Destination information
A great all-round destination, Cancun is perfect for those seeking to combine a stylish beach holiday with excellent hotels, offering a superb range of amenities and activities. Playa del Carmen and adjacent Playacar have a more compact, resort feel with shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the requisite sandy beaches! For those seeking the 'real' Mexico, Tulum is altogether quieter with well-preserved Mayan ruins.
Eats & drinks
Local Living
Small beer - £0.55
Can of coke - £0.55
Loaf of bread - £0.85
Bottle of wine - £5.40
The above are approx local supermarket costs.
Getting there
Flight details - You fly non-stop from Gatwick, with Mexicana to Mexico City, where you conveniently connect on to your flight to Cancun.
Flight time - The outbound flight departs London Gatwick at 13.10 and arrives into Mexico City at 19:00, then departs at 20:45 to arrive into Cancun at 22:50. The inbound flight departs Cancun at 12:55 and arrives into Mexico City at 15:15, then departs at 17:45 and arrives into London Gatwick at 10:40 the next day. Please note these flight times are approximate and are subject to change. Please check you ticket for exact details
Time difference - GMT -6 hours.
Language - Spanish.
Currency - Mexican Pese M$.
Star attractions
- Beautiful Beaches
- Fantastic Diving
- Mayan Ruins
Additional info
Water World
There are beaches and water sports in abundance. For unrivalled snorkelling, head to Xel-Ha natural water park, a 22-acre freshwater lagoon. Here and at Xcaret Ecopark you can swim with dolphins in natural conditions.
Cultural Experience
Tear yourself away from the beach for a day trip to Chichen Itza, one of Mexico's most famous archeological sites. Other gems not to be missed include the ruins of Tulum and Xcaret theme park.
Daytime Distractions
There are numerous golf courses in Mexico. Shops, bars and restaurants provide a distraction from the beach in Playa del Carmen or bag yourself a horse for a ride through the jungle and along sandy shores.
Total Flexibility
Tailor-make your ideal holiday by combining hotels we feature in different destinations. Try a multi-centre holiday across different islands or combine with a US visit.