Why do tourists love Cancun?

As you surely know, Cancun is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. More than 12 million visitors come each year to enjoy this tourist destination, but what do tourists like the most?

The Beaches of Cancun

One of the things that captivates tourists is the sand of its beaches which, together with a crystalline turquoise sea in the background, is like something out of a postcard.
The characteristic white color and texture of the Cancun beaches is due to the coral reefs, and more specifically to the parrot fish, a species that inhabits the coasts of Quintana Roo. This fish feeds on the algae that grows on the corals, and when it does this, it also eats a little coral, which it discards already pulverized.

Did you know that the sand in Cancun does not burn your feet?
Compared to most beaches, which are made up of sand and silicon crystals, Cancun's beaches have a large amount of powdered coral, so the color that reflects the sun's rays, combined with the fineness of grains, makes it always at the ideal temperature to walk barefoot on it.

Its Gastronomy

Mexico has a great gastronomic richness, and you can savor it first-hand with the great variety of typical dishes that you will find, from the typical cochinita pibil to exotic dishes such as grasshopper tacos.

The 7 dishes you must try:

1. Tikin Xic Fish: The fish is seasoned with achiote, banana, chili, tomato, red onion, a little sour orange juice is placed on top and it is wrapped in a banana leaf and then cooked in embers or baked underground, a delicacy!
2. Papadzules: Freshly made corn tortillas stuffed with boiled egg soaked in pumpkin seed sauce, and bathed in a classic sauce from the south of the country, tomato with habanero chili. Ideal for lunch.
3. Cochinita pibil: Marinated pork with achiote, sour orange juice, a touch of white vinegar and various spices. Traditionally it is cooked underground wrapped in a banana leaf overnight, it is enjoyed in tacos accompanied with red onion and pickled habanero chili.
4. Castacan tacos: Tacos made with pork meat, the peculiarity is that the cut with which they are made has a part of meat, another part of fat and another part of skin, it is cooked in such a way that the meat is soft and juicy, while the thin layer of skin is allowed to brown, so each bite is a delicious mix of textures and flavor.
5. Lime soup: It is a natural turkey or chicken broth seasoned with spices that are added to a previously cooked mixture of tomato, garlic, onion, habanero pepper and cinnamon, let it boil and add juice and slices of lime, to serve Julienne strips of fried tortilla are added. Fresh and delicious!
6. Salbut: It is a small puffed corn tortilla that is covered with avocado, lettuce and shredded chicken, accompanied by tomato and purple onion with pickled habanero chili. Delicious to calm hunger at night.
7. Marquestas: It's not necessarily a dish, it's technically a dessert, but you should definitely try them. A rolled crepe with a sweet filling, it can be cajeta, pastry cream or chocolate, and as a slightly strange but delicious touch, edam (ball) cheese is added. a sweet and sour delicacy for an afternoon stroll.

International recognition. Since 2010, Mexican food has been registered with UNESCO as an intangible heritage of humanity.

Culture

One of the reasons to visit and love Cancun is definitely to get to know the Mayan Culture first-hand and you can do this easily since in the hotel zone, just 1 kilometer from the Solaris Hotels is the El Rey archaeological zone, a site of the pre-Columbian Mayan culture and is made up of 47 structures that had functions of maritime trade and fishing activities.
If you are enchanted by the archaeological ruins of El Rey, then we also recommend you visit Chichen Itza and Tulum, which are some of the most important sites of this interesting culture and are only a couple of hours from Cancun.
Another way to learn a little more about the Mayan traditions is by visiting the Mayan Museum of Cancun, which is located less than 5 minutes from the Solaris Hotels, at km 18 of the Hotel Zone. where you can see important pieces of the Mayan culture, and where a guide can give you a historical tour of the ruins of San Miguelito, which are located on the same land.

The 4 archaeological ruins you must visit:

1. Chichen Itza: 200 kilometers from Cancun , in the archaeological region of Chichén Itzá, is one of the 7 wonders of the Modern World: the Kukulkan temple. Of the nearly 200 archaeological sites related to the Mayan civilization, this is the most popular and visited of all. Here you will find the Sacred Cenote, a circular pool of 60 meters in diameter and a depth of about 15 meters, where the Mayans perform sacrifices, offerings and sacred rituals
2. Tulum: The also international ruins of Tulum (tulum means "wall" in Mayan), Located on the edge of a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea, it had two main functions: as a lighthouse for sailors and as a point of maritime and land trade. And although the iconic structure is the most visited in the place, walking around you will find ideal places to rest and admire the nearby ruins.
3. Cobá: Between Chichén Itzá and Tulum there is an obligatory stop, where you will admire the ruins of the largest commercial city built by the Mayans. This city was so complete that it had several religious temples, of these, the pyramid of Nohoch Mul is the one that stands out among all, it is a little more than 42 meters high, which is equivalent to almost double the pyramid of Chichén Itzá. This ancient city has a series of lakes around it, which could be a factor for this city to receive its name, which translated into Spanish is "water with moss" or "abundant water".
4. Xaman-Ha: These little-known ruins in Playa del Carmén were one of the first sites that the Spanish walked in Mexico. From these beaches the Mayans went out to sea in boats to the island of Cozumel on a pilgrimage to please the goddess Ixchel, to obtain good harvests and fertility for their women.

Xcaret before became a theme park in 1990, it was known as Polé Ruins. now days you can find archeological remains within the park,which cares about the local flora and fauna as well the archeologic remains.

Nature

The natural beauty of the entire Riviera Maya is incredible. On a one-week trip you can do many outdoor activities such as immersing yourself in one of the mythical cenotes, swimming in underground rivers, zip-lining through the imposing Mayan jungle and swimming surrounded by colorful fish. In addition, in the Riviera Maya there is the second largest coral reef in the world, so it is an ideal place to do activities such as snorkeling and diving to discover the incredible marine fauna that inhabits the reef such as turtles, manta rays and many fish.
Depending on the time of year you visit Cancun, you can enjoy unique experiences of nature. For example, if you come between June and September, you can swim with the imposing whale sharks and experience the bioluminescence of plankton on the shores. As well as seeing the birth of turtles and even helping their release into the sea, at Solaris we are committed to the environment, taking care of the flora and fauna around us, the eggs that the turtles lay in the warm sand of our hotel are transferred to small containers, where they are kept away from any predator that tries to eat them, once hatched the turtles are released into the sea

The Riviera Maya

Cancun is located at a strategic point to visit other cities with great charm such as Tulum, Playa del Carmen and the Women Island. On your vacation in Cancun you can easily get to know various points of the Riviera Maya, whether you rent a car or travel by bus. In addition, at Solaris Hotels you can book a tour that will take you to explore a beautiful corner of the Mexican Caribbean with transportation and food included. If you travel to Cancun there is no excuse not to explore beyond the city limits, since in a range of 3 hours you will find endless activities and beautiful places to visit. with a wide variety of options, even for the most daring.

Development

With its almost 50 years of being a city, Cancun has established itself as an excellent tourist destination with hotels, shopping centers, restaurants, natural parks, entertainment centers and more, you will always find something new to visit, since it is in constant evolution, but at the same time you will have the opportunity to delve into the nature of this city, which even before it was a city, already had a history thousands of years old, and is waiting to be discovered once again by you.

Security

Security is a very important point to take into account when deciding the destination of your next family trip. Despite some rumors that have circulated on social networks, Cancun is one of the safest cities in Mexico, especially the hotel zone. You can enjoy a completely safe vacation for you and your family in this destination.

Climate

Cancun has a privileged climate for those who enjoy spending the day at the beach, since the temperature remains between 26 and 33 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Many call it "The Eternal Summer" because the season changes are not really noticeable except for the rainy season between September and November where the typical rainfall of the tropical climate cannot be missed. The sea maintains a pleasant temperature at any time of the year, even in winter, so whenever you are here you can enjoy a good dip in the Caribbean Sea.

Local people

Mexicans are recognized worldwide for our hospitality, with our treatment, we can make our visitors feel welcome and warm as in their own place of origin, so our visitors fall in love with Cancun and visit us constantly. Mexicans are recognized in the world for making our visitors feel at home, the hospitality, kindness and joy of our people is something that characterizes us and delights travelers from all over the world. This makes many come back year after year to visit us. In the Solaris Hotels in particular, we have a team of friendly people, this being the main virtue of our hotel and one more reason to love and visit Cancun year after year.

Do not hesitate any longer, and see for yourself, visit Cancun with your loved ones, and fall in love with the Mexican Caribbean.