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.
