About Cancun, Mexico

Cancún, a Mexican city on the Yucatán Peninsula bordering the Caribbean Sea, is known for its beaches, numerous resorts and nightlife. It’s composed of 2 distinct areas: the more traditional downtown area, El Centro, and Zona Hotelera, a long, beachfront strip of high-rise hotels, nightclubs, shops and restaurants. Cancun is also a famed destination for students during universities’ spring break period.

• Weather: 21°C, Wind E at 0 km/h, 92% Humidity
• Elevation: 10 m (30 ft)
• Founded: April 20, 1970
• Highest elevation: 10 m (30 ft)
• Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
• Population: 628,306 (2010) United Nations