Cancun, Mexico

The area of the tourism industry experienced rapid growth during the 1980s, made possible by enthusiastic foreign investment. Large hotels began to flourish - offering full service and amenities, abounding in luxury and exclusivity. This also applies to shopping centers, which began incorporating some of the best boutiques, jewelry stores and restaurants. These factors prompted the state of the area. Already considered a paradise of sun and sea by the color of its waters, the delicate beauty of its beaches of powdery sand and the lush vegetation of its ecological reserves, Cancún was still improving its reputation.

Cancun can be divided into three main areas: the hotel zone, the city and the Ecological Reserve is blessed with incredible lakes and mangrove swamps.

Hotel District

The District hotel is composed of the so-called Great hotels tourism (hotels of four and five star deluxe). Hotels and shopping centers are distributed along the main boulevard Kuculkán, which runs along the 21 kilometers (13 miles) from the island. This district undoubtedly generates the highest revenue and has the greatest economic impact on the nation, compared with the rest of the state. This area is where the trendiest, most popular nightclubs, the best international restaurants and major entertainment venues are located larger.

Cancún

Cancun city changes the landscape, but not too drastic. quiet provincial life here is more picturesque, folkloric and simplicity of some of the stores offers a marked contrast to the million dollar hotel chains. Restaurants in this district serve typical local food and snacks, providing a real opportunity to taste some authentic Mexican dishes made at home. There is also a large number of shops in the city. For additional entertainment, theaters and cinemas are located in the main streets.

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Last but certainly not least, the third district is located in the Biosphere Reserve Sian Ka'an, where nature still reigns in the history of this area. Covering hundreds of miles, is the most genuine of Mexico ecosystem, home to a diverse number of plant and animal species. The government and nonprofit organizations every effort to preserve this area as a wildlife refuge containing many endangered species.

Archaeological sites are located in the vicinity, extending towards the four cardinal points. Structures tell the story of the settlements of the Maya of the peninsula, and almost every rock reveals traces of the historical and cultural legacy which these inhabitants left behind.