As recorded within the initial colonial sources, the island of Cancún was originally recognized by its Maya inhabitants as Nizuc (Yucatec Maya) that means either “promontory” or “point of grass”. In the years following the Conquest, a lot of the inhabitants died off or left because of illness, hostilities, piracy, and famines, leaving behind only [...]

Cancun, Mexico is inside the enticing state of Quintana Roo, house to the country’s Caribbean beaches, impressive Mayan Ruins and sizzling nightlife. So insignificant was this jungle, sparsely inhabited region in the thoughts of Mexican government bodies that it did not even have an official name right until 1902. When, in 1902, it was lastly given a name and territory status, it was named soon after army general [...]

Naturally, the beaches are the greatest attraction of Cancun with their gentle, white sand and outstanding turquoise-blue water. Cancun’s Resort Zone is actually just one lengthy seaside separated from the mainland by a system of lagoons. The amazing pristine sand of Cancun’s shorelines is mild in weight and awesome underfoot even within the blazing sun.  [...]