Much can be said about the time of the Spanish Empire in the Americas, but one thing for sure is that many beautiful cities remain from that time, and Mérida is no exception. With Palenque ticked-off the list, we continued our northbound journey and took a bus to the airport in Villahermosa, to catch a flight to the capital of the state of Yucatán (with one of those exotic airlines that Simon likes so much). We spent most of our day wandering around the ruins, really worth the visit – especially to the site’s Museum. Like in Tikal, but on a much smaller scale, only part of what it used to be a great Maya city state has been rescued from the jungle and can be visited. I should think the only reason to visit this unremarkable town is to explore the nearby ruins of what nowadays is one of the most important archaeological sites in Central America. Once the confusion was cleared, we dropped the bags in our palatial lodgings and went out to grab some dinner. After waiting for the owner for absolute ages, it eventually transpired that we had somehow managed to book a family room for eight people, but we were only two people and therefore Simon was clearly a different Simon although they only had one Simon on the list. Despite having Simon’s name on her reservations list, the good woman on duty the evening of our arrival would not let us check in until the owner was called in, and we could not make any sense of the reason why – despite the fact that we were all talking to each other in Spanish (which both of us speak).
It had not been easy to find accommodation at the height of the festive season, and by the time we started looking in earnest all we could get was this very basic hostel, but we were only stopping for one night so we decided to book and hope for the best. Taxis are also frequently used in Cancun, keep in mind that they are not metered so the fare should be negotiated before starting the trip.Note: for practical details on transport, fares, travel times, etc check out Simon’s HOW WE GOT THERE section further down.Ī slight misunderstanding when booking our hostel over the internet caused a humorous moment on arrival. Depending on where you choose to stay, many attractions and necessities will be within walking distance as well. Getting around Cancun is made easy by the multiple bus routes that run frequently and consistently. The Ka’Yok’ Cancun Planetarium has shows that will broaden your mind and give you a break from the sun, and afterwards you can visit Parque De Las Palapas to experience local culture and delicious street food. Mercado 28 is an open-air market that will give you an exciting, authentic Cancun experience. There is a lot to do in Cancun once you’ve had your fill of the sun (or you skimped on the sunscreen and are walking around looking like a lobster). Hostels in the Zona Hotelera are a short walk from the white sand beaches, famous nightlife, and various restaurants and bars along the beachfront strip! Staying in the downtown district will be a more traditional Mexican experience with markets, local bars and restaurants, and other local hotspots are only a couple minutes away. There are hostel options in Cancun’s downtown district, as well as the Zona Hotelera which is a long strip of large hotels, nightclubs, shops, and restaurants. Many of the Cancun hostels also offer hostel activities like BBQs and parties, as well as bookings for tours, snorkelling, and other great events! Most of the hostels offer both private and dorm rooms, pools, and immaculate indoor and outdoor lounge space. Hostels in Cancun are highly rated, beautifully decorated and perfectly located for you to enjoy a true piece of paradise. Cancun is known for its long stretches of white sand beaches, turquoise water, and legendary nightlife. It has a tropical climate, with a hot, rainy season from May to October and a cooler, drier season from November to April.
Cancun is located on the Yucatán Peninsula just off the Caribbean Sea.
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