Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Cancún
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Cancún, Mexico — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera).
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Top pick
Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera)
Beachfront resorts, malls, the touristy core.
12 km from center
#2
Downtown (El Centro)
Local Cancún, authentic food, half the price.
2.3 km from center
#3
Isla Mujeres
Day-trip island — golf-cart pace, snorkeling, El Garrafón park.
18 km from center
Getting around
Buses (ADO) for distance; taxis or rental for the ruins.
Use only authorized taxis. Drive carefully outside cities at night.