Cancún

Getting there

• By air: Cancún International Airport (CUN), the main gateway to the Mexican Caribbean.
• From the airport: ADO buses to downtown and Playa del Carmen, private or shared transfer, and taxi (agree the fare before getting in).
• Maya Train: a station near the airport connects to Tulum, Bacalar and Chetumal.
• To Isla Mujeres: ferry from Puerto Juárez, Playa Tortugas and other terminals.

Where to eat

Well-rated places on TripAdvisor (2026-09).

• Mochomos Cancún

  Mexican, steaks and seafood
  5.0
• La Madalena

  Mexican and grill
  4.9
• Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar

  Steakhouse and seafood
  4.8
• Taboo Cancún

  Seafood and international, oceanfront
  4.9
• Taquería Coapenitos

  Al pastor tacos and quesadillas (budget)
  4.8

Tours & activities

• Playa Delfines
  Cancún's largest free public beach
• Chichén Itzá day trip with cenote and Valladolid
  Full-day tour
• Catamaran to Isla Mujeres
  Snorkel and beach club
• Xoximilco Cancún
  Night party on trajineras (Xcaret Group)
• Snorkeling in the National Park
  Reef near the Hotel Zone

Where to rent

Most popular areas to rent a property.

• Zona Hotelera
  Oceanfront, tourist atmosphere; the highest rents in the city.
• Centro / Downtown
  Local life and services; noticeably lower rents than the Hotel Zone.
• Puerto Cancún
  Marina residential development; premium profile.
• Playa Mujeres / Costa Mujeres
  Growing area to the north, with resorts and golf.

Commonly used rental sites: Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Inmuebles24.

Where to stay

Well-rated options on TripAdvisor (2026-09).

• Hyatt Ziva Cancún

  All-inclusive, oceanfront
  4.6
• Moon Palace The Grand

  All-inclusive, luxury
  4.7
• Riu Palace Las Américas

  All-inclusive, adults only
  4.5
• Meliá Casa Maya Cancún

  All-inclusive, beachfront
  4.4

TripAdvisor rankings favor all-inclusives; downtown and the Hotel Zone also have boutique and city hotels.