From historical attractions and museums to water sports and boating excursions, Cancun offers travelers with plethora of options when it comes to exciting things to do and see in the city. There is something for everyone is this fascinating city.

Plaza de Toros:Mexico is as much famous for bullfights as Tequila. Travelers to Cancun ought not to miss a bullfight in this small bullring in the city downtown. Bullfights take place at Plaza de Toros every Wednesday.

"El Rey" Archaeological Site:Located in the heart of Cancun`s resort area, the "El Rey" Archaeological Site is the best place to witness the remains and vestiges of the Mayan civilization. This largest archaeological site in the country offers an interesting glimpse of Mexican history.

Boating Excursions:From Cancun, taking a pleasant boat cruises to nearby islands and lagoons is a very pleasurable experience that no traveler to Cancun should miss out on. Most popular are the sunset cruises to the beaches of Isla Mujeres.

Interactive Aquarium:The Interactive Aquarium in Cancun provides travelers with an opportunity to freely interact with the city`s amazing wildlife. Do not miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience of touching sea turtles conches, stingrays and urchins in the aquarium`s open area.

Travelers to Cancun looking for great accommodation options would be well looked after in this city that is home to several excellent hotels, villas, hostels and inns that well suit their needs and budget. From all-inclusive resorts and luxury hotels to affordable guest houses and hostels, lodging options in the city would leave travelers spoilt for choice.

Luxury Accommodation:Be it private villas, resorts or hotels, one does not have to try too hard to find suitable luxury accommodation options in Cancun. Replete with excellent services and amenities, Cancun is home to more than a dozen 4 and 5 Diamond AAA rated hotels. Some of the hottest luxury properties in the city include Fiesta Americana Condesa, Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas, Marriott Casamagna Cancun, Presidente Inter Continental, Melia Cancun, Sheraton Cancun Resort & Towers, Hyatt Regency, Hilton Cancun Beach & Golf Resort, Le Meridian Cancun Resort & Spa and J.W. Marriott Cancun.

Budget Friendly Accommodations:Cancun has no dearth of budget friendly hotels, resorts and inns that do not dig a hole in the pockets of the travelers. Offering all basic services and facilities, these are ideal choices for the budget conscious travelers. Travelers can also scout for all-inclusive resorts that include meals in their nightly charges or rent a villa if traveling in a group to keep the cost down. Some of the budget-friendly lodging options in Cancun include Hotel Royal Sunset Lagoon, Hotel Oasis, Hotel Laguna Suites Cancun Golf, Hotel Plaza Carrillo`s, Ocean Spa Hotel, Royal Sunset Cancun Spa Beach Resort and Hotel Soberanis Cancun.

All travelers to Cancun Mexico must have either a valid passport or a tourist car (FMT form) which is issued free of cost by the airlines, international airports, Mexican consulates or border-crossing points.

Nationals of US, UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Ireland who are in possession of a FMT form do not require a visa to enter into Cancun for touristic stays of up to 180 days.

Owing to year-round sunshine, Cancun is a wonderful place to visit anytime of the year. November to April is the peak travel season that witnesses an influx of travelers in the city from all around the globe. Weather during these months is very pleasant, sunny and breezy.

The city of Cancun enjoys a tropical climate with little temperature variations during different seasons. Cancun weather is characterized by year-round sunshine, onshore trade winds and pronounced rainy seasons. The annual mean temperature of the city is about 27 degree Celsius. Owing to proximity to the Caribbean the climate gets a little warmer from May to September. The city witnesses close to 115 days of rainfall per year.

Currency:Mexican peso is the unit of currency used in Cancun but US Dollars are also widely accepted. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks and foreign exchange offices that can be found all over Cancun.

Language:Sanish is the official language of Cancun. English is also widely spoken and understood by most people belonging to the tourism industry. Italian, French and German are the other foreign languages spoken in Cancun.