On the finish of final yr I flew to Mexico to expertise Cancun with lowcostholidays. One large purpose of the journey was to bust the parable that lowcostholidays solely cope with price range resorts – it’s fairly the opposite! In addition they concentrate on some fairly particular mid-range and luxurious resorts too, and I acquired to expertise two of them throughout my keep; The Moon Palace and Le Blanc Spa Resort (try my evaluation of Le Blanc Spa Resort too).
Alongside filming my movies, taking tonnes of photographs and testing the resorts, my good friend Ollie and had numerous enjoyable within the course of. We had simply sufficient time to get out of the resorts and uncover a few of Cancun’s highlights, in addition to travelling inland to the boarder state of Yucatan. Listed here are my 3 favorite issues to do in Cancun…
1. Store for native treasures in Market 28
We visited Market 28 on our first day in Cancun, which was really helpful to us by the useful concierge at Moon Palace Golf Resort & Spa (our first resort). Market 28 is a conventional Mexican flea market, which is made up of a labyrinth of alleyways and stalls. Right here yow will discover domestically made jewellery, ceramics, clothes, rugs, hammocks, ornaments and normal Mexican paraphernalia. It’s excellent for selecting up souvenirs and items.
We spent a few hours getting misplaced in Market 28, bartering with the distributors and attempting on every part we noticed. I purchased a vibrant ceramic ‘day of the useless’ cranium, which is now in delight of place in my lavatory. Contained in the market are additionally some genuine Mexican cafes serving ‘avenue meals’ fashion dishes. The meals is unbelievable and the persons are pleasant. I might actually advise grabbing lunch right here as a part of your go to!
Travelista Tip: The distributors are eager to make a sale, and at instances you may really feel as for those who’re being hassled. If you happen to’re not , simply give them a agency ‘no thanks’ and stroll on. If you wish to purchase one thing, make sure to negotiate the value down.
2.Uncover the Mayan tradition of Chichen Itza
I beloved visiting Chichen Itza a lot that I wrote a complete weblog submit about it (What to anticipate when visiting Chichen Itza). Chichen Itza is considered one of Mexico’s most visited vacationer sights and a brand new Surprise of the World. It’s an historical Mayan metropolis and is the proper place to find out about Mexico’s fascinating historical past and tradition. The location is unfold out over many acres, and there’s rather more to find right here than the well-known El Castillo pyramid.
If you happen to’re visiting Cancun, you may go to Chichen Itza on a day journey, which is strictly what I did. As Chichen Itza is within the bordering state of Yucatan, it’s a considerable 3 hour drive every method. However for those who can man up and face the journey, it’s completely value it! A day journey to Chichen Itza is the proper possibility if you wish to add a slice of tradition to your Cancun seaside vacation.
Travelista Tip: Excursions to Chichen Itza from Cancun could be organized both on the journey brokers on the town, or at your resort. Excursions embrace return coach journey, lunch, admission and a tour information.
3. Celebration the night time away at Coco Bongo
Cancun is known for being a celebration city and downtown Cancun has an amazing alternative of golf equipment, bars and leisure venues. However the clear winner in Cancun’s nightlife scene is Coco Bongo; an all-singing, all-dancing cabaret membership. The easiest way to explain Coco Bongo is that it’s like Cirque du Soleil in a nightclub. It’s ridiculous, mind-boggling and fabulous all on the identical time.
I had SO a lot enjoyable at this place and fairly actually didn’t cease dancing from the second I arrived to the second I left. The environment is unbelievable and vitality is infectious. Singers, dancers, trapeze artists, contortionists, arial dancers, fireplace breathers and different extraordinary performers come collectively to placed on a spectacle of epic proportions. Even for those who’re unsure if that is your ‘factor’, I urge you to offer it a go!
Travelista Tip: You should definitely purchase your tickets prematurely. You should buy them from most resort receptions, however beware they’ll add on a fee. We purchased ours for less expensive from a ticket tout at Market 28, and you’ll all the time purchase them on-line.
Picture credit score http://www.cocobongo.com.mx
Picture credit score http://www.cocobongo.com.mx
For extra journey tips about Cancun and a more in-depth take a look at what I acquired as much as, try my highlights video under:
What do you consider my prime 3 issues to do in Cancun? Is there anything you suppose that needs to be added to my record? If you happen to’re pondering of visiting Cancun or just loved this submit, it love you to depart me a remark within the field under! x
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