This place is so beautiful. Isn't it? Welcome to Cancun in Mexico
Cancun is well known for its gorgeous white sand beaches and turquoise water
the colour of the water is so unbelievable it's like I don't know I haven't seen anything like
this it's a different shade of blue and green just so beautiful
Cancun was just a small fishing town on the Northeast coast of the Yucatan peninsula but today
it's arguably the most popular tourist destination in Mexico. In this video, I'm going to talk about
what you need to know before travelling to Cancun and the top things to do here
Most likely, you will fly directly to Cancun international airport since there are direct flights from almost
all major cities in Europe, US and Canada. we flew directly from London to Cancun and our flight took
around 11 hours. Before entering Mexico you need to fill out a landing or immigration form
and a customs form if you want to save sometimes you can fill out the immigration
form online otherwise your airline will hand it to you on the flight make sure to have a pen with you
Once you go through the board you will be given back the bottom part of the form
which is the exit part of your immigration form it is very important to keep it safe you have to
present it before boarding your vlog back home if you lose the form you have to pay a fine
when you get out of the departure hall you will be surprised by the number of people approaching
you there are mostly taxis and rental car companies it can be overwhelming especially if you have been
on a long flight like us. The taxi from the airport can be expensive you can always bargain the price
but I recommend you book a transfer with your hotel, of course, if you can. if you're looking for
a cheaper option you can take your bus to Cancun city and then take another boss or a taxi to your hotel
now about money, the Mexican peso is the the official currency of Mexico but many places in
Cancun and in general Yucatan accept American dollars plus you can even withdraw US dollars
from some atms but don't do that the exchange rate is high and you have to pay a lot of commissions
so when you go to any atm read the sign carefully and make sure it will give you Mexican pesos
the best and safest place to stay in Cancun is the hotel zone also known as Zona Hotelera it is
a long strip of beach lined up with hotels, luxury resorts villas and restaurants. The most convenient
way to go around the hotel zone is to take a bus the most popular routes are R1 and R2 which run
between the city centre and the hotel zone. A one-way ticket costs 10 pesos which is roughly 50 cents in US dollars
probably you know this already but I will mention it again because it's important
do not drink tap water in Cancun there are many contaminants in Cancun's tap water which can
upset your stomach and make you ill most hotels and resources provide free bottles of water for
their guests plus a bottle of water is quite cheap in Mexico so don't risk it and avoid drinking tap water in Mexico
now let's talk about the top things to do in Cancun Cancun's beaches
Most hotels in the Hotel Zone have a designated area on the beach where you can sunbathe and relax
but try to go further and walk along the beach for the best beaches in the area you can go to Playa Delfines
Playa Chac Mool and Playa Forum
Eat at Senor Frogs
Cancun is too touristy and it is hard to find authentic Mexican food but this doesn't mean you can't have delicious food
Thee are so many good restaurants in the hotel zone but if you want to have some fun while eating or drinking
head to Señor Frogs where you will find a lively atmosphere
Take a day trip to Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is just a 20-minute boat ride from Cancun so you can easily jump on a boat
and go to this beautiful island. Isla Mujeres is actually home to one of the most beautiful beaches
in Mexico so make sure to check out Playa Norte which is ranked in the top 10 beaches in the world
Explore Cenotes
Yucatan in Mexico is famous for having amazing cenotes and there are more than 8000 Cenotes on the peninsula.
Cenotes are natural sinkholes they are formed when the limestone
bedrock collapses and reveals the groundwater. you can go swimming in cenotes or even go for a scuba diving
Snorkelling or Diving
Cancun is a great place for water activities such as snorkelling and diving
perhaps one of the most unique underwater attractions here is the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art
or MUSA. there are 500 sculptures on the water to encourage coral reef development
Visit Chichen Itza
From Cancun, you can take a day trip and visit one of the New 7 wonders of the world, Chichen Itza
a ruined Mayan city Chichen Itza was one of the largest Mayan cities
and was a major economic power in the region the most magnificent structure of the city
is this 30-meter tall pyramid known as el Castillo you can drive here or take a bus from Cancun city
Go to Playa Del Carmen
Only an hour south of Cancun, there is a lively beach town called Playa del Carmen
it is actually one of the largest cities in Yucatan Playa Del Carmen has a distinct
European influence and unlike Cancun there are no high buildings. Apart from the beautiful beaches
the main attraction is here this car-free street known as the fifth avenue in this street you will find
boutiques, hotels, restaurants, bars local shops and street art performers
Take a Day Trip to Tulum
Tulum has become a popular tourist destination since it is home to some of the best beaches
in Mexico and the Ruins of Tulum. Playa Paraiso is definitely the most beautiful beach in Tulum
a trip to Tulum is something you don't want to miss there are so many amazing places and things to do
around Cancun and in Yucatan so don't stay only in Cancun and try to explore as much as you can and
have fun I'm going to share more videos about Mexico in the coming weeks so don't forget to
subscribe. Same as always thanks for watching and see you in the next video
apparently, wherever we bring rain with us and today we are in Cancun and it's raining and this is
probably not that common here. yeah people come over here for the sun. The thing is it is warm so we don't mind