Cancun: Neighborhoods

El Centro The heart of Cancun, this area caters to wallet watching tourists with its moderately priced hotels and open air markets where bargaining is fair game. It also has a bustling nightlife and restaurant scene.

Zona Hotelera Featuring the most posh and amenity-laden hotels the city offers, this district has one major street, the palm-tree-lined Boulevard Kukulcan, as well as a bevy of upscale shopping malls.

Punta Sam North of the main city, this district has a sprinkling of hotels and restaurants and is perfect for vacationers looking for a quiet beach getaway. El Centro is a 20-minute cab ride away.