prolog
How to Make the Most of Your Cancun Holiday
Yucantan Peninsula Map

CANCUN BY STEP
Travel Preparation & Highlights

STEP 01 Preview Dreaming of Cancun

01 Cancun MUST SEE
02 Cancun MUST DO
03 Cancun Must Eat

STEP 02 Planning: Drawing Cancun

01 Create a Cancun Trip
02 Complete Guide to Cancun Transportation
03 Cancun 3-night, 4-day course
04 1-DAY for Honeymoon Couples
05 1-Day Family Trip with Children
06 1-Day Activities to Enjoy Real Cancun
07 Chichen Itza Mayan Cultural Ruins Exploration 1 Day
08 Las Vegas & New York Stopover 2 Days

STEP 03 Enjoying Cancun

01 Real Caribbean Bay! What Makes Cancun Special?
02 Dive into a Caribbean paradise! Cancun's water sports
03 Beyond Your Imagination! Amazing Cancun's World of Activities
04 Hot Cancun Nightlife
05 An unforgettable beach wedding & photoshoot in the Caribbean
06 In Search of the Mysterious Civilization, the Maya

STEP 04 Eating a Taste of Cancun

01 Everything About Mexican Tacos, Taste Authentic Mexican Tacos
02 Charcoal-grilled Fajitas & Burritos
03 Enjoy Mexican-style chicken and beer 100 times more
04 Exotic Foods to Try in Cancun
05 Traditional Mexican drinks, cocktails, and beverages enjoyed in Cancun
06 Enjoy cheap and delicious local snacks

STEP 05 Shopping in Cancun

01 Remember Mexico Forever: Cancun Souvenirs
02 Special products you will regret not buying
03 A fantastic collaboration between the Caribbean and cigars of Central and South America.
04 Get Cheap Gifts for Your Trip Home! Supermarkets & Multi-Shops
05 BEST 4 Large Shopping Malls with Everything You Need

CANCUN BY AREA Cancun Area Guide

01 Hotel Zone
Hotel Zone Preview
Hotel Zone Recommended Course
Find the Hotel Zone
MAP
ENJOY
EAT
BUY
SLEEP

02 Downtown
Downtown Preview
Recommended downtown course
MAP
Getting to Downtown
ENJOY
EAT
BUY
SLEEP

03 Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Preview
Recommended courses in Playa del Carmen
Getting to Playa del Carmen
MAP
ENJOY
EAT
BUY
SLEEP

04 Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres Preview
Recommended courses in Isla Mujeres
Getting to Isla Mujeres
MAP
ENJOY
EAT
BUY
SLEEP

05 Chichen Itza & Tulum
Chichen Itza
Visit Chichen Itza
SEE
SLEEP
Tulum
Getting to Tulum
ENJOY
EAT
SLEEP

06 Holbox & Bacalar
Holbox
Go to Holbox
MAP
ENJOY
EAT
SLEEP
Bacalar
Getting to Bacalar
MAP
ENJOY
EAT
SLEEP

Travel Preparation Consulting
INDEX

A guidebook to Cancun, North America's premier vacation destination, a honeymoon dream, and a gift from the Caribbean!
The latest revised 2024-2025 edition, packed with the latest travel information for the fantastic paradise of Cancun!
A bucket list of things to see, do, eat, and do in Cancun, all in one book!

Emerald seas calling for relaxation, mystical Mayan ruins, and small villages in the Yucatan
Romantic honeymoon, special vacation destination Cancun information revealed!

Cancun is a representative resort on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, where the beautiful Caribbean Sea unfolds.
It is loved as a top vacation destination by many travelers from nearby America as well as from around the world.
Beneath the hot sun of Cancun, the ancient Mayan civilization's history and mysterious ruins remain intact.
Romantic beaches with blue lagoons, all-inclusive hotels that offer the perfect relaxation, and exciting marine activities and jungle tours make this a truly special travel destination.


The latest revised edition of "Cancun Holidays" 2024-2025 is packed with the latest travel information on Cancun.
We've divided the Yucatan region, including Cancun's tourist city of Hotel Zone, into six areas and introduced things to see, enjoy, taste, sleep, and shop in.
We've included recommended courses and itineraries by region so that even first-time travelers to Cancun can easily complete their trip.
In particular, it introduces Holbox, a hidden gem in Cancun not featured in other guidebooks, and Bacalar, an area that became even more famous through TV programs.


If there is a paradise on earth, it is here!
The perfect way to enjoy the heart of a vacation destination: an all-inclusive resort.

The biggest reason to choose Cancun for your honeymoon! It's the allure of an all-inclusive resort.
In the Hotel Zone, a luxury tourist special area formed along the blue lagoon, you won't have enough time even if you just stay in the hotel.
From all-you-can-eat hotel buffets all day long to a variety of marine activities and entertainment shows, the endless services offered to travelers are beyond imagination! Cancun, where you can enjoy the ultimate vacation while receiving the utmost hospitality at its resorts, boasts a perennially popular reputation among honeymooners seeking relaxation.
The latest revised edition of "Cancun Holidays" 2024-2025 has been particularly updated with updated resort information.
From high-end luxury resorts to all-inclusive resorts with reasonable prices and configurations, we offer a wide range of options, so travelers can simply choose the resort that best suits their tastes.


A beautiful beach collection that will make anyone fall in love at first sight!

How to enjoy the emerald Caribbean Bay in your own way! If you want to experience the unique Mexican atmosphere and leisurely pace, head to Cancun's public beaches.
If you're looking to mingle with travelers from around the world and have fun, head to Playa Mamitas, known for its frequent beach club parties. If you'd like to lounge in a hammock while waiting for the sunset or play beach volleyball with fellow travelers, head to Playa Norte. If you'd rather relax and watch the sunrise or sunset over a beautiful Caribbean bay frequented by locals, head to Playa Delfines! No matter where you choose to go, with "Cancun Holidays," you'll find the dazzling beach that's perfect for you.


Beyond your imagination! A grand adventure of nature-friendly activities across the ocean and jungle!

Cancun is a place where you can spend over a month enjoying different activities every day.
If you are wondering what outdoor activity is right for you, try 『Cancun Holiday』.
A variety of experiences are introduced, including snorkeling, ziplining, dolphin swimming, tubing, and sea kayaking.
In particular, be sure to check out Xel-Ha, the world's largest natural water park and a must-see attraction on your trip to Cancun; Xcaret, a large-scale artificial ocean park; Selvatica, a jungle tour theme park; and Explorer, a popular zipline ride through the tropical jungle.
Here, we have generously included must-do activities for travelers to Cancun, such as jungle tours, cave exploration, and yachting experiences.
The joy of choosing activities in Cancun, the ultimate vacation destination, is beyond imagination.


A comprehensive overview of the mysterious Mayan civilization's ruins!

Cancun, where representative ruins of the Mayan civilization remain.
We introduce key historical sites, including Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World; Tulum, nestled in a beautiful coastal landscape; and Coba, a ruins site nestled in the jungle.
"Cancun Holiday" meticulously captures the vivid scenes of Mayan history to provide readers with a realistic tour of the ruins.
In addition, we did not miss out on information on one-day package tours, which are most frequently chosen by travelers for efficient travel.
The Chichen Itza package, which includes a visit to the Ik Kil Cenote, once a place of human sacrifice but now a beautiful natural pond, and the Spanish colonial city of Valladolid, and the Tulum package, which includes the water park Cel Hana and the jungle ruins of Coba, are essential guides to help travelers make informed choices.


A new guidebook with "Smart Travel Preparation" and regional spot QR codes.

Your smartphone is a must-have for any trip abroad! This revised edition includes a new section titled "Smart Travel Preparation."
We've detailed how to use smartphone data in Cancun and how to utilize essential travel apps to help you plan a more convenient trip.
Additionally, QR codes were placed at local convenience stores.
You can quickly check the latest local information that changes every moment, and it has added convenience to check various travel information in real time, such as tourist attraction information, restaurant reservations and location confirmation, and bus and ferry schedules when traveling by public transportation.
"Cancun Holiday" is a guidebook that quickly suggests new methods suitable for the changing travel environment and provides practical help and confidence to novice travelers so that they can travel with more peace of mind.

Let's create a bucket list from the steps and plan a travel itinerary from the region!

The latest revised edition of "Cancun Holidays" 2024-2025 is divided into two main parts.
The first half of the book, a step-by-step guide, presents a bucket list of things to do, taste, and buy in Cancun, organized by theme.
If you've thoroughly enjoyed the best of Cancun's activities, tours, beaches, shopping, and Mexican food, let's take a look at the local area.
The Hotel Zone, full of luxury hotels that everyone dreams of when traveling to Cancun, downtown where you can experience the life of the locals, the dynamic and young city of Playa del Carmen, a paradise without even cars, the mysterious and beautiful tropical island of Isla Mujeres, Chichen Itza & Tulum full of hidden travel destinations such as Mayan ruins, cenotes, and Valladolid, and even Holbox, a gem-like resort only available in 『Cancun Holiday』, and Bacalar in 『Seojinine』 are all faithfully introduced with things to see, eat, and stay.
Even if you just follow the local courses recommended by the author, you will have an enchanting trip.

Get ready for your Cancun trip with our updated D-day missions and travel checklist!

The latest revised edition of "Cancun Holiday" 2024-2025 presents missions for each schedule, covering everything you need to prepare from 90 days before your trip to Cancun until the day of departure.
Just follow the travel preparation consulting, which consists of D-day missions and travel checklists, and you'll be ready for your Cancun trip.
The travel checklist is packed with information for first-time travelers, from passport preparation to how to book flights and accommodations, how to exchange currency and make payments locally, and practical travel preparations.
If this is your first time traveling to Cancun and you're feeling a bit anxious, don't worry.
If you follow along step by step, the day of departure will soon arrive.