Cancun - Mexico

General information and travel tips


Things to do
- Jet-ski, parasailing, scuba diving and boating
- Golf (The main golf course is Pok-Ta-Pok)
- Swimming in Playa Los Cocos Beach
- Reef diving on southern beaches and on offshore islands
- Snorkeling in the reefs of Farito, Manchones and Chitales
- Windsurfing and parasailing in Nichupte Lagoon
Visit the flea market on Tulum Avenue, where silver items and handicrafts brought in from all of Mexico are plentiful

Places to visit
- Aquaworld
- Mayaventura, a huge theme-park labyrinth
- Museo de Arte Popular Mexicano
- Parque Natural Garrafon
- Reserva Natural Tres Rios (Park)
- Las Ruinas del Rey, ancient Mayan structure
- Acuario Interactivo
- Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin Botanical Garden
- Centro Ceremonial Kohunlich, ancient Mayan ruins
- Iglesia de Cristo Rey, architecturally significant church
- La Sagrada Familia, Catholic church.
- Museo del INAH
Zona Arqueologica del Rey, Mayan archaeological site

Useful telephones
Tourist Assistance: 01 (800) 903-9200
Police: 060
Traffic Police: 8840710
Fire Dept: 8841202
Ambulance: 8841616
Port Captain: 8801360
Consumer Affairs: 8872877
Private Ambulance: 883-1000
Hospital Americano: 884-6133
Hospital Total Assist: 884-1092
American Medical Care Center: 883-1001 883-1003
Regional Hospital: 884-1818
Unica Pharmacy: (24 hrs) 840-555
Hospital Americano Pharmacy: (24 hrs) 884-6133

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