There are so many reasons to visit Mexico’s Caribbean resort
of Cancun, which has enjoyed a steady growth to become one of the most beloved holiday
paradises in the world.
Not least of these is the weather
in Cancun.
The Cancun climate is warm year-round, with an average of 26
degrees, but not too hot as it’s cooled by the sea breeze.
Plenty of people go to Cancun for tanning by day and partying by
night, but the opportunities on offer for an activity holiday seem too good to waste.
Extreme Water Sports
The protection offered by the Baja Muheres makes Cancun’s beaches
the ideal spot for extreme water sports such as the latest craze, flyboarding. Not for the
faint-hearted, the flyboarder straps on a water-powered jet pack and, attached to the end
of a hose, goes flying up a hundred feet into the air behind the towing motorboat.
Slightly more traditional is the option to skim across the surface of
the turquoise water by jet-skiing. The option to hire can be expensive, so a better way
can be an organised excursion which may combine with the chance to try another favourite
water sport, snorkelling.
Scuba Diving
Those who want to venture deeper underwater can take advantage of the
many reputable scuba diving centres based in and around Cancun.
With PADI qualified instructors, they will show you the magnificent
coral reefs and colourful marine life up close and personal. There are plenty of spots up
and down the coast, such as Cozumel, where dive
excursions go to and back in a day, often for a very reasonable cost.
Mayan Adventures
Fans of the Lara Croft series will be hooked on the prospect of
exploring spectacular jungle scenery at the same time as some of the most atmospheric
Mayan ruins on earth.
Within a short distance of Cancun, some of the best ruins are at
Chichen Itza, where the climb up the 75 foot temple to the god Kukulkan is well worth the
exertion. Set in the midst of a jungle, the site also features what archaeologists believe
is the best preserved court for the Mayans' mysterious sport of pelota.
Theme Parks
There are several theme parks perfect for family outings in the Cancun
area. Of these perhaps the best is Xcaret, an
archaeological eco-park based around the Mayan past.
It features among its attractions a walk-through cave infested with
bats, as well as the coveted opportunity to swim with dolphins, stingrays or even sharks.
The rides you would expect are all there, including the newest of them, Adrenalina, which
takes you on a thrill packed boat ride full of rapid turns and splashdowns.
With all of this and more, Cancun offers something for everyone with
an active holiday in mind.
Of course, the real test to find out how energetic you are is if you
still have it in you to explore the famous Cancun nightlife afterwards.
By Simon Clark.
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