Cancun holidays

Expect to sample authentic Mexican cuisine in the city of Cancun but we highly recommend seeking out an authentic seafood restaurant. As you’ll be situated on the coastline, you’ll enjoy incredibly fresh fish that is caught and prepared daily. Lorenzillo’s is considered to be one of the best restaurants in the city with its own lobster farm on its premises. Not into your seafood? Head to Parque de las Palapas, where you can sample street food from a range of vendors and do a little people-watching at the same time. Cancun is known for its lively nightlife scene, so expect to find plenty of bars serving up tasty cocktails and spirits.

Cancun’s beaches offer a slice of paradise. Playa Delfines is where you’ll find the infamous Cancun sign, great for snapping a picture in front of with your fellow travellers. Prefer to spend more of your time in the water than on the sand? Playa Chac Mool is the location for water sports in the crystal clear, turquoise waves. Simply looking for a location to immerse yourself in a good book and enjoy a little peace and quiet? Then Puerto Morelos is the perfect spot to experience such tranquillity. Pack your snorkel mask too, as you’ll find the Mesoamerican reef along the shoreline featuring vibrant corals and marine life.

You’ll never be bored in Cancun. This fast-paced city always has something fresh and exciting on offer, no matter your travel preferences.

Head downtown: Take a break from the sun and spend a lazy afternoon exploring downtown Cancun. Here, you’ll find a plethora of authentic restaurants, flea-market style shops and stalls and souvenirs. Get into the spirit and haggle with the shop owners to get a good price for the things you want to buy and enjoy this fun snapshot of local Mexican life.

See the Cenotes: These incredible underground caverns feature stunning blue pools of water and awe-inspiring limestone walls. You can swim, snorkel and scuba dive in these unusual locations. You’ll need to organise a trip to see these incredible natural spectacles. There are regular tours that operate or you can take a taxi to visit the most popular cenotes near Cancun in Puerto Morelos.

Plan a night out: Even if you aren’t a night owl, an evening on the Cancun strip is a must. Reminiscent of Las Vegas, expect bright lights, music and lots of places to stop off for a drink and some entertainment. Coco Bongo is a destination most people head to, you can book tickets to get in and see the shows featuring acrobatics and musical tributes. Cancun isn’t just a party resort, there’s something for all tastes in this vibrant location. Push yourself and experience something new during your visit.