Cancún is divided into two areas, the City and the Hotel Zone. In the City, visitors will find all the services of a modern urban centre ¿banks, restaurants, churches, consulates, markets, hospitals, and so forth. The Hotel Zone is the tourist area, where visitors can engage in a host of activities, like shopping in world-class stores, see the main attractions, stay at fabulous hotels, and eat out in wonderful restaurants. And then, of course, there are the world-famous beaches that turn Cancún into a unique place.

Tulum is an ancient walled city built by the Maya. It lies 128km south of Cancún. It used to be one of the region¿s major cities. Built on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, it was protected by a wall and two watchtowers. The castle is a must-visit, as are the temples, the House of Columns, and the Halach Uinic House.

Chichen-Itza is 200km away from Cancún along national road 180, and 120km from Mérida. It was one of the most important Mayan cities, its power lasting from 750 to 1200 AD. Now it is an archaeological site in the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula. Important Maya ruins at the site include the large temple known as El Castillo, whose 365 steps lead up to the temple of Kukulcán at the top, the Ball Court, the Sacred Well, the Hall of the Thousand Columns, or the Temple of the Warriors.