•Pesos, as well as US dollars, are accepted here. It is ideal to exchange money before arriving

•Do not use electronic credit cards as the transaction fees will be very high

•Use buses instead of a taxi. Buses are cheaper compared to a taxi. Many hotels provide buses free of fares

•Use sunscreen and protect yourself from the heat

•It is a good idea to develop a friendship with the employees at the resort. You will get many upgrades

•Give big tips. These tips do not go unnoticed, you will get good service

•Cancun has clubs, bars, and restaurants for all age groups. So go out to have fun

•While buying, negotiate well, you will get a good deal

Before 1970 Cancun hadn't ever been considered a holiday destination, let alone a destination for its nightlife. The young adventurers from America, wanting an economical getaway found the pristine white sand. The word spread and people from all over the world started arriving in droves and now it is the best beach nightlife destination in the world. Cancun has nightclubs, bars, and live music for everyone to unwind and rock. 

Punta Cancun is the party zone of Cancun. The difference in the city of Cancun during day and night is amazing. Daytime is about long white sand beaches, and during the night, it becomes one big extreme nightlife-loving city. The night in the city sees one party after another, and all the clubs and bars fight against each other to woo the visitors into their web.

This city offers a nightlife of fun, entertainment, music, and dance for everyone according to their desires but one should know where to find it as each club have their own entertainment menu to spice up the nightlife.

•Enjoy the beaches: Cancun is best known for its picturesque beaches. The popular beaches are situated along the main boulevard and in the Hotel Zone. Some of the best beaches in Cancun are: Playa Delfines, Playa Tortuga, Xcacel Beach, Forum Beach Cancun, Playa Caracol.

•Great Mayan Reef. The best place for snorkeling near Cancun is at Punta Nizuc. You can go snorkeling even in Xcaret and Xel-Ha.

•ScubaCaribe, a private enterprise that offers its customers scuba diving lessons and excursions to destinations that include underwater sculptures, shipwrecks, natural reefs, and cenotes. 

•Delphinus Punta Cancun, located within the Hyatt Ziva, right in the centre of Cancun’s Hotel Zone. For more dolphin experiences, you can also visit Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres, about a 20-minute boat ride from Cancun.

•Admire the wildlife at Isla Contoy: Isla Contoy is a national park and is one of the most important bird nesting sites in Mexico. It is home to some 150  bird species and nesting place for sea turtles. You can also swim with whale sharks off its coast from June to September. It is located about 19 miles north of Isla Mujeres. 

•Cancun Wax Museum: Visitors will see realistic wax models of over 100 characters and have fun photo ops with wax replicas of popular characters/celebrities from movies, television, politics, and Hollywood. Blvd. Kukulcan, La Isla, Zona Hotelera, 77500, Cancún.

•Planetario De Cancun KaYokon: This small planetarium in Cancun offers visitors a chance to watch constellations, galaxies, and other planets in amazing detail while sitting in comfortable auditorium seats and also visit the science museum attached to the planetarium. Av. Palenque s/n, M05, Lt 1, SM21, 77505 Cancún.

•Indulge in a relaxing spa treatment: Treat yourself with a luxurious and soothing spa treatment in any of the premier spa Cancun resorts with spa treatments that combine native ancient Mayan healing therapies with modern stress-relieving techniques. Also, you can invigorate yourself in any of Cancun’s yoga studios. 

•Take a temazcal at a Mexican spa: Temazcal is an ancient ceremony, involving medicinal plants and hot volcanic rocks, performed for both physical and spiritual healing. You sweat it all out while the ceremony takes place and then take a steam bath. Temazcal Cancún, located in the Hotel Zone.

•Swim in an underground river: Cancun is surrounded by networks of underground rivers. Most significantly in the Yucatan Peninsula, you will find the longest network of underground rivers and caves in the world, particularly in the tourist spot Xcaret Park. Check out their website.

•Taco tour: Find out about authentic Mexican food with a Taco Tour. Visitors can learn everything about the best taco joints in Cancun from an experienced taco guide in a 2.5-hour tour. Meeting Point: Chedraui Super Market, Av. Coba 9, Cancun, Quintana Roo

•The Tequila Museum: Know everything about Mexico’s famous drink in the Tequila Herradura Sensory Museum. The 1.5-hour tour takes you through the history of the Herradura tequila-making process from how tequila is distilled to proper tequila drinking etiquette. It is located on the second floor of La Europea Liquor Store in the Hotel Zone.

•Go snorkeling: One of the most popular activity to do in Cancun is Snorkeling as it is home to the Great Mayan Reef. Best place for Snorkeling near Cancun is at Punta Nizuc. You can go snorkeling even in Xcaret and Xel-Ha.

•Go scuba diving: You can try scuba diving at ScubaCaribe, a private enterprise that offers its customers scuba diving lessons and excursions to destinations that include underwater sculptures, shipwrecks, natural reefs, and cenotes. 

•Go jetpack skiing: Jetpack Adventures, also a private enterprise that offers its customers the thrill of flying in the air over the sea water with their water jetpacks, jetovators, and fly boards which use water pressure to shoot the riders up out of the water into the air and do gravity-defying flips and maneuvers with the help of an instructor. They are located at La Isla Shopping Mall Blvd. Kukulcán Km 12.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún.

•Go parasailing: At Parasailcenter in the Hotel Zone of Cancun, visitors can enjoy a thrilling ride in the sky after learning the proper techniques and safety regulations. Conditions apply. Parasailcenter is located Kukulcan, La Isla, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún.

•Go zip-lining: Zip-lining is one of the favourite activities in Cancun. There are a total of 10 different zip line circuits where you’ll zipline over Sea and splash into the water from great heights, soar above the jungles and splash into cenotes. Check out the websites for the best thrills and prices.

•Go ATVing: There are different companies offering ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) activities in Cancun, most of which take you through the jungle providing thrills as well as nature trails. Xplor is a great place to go ATVing. Check out their website. 

•Swim with dolphins: Avail yourself of the opportunity to swim, play, and learn about the dolphins in Delphinus Punta Cancun, located within the Hyatt Ziva, right in the centre of Cancun’s Hotel Zone. For more dolphin experiences, you can also visit Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres, about a 20-minute boat ride from Cancun.

•Indulge in a relaxing spa treatment: Treat yourself with a luxurious and soothing spa treatment in any of the premier spa Cancun resorts, with spa treatments that combine native ancient Mayan healing therapies with modern stress-relieving techniques. Also, you can invigorate yourself in any of the Cancun’s yoga studios. 

•Take a temazcal at a Mexican spa: Temazcal is an ancient ceremony, involving medicinal plants and hot volcanic rocks, is performed for both physical and spiritual healing. You have to sweat it all out while the ceremony takes place and take a steam bath. Temazcal Cancún, located in the Hotel Zone.

•Swim in an underground river: Cancun is surrounded by networks of underground rivers. Most significantly in the Yucatan Peninsula, you will find the longest network of underground rivers and caves in the world, particularly in Xcaret Park. Check out their website.

•Taco Tour: Find out about authentic Mexican food Taco with Taco Tour. Visitors can learn everything about the best taco joints in Cancun from an experienced taco guide in a 2.5-hour tour. Meeting Point: Chedraui Super Market, Av. Coba 9, Cancun, Quintana Roo

•The Tequila Museum: Know everything about Mexico’s famous drink in the Tequila Herradura Sensory Museum. The 1.5-hour tour takes you through the history of the Herradura tequila-making process from how tequila is distilled to proper tequila drinking etiquette. It is located on the second floor of La Europea Liquor Store in the Hotel Zone.

•Mexican sombrero (traditional Mexican hat)

•Silverware Mayan jewelry

•Hand-painted margarita glasses

•Hammocks

•Serape (blanket-like shawl)

•Weaved baskets

•Olinalá wooden boxes

•Tequila (Mexico's national drink)

•Huipiles (traditional Mexican clothes)

•Mexican/Zapotec

•Rugs

•Maracas (native percussion instruments)

•Leather goods

•Mexican marionettes (clay figures)

•Huaraches (hand-woven leather sandals)

•Xtabentún liqueur

•Onyx sculptures