Read reviews from tourists about Cancun, one of the most famous beach resorts in Mexico. What do they write about the weather, hotels, sea, sights and excursions? Tourist advice. Pros and cons of 2021 Cancun holidays
Cancun weather reviews
The resort has a mild climate, so you can come whenever you want. According to tourists, the best time to stay in Cancun is the dry season, which lasts from November to early May.
Alina: "In November in Cancun +26 ... + 28 ° С, and summer continues. A wonderful combination of blue sea, white sand and hot sun. We spent most of the time on the beach."
The weather is hot in summer and September. There is a high probability of heavy rains and typhoons.
Nadya Platonova: "June is hot! Sometimes it is unbearable. The temperature was kept at around + 33 ° C, dropping by a couple of degrees at night. If you are not a fan of the heat, think, perhaps it is worth considering other destinations or visiting Mexico in winter."
Cancun hotel reviews
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The spa town is divided into two parts. In the tourist area of the Hotelier on the Cancun Sand Spit, there are many hotels that accept tourists on an all-inclusive program. And downtown is far from the coast. Accommodation there is budgetary, and you have to travel to the beaches by bus.
To make your vacation in Cancun in 2021 a success, read the reviews of tourists about the hotels and choose the one that you like.
Review of the hotel Riu Cancun 5 *:
Alexander S: "Riu Cancun 5 * is an excellent hotel with an excellent location and good service."
Review of the hotel Grand Oasis Cancun 5 *:
Anastasia G: "In Grand Oasis Cancun 5 * we had the smallest bracelet - a lilac lite, but even with it you feel like a king: 9 restaurants, 11 bars, a huge territory, pools, peacocks, iguanas, herons, casinos, clubs, circus show" ...
Review of the hotel Dos Playas Beach House By Faranda 3 *:
Catherine: "Dos Playas Beach House By Faranda 3 * - the best vacation in my life. The round heated pool was open until 8 pm. The alcoholic cocktails are simply excellent."
There are Cancun hotels, about which tourists have left negative reviews:
Review of the hotel Krystal Grand Punta Cancun 5 *:
Iraida: "As soon as Krystal Grand Punta Cancun 5 * drove in, we immediately noticed the absence of toothbrushes and toothpaste. I had to go down to the reception and ask them to report to us. hotel, so we went out into the city and had fun ourselves. "
Reviews about beaches and sea in Cancun
The popular resort is one of the best beach destinations in the country. Excellent sandy beaches stretch for more than 20 km. They are all free. In the hotel area on the coast, there is an area without waves and an area where it is often stormy.
If you come to rest with children, choose the first 9 km to Punta Cancun. The beaches are well-maintained, and the entry into the water is very shallow.
The best beaches in Cancun in 2021, according to tourists:
- Karakol
- Las Perlas
- Juventud
- Linda
- Langosta
- Volador the Dog
- Tortuga.
katekomarik: "Playa Caracol was during the day on weekdays. A lot of shade, enough space. There are sun loungers, a bar, a pier. The waves are average, they do not hit. The beach is clean, the seaweed does not interfere with swimming."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Cancun
Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster sites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
The nature of Mexico is amazing! Vacationers are happy to travel to the Xcaret eco-park, the Contoy nature reserve, the Rio Lagartos natural park, the Pink Lakes and the island of women - Isla Mujeres.
According to tourists, excursions to cult monuments from Cancun are popular - to Chichen Itza, the settlement of Coba, the colonial city of Valladolid, to the ruins of Tulum and the cenote of Ik-Kil. Outdoor enthusiasts choose cave diving, diving at the famous Underwater Museum, snorkeling and extreme attractions at the Xplor theme park.
Study reviews of tourists about excursions in Cancun and choose the most interesting routes.
Svetlana: "Three Mayan stories in one day - a great excursion. A lot of impressions. The program is perfectly composed, rich and informative. I highly recommend it." More about the excursion →
Olga: "The order and time of visiting the sights were very well chosen. Chichen Itza was almost empty, you could easily move around the territory and not be afraid to lose your guide. I would also like to include at least 30 minutes for an independent inspection." More about the excursion →
Pros and cons of staying in Cancun
The Mexican resort is good because in one trip you can sunbathe, swim in the sea, see modern megacities, enjoy the rich nature and see the Mayan monuments.
pros holidays in Cancun in 2021, according to tourists:
- Clean warm sea.
- Wide sandy beaches.
- Excellent surfing and diving conditions.
- Nice service.
- Delicious Mexican food.
- Friendly locals.
- Interesting excursions.
oh_kletka: "The water here is so hard to believe. High waves, unreal color and transparency, fabulous sunsets and sunrises."
Minuses:
- Vacation is expensive.
- There are no direct regular flights - only with connections in Europe or the USA.
- Long flight.
- Hot climate.
- Danger of typhoons.
- A lot of trash.
- Throws a lot of algae on the shore.
Evgenia Zubkova: "I preferred to swim in the pool. The ocean was too hot + 30 ° С and full of algae."
Travel tips for Cancun
The most convenient and cheapest form of transport in the resort is buses. They make stops on demand. To stop a bus in Cancun, just wave your hand.
According to reviews for 2020, excursions in Cancun are expensive. Explore the sights and surroundings of the resort yourself! Rent a car or team up with someone to order a taxi. Full day taxi services cost up to $ 300. The most expensive are taxi drivers who park next to hotels.
Car rental is well developed in Mexico. For rent, take an international driving license and a credit card for a deposit. Many tourists rent scooters. Two-wheeled transport is convenient to drive through the streets of the resort, but you should not travel outside Cancun. There are many concrete roads outside the city. After rain, they are slippery, and it becomes unsafe to ride motorcycles.
It is better to take dollars with you, because the exchange rates for the euro and the dollar in Mexico are about the same. It is easy to find an exchanger, but it is more profitable to change money in bank branches.
Neon_Helen: "You can pay in dollars, but there is a condition: the purchase amount must be at least 51% of the denomination of the bill. If you have a $ 20 bill, then the purchase must be $ 11, then the payment will be accepted and change is given in pesos."
Buy souvenirs not in large malls, but in the markets. Here the assortment is better and the prices are lower. Pay with local currency - Mexican pesos and remember that Mexicans are suspicious of large denominations.
