CANCUN VACATION RENTALS, QUINTANA ROO

Cancun is definitely Mexico’s showcase resort where everything seems to blend together effortlessly leaving you light headed, mesmerized, and asking for more. The must see of Cancun is its Zona Hotelera or in other words, the Tourist Zone. Set amidst the incredible coastline of the Caribbean, this 14 miles long narrow island is dotted with beaches, hotels, condos, restaurants, and nightclubs. There are also some minor archaeological sites that are worth exploring while you spend your vacation at a Cancun condo.

Mexico is the playground of ancient civilizations and nowhere is the fact more exemplified than in Cancun, a location that was named by Mayan people, long ago, for the large number of snakes in the area. Most of these archaeological sites are found within easy driving distance of most Cancun condos and Cancun vacation rentals. Explore the nearby city of Chichen Itzá, the mysterious city of ancient Maya, and an important ceremonial center. You’ll find here the Sacred Well - the place where countless victims were sacrificed to the ancient gods by the Mayan people. The major attraction of Cancun is the city itself. Centro, as it is popularly known, has all the glitz that categorize a tourist zone be it restaurants, shopping zones, nightclubs etc. Then there are the ecological reserves, lovely lagoons and mangroves that are part of the eco-tourism that is the mainstay of Cancun.

• The Tourist Zone
• Coba
• Xel-Ha
• Museo Regional de Antropologia e Historia

Think of Cancun and the image that immediately comes to mind are the vast powdery, incredibly white sandy beaches along the Caribbean Sea. Just about any water sport is available here-- parasailing, banana rides, jet skis, and snorkeling. Also, no stay at Cancun condo is complete without exploring its surrounding areas including the Mayan ruins that provide an interesting insight into the region's colorful history.

• Beaches
• Water Sports
• Mayan Ruins
• Ecological Parks
• Cenotes
• Fishing
• Swimming with the Dolphins

If you love golf, you will find the experience of calling one of the beautiful Cancun condos your home and playing in this Mexican paradise an experience worth cherishing. Apart from the two world-class golf clubs located within the city itself, there are two 3 par executive courses and a miniature golf course for the kids and three more 18 hole courses less than an hours drive away from Cancun.

• Cancun Golf Club at Pok ta Pok
• Puerto Cancun

The year round festivals and events are symbolic of its rich cultural heritage, its wild carnival spirit, its zest for a good life and its wild rocking ways. To be part of this exciting revelry and to not miss on all the glitz and glamour do book your Cancun condo or Cancun vacation rental well in advance.

• Bullfights
• Ballet Folklorico Nacional de Mexico-Aztlan
• Carnival Cancun

The Mayan and the Spanish legacy that characterizes the region of Cancun have also left an indelible mark on its cuisine. Leave the warm sanctity of your Cancun condo or Cancun vacation rental to sample some of these exotic culinary delights. The diversity of the flavourings and the enormous creativity used in the preparation of the Mexican dishes are something you will cherish for times to come. Also, the fun really begins when the sunsets. Live music dance clubs, bars, parties, festivals, shows, and restaurants definitely help to spice up the nights in Cancun. Be it French, Italian, American, Argentinean or Japanese, you can find just about anything to eat in the numerous eateries and restaurants in Cancun. Check out the Boulevard Kukulkan, where you can take in the sunsets on the lagoon's piers, candlelit Mayan gardens and elegant and fresh indoors complimented with a service with the smile.

The Bubba Gump, apart from the sumptuous menu includes an award winning drink, steak, Dixie-style baby back ribs, mahi-mahi, and shrimp. Not to be missed is the open air terrace with a fun waterfront bar. The Cambalache serves Spanish, English, Japanese, Italian and Portuguese menus in a rustic and elegant ambience with soft music adding to its cuisine delights. You cannot afford to miss Margaritaville, a bar and restaurant that simply explodes at night. The hotel zone is the perfect place to dance away the night. The special effects and laser and other state of the art light shows, non stop music, which covers everything from rock and reggae to salsa and techno will definitely have your rocking.

Open-air markets, malls, indoors shopping plazas are a paradise for the casual and the serious shoppers. Choose from the large varieties of perfumes for Cancun is also popularly known as the western capital of perfumes, so look forward to buying the best fragrances at the best possible prices. Though the hotel zone is home to the ultramodern malls where you can shop for the international brands, for the best bargains, check out downtown Cancun. The main street downtown is a sprawling market-bazaar where you will be able to bargain for some really unique stuff such as perfume, spirits and fine jewelry. Check out the large collections of hammock, which are Yucatan's most famous export and are considered to be the finest in the world. Then there are the panama hats that are famous for their lightweight and strength.

Huipils or the beautiful cotton dresses worn by the local Maya women are memorable souvenirs. Also through out the craft markets, you will be able to find woven plant holders, clothes hampers, wastepaper bins, food storage and handbags in all shapes and sizes. A good spot to check out for souvenirs is Mercado Veintiocho. The Plaza Kukulkan is a shopping center has more than 250 shops and boutiques and also 6 specialty restaurants, bars, cafes, as well as a Food Court. La Isla Shopping Village, on the Nichupte Lagoon under a giant canopy, is the most important commercial center in Cancun 's Hotel Zone. If you are looking for international brands, try out the Plaza Caracol, which offers the visitor a shopping experience in an atmosphere designed to guarantee the best in shopping and dinning experiences. Whatever may be your shopping preferences, you will definitely return to your Cancun condo with your wallet empty but your hands loaded with all the shopping bags.