Cancun
Cancun ... Yucatan resort
Cancun is one of the best destinations for the would-be tourist. The Cancun we know of today was developed as a result of government investment in the tourism industry. Cancun draws visitors because of its beautiful sea, great diving, and proximity to the Maya ruins. Just sitting on the white sandy beaches and gazing into the turquoise sea is an experience you wont’ soon forget.
Cancun’s history is more than just a young tourist community, its history dates back thousands of years. Cancun has many places where you can catch a glimpse of this affluent past. The Mayas were the first to settle the Yucatan, where Cancun is positioned, thousands of years ago. During their reign they constructed beautiful and famous buildings. They ruled over the land until about sixty years before the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors.
The Spanish arrived and claimed the region which lead to the creation of Mexico. After this the Yucatan area seemed to be ignored and forgotten. It wasn’t even given an official territory name until the year 1902 when it was named after an army general Andreas Quintana Roo.
For the next six decades Cancun was a sleepy fishing village. The tourism industry was next to nothing as the only tourist that did come only came to see the Yucatan Peninsula’s charm of Merida. The only people at the time who visited the coastline were individuals who chartered private planes to take them to secluded coves and rocky shorelines for scuba diving.
But in 1961 the totally isolated Yucatan would be open to the outside world as bridges and highways were completed that would give accessibility to the area. A paved street bordered by wide sidewalks was installed down the center of the island.
The Mexican government decided to make Cancun a resort town. It already had some of the ingredients of a resort town with its turquoise waters and sparkling white sand. This home to the ancient Maya and later a refuge for pirates fell into modern development as hotels and malls were built.
The resort was opened in 1974. Also in 1974 Quintana Roo became a state. During the 1980’s a building boom took place in Cancun which is still going on today. Its full time residents have swelled to over 400,000. The city attracts close to 3 million visitors annually including honeymooners and spring breakers.
Today Cancun is Mexico’s most popular tourist destination. The city is also a great place to stay while visiting the Mayan ruins. It attracts visitors from all over the world including the USA, Europe, and elsewhere.
Cancun lies directly south of New Orleans on the northeast corner of the Yucatan peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. It runs 14 miles long but only one-quarter mile wide. The lagoon separating Cancun from the mainland is Laguna Nichupte. Cancun is the world’s first computer-created resort. Because of its awesome weather, undeveloped beaches, and pristine environment a computer selected Cancun as the perfect location for a new resort.
The average daytime temperature in Cancun is 80 degrees Fahrenheit with only about 5 degrees variation year round. September to the end of November is the rainy season frequented by afternoon thunderstorms. You may experience some chilly nights during the winter but nothing a lightweight sweater can fix. The summers are hot and humid and are usually accompanied by frequent but brief showers. The hottest time of the year is from mid-May through the end of August when temperatures can reach a steaming 110 degrees Fahrenheit. On average Cancun receives more than 250 sunny days a year.
While in Cancun you’ll have a wide range of activities, events, and places to go. Chicken Izta, the capital of the Mayan civilization is in driving distance of Cancun. Tulum, smaller than Chicken Izta is a walled city on the Caribbean coast that dates back to 250-900 C.E. Downtown Cancun City is an active place with great entertainment and nightlife. Dining and food in Cancun is exceptional. Entertainment includes bars, clubs, adventure cruises, and more. While in Cancun you can enjoy a day of shopping. One thing is for sure, your trip to Cancun is sure to be a memorable one.
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