Cancun lies on Mexico’s Caribbean coast and with white sandy beaches and crystal waters it is a thriving holiday resort. Many tourists flock to Cancun to enjoy its temperature year round climate and sun. Another draw is the exquisitve food on offer in many of the cities restaurants and bars. Fish is top of the menu as well as traditional Mexican food, Tex-Mex and more American style cuisine. If you are looking for cheap Cancun apartments there are many you can rent from private owners. Events such as Revolution Day, a national holiday that commemorates the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910 with parades, speeches, rodeos, and patriotic events are worth visiting. In February Carnival comes to Cancun and there are street parades and dancing reminiscent of Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
When to go to Cancun
Cancun has a good year round temperature that averages at around 30 degrees centigrade. To avoid the big crowds and to take advantage of low season prices, the best months to visit are November to mid-December. Villas in Cancun during this time can be rented for very reasonable prices. From the holidays onwards until the end of April, prices generally tend to soar and the resort gets packed out with holidaymakers. The hurricane season lasts from June till November and although temperatures are hotter, storms and bad weather are common too. In May there are sailing events that take place along the coast of Cancun.
Getting to and around Cancun
Cancun has its own international airport and can be reached from many northern American airports such as Los Angeles and Florida. Once you have arrived the best and cheapest way to get around the resort is by bus. Bus services are reliable and frequent. Taxis are also a good way to see the sights but tend to be slightly more expensive.
Where to stay in Cancun
Self catering apartments in Cancun are a fantastic option for accommodation for you and your family. HouseTrip.com offers cheap apartments and villas in Cancun and many other world wide destinations. Whether you are planning a family holiday or business trip, HouseTrip offer a wide variety of accommodation options to suit all budgets. You can enjoy well equipped and comfortable accommodation by renting an apartment from a local private owner in Cancun.