Cancun, Mexico
Discover Cancun with Inspirato when you stay at one of our two partner hotels. The Waldorf Astoria Cancun overlooks 100 acres of sandy shoreline tucked amid mangroves. Each of its rooms and suites offers a private balcony—perfect for admiring ocean or lush garden views. The ultra-modern NIZUC Resort & Spa sits at the very southern tip of Cancun’s Hotel Zone, featuring panoramic ocean views and incredible on-site dining options.
Lively Caribbean City Perched on Gulf of Mexico
One of the most-visited destinations in the Caribbean, Cancun is a place of contrasts: You can sunbathe on secluded postcard-worthy beaches by day and live it up in legendary nightclubs by evening. Upscale resorts hug the sugar-sand beaches along the warm, tranquil Gulf of Mexico, where the water hovers around an inviting 80 degrees year-round. The city of Cancun itself is a fun-loving blend of all-night discos, lauded restaurants, and mega-shopping centers. Scenic outdoor adventures—including snorkeling in a cenote and exploring the remote Isla Mujeres—are excellent nearby excursions, while the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá make for a memorable day trip.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
Cancun International Airport (CUN) -
Currency
Pesos -
Official language
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Time zone
Same as NYC -
Average temperature
89℉ in summer; 82℉ in winter
Experience Highlights
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Chichén Itzá
One of the most recognizable landmarks on the Yucatan peninsula, Chichén Itzá is a carefully preserved archaeological site of Mayan ruins. Its most notable structure is the pyramid-like El Castillo—once a temple to the gods.
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Playa Delfines
Cancun’s longest and widest beach is a paradise for sun worshippers and water sports enthusiasts. Come here to parasail, surf, or catch a glimpse of the wild dolphins for which the beach is named.
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Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
May through early September is the best time to snorkel alongside giant whale sharks, which the region is known for. These slow-moving gentle giants feed on plankton and are the largest shark species in the world.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Cancun Vacation
Thanks to its location along the Gulf of Mexico, Cancun enjoys warm weather year round. In the winter months, visitors can expect highs in the low 80s, with temperatures dipping to the high 60s at night. Summertime high temperatures rarely rise above 90 degrees. Rainy season is May through October, but overall, the destination is known for its sunny days—more than 250 on average per year. The sea temperature is warm all year, making Cancun an excellent hub for outdoor water sports.
