel Zone, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun. Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- Reflect Cancun Resort & Spa.
- The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun.
- Marriott Cancun Resort.
- JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa.
- Paradisus Cancun.
April 11, 2019: On a day-to-day basis, our expansive white-sand beach remains clean and beautiful.
Cancun Island, East Side BeachesThe ocean on the east side of Cancun is what you see on billboards and in travel magazines, the infinite shades of blue in the crystal clear water.
If you want a large, all inclusive resort with half a dozen restaurants and lots of scheduled activities, you'll want to stay in Cancun (or elsewhere on the coast). If you want beach and more of a small town, are happy with smaller hotels or a condo, then, I'd go with Isla.
It's actually not that expensiveBut considering how popular it is and how spectacular the island is, it actually isn't too expensive. Unlike most parts of the Caribbean coast of Mexico, Isla Mujeres doesn't have too many all inclusives. Hence, it's usually pretty easy to pick up reasonable accommodation.
For Isla Mujeres visitors in search of a more isolated island experience, the nearby Isla Contoy offers the perfect day trip. The uninhabited island is known for its lush plant life, as well as for having the most diverse bird sanctuary in the Mexican Caribbean.
Simply board the Ultramar catamaran for the 45-minute ride, with a choice of one-way or round-trip ticket from Puerto Juarez (Cancun) or Isla Mujeres. Ferries depart every 30 minutes, making it easy to catch the boat at your convenience.
The Whale Sharks of Isla Mujeres… Every year, as the summer heat descends on the Yucatan peninsula. A truly amazing phenomenon happens to the north-east of the small holiday island of Isla Mujeres. Where, come July and August, the largest known gathering of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) takes place.
Transportation. The most common way to reach Isla Mujeres is by boat. You can catch a ferry in Cancun at Puerto Juarez, Gran Puerto Cancun, or Playa Tortugas. They cost about seventy pesos for a one way trip.
The 12 Most Dangerous Cities in Mexico to Avoid at All Costs
- Mazatlan. The State Department has warned citizens about traveling to this region.
- Reynosa. Many people travel through Reynosa, Mexico, to get to the U.S. | John Moore/ Getty Images.
- Tepic. The U.S. government doesn't want its citizens to visit Tepic.
- Ciudad Obregón.
- Chihuahua.
- Ciudad Juarez.
- Culiacán.
- Ciudad Victoria.
Can I Drink the Water? Isla Mujeres has an extensive water purification system but no one on the island drinks the water from the tap. Bottled water is readily available at all Restaurants, Hotels and grocery stores.
The 11 Best Beaches in Mexico
- Tulum. The Best Beach in Mexico: Tulum is a 90 minute drive south of Cancun.
- Sayulita. Sayulita is a fantastic and fun beach town.
- Isla Mujeres. Isla's North Beach is the best kid-friendly beach in Mexico.
- Puerto Vallarta.
- Yelapa.
- Playa del Carmen.
- Bucerias.
- Los Cabos.
