Budget Cancun

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This is one of the most centrally located churches, with special architectural features. In addition to admiring the beauty of the construction, this is a good opportunity to witness the faith of the locals during the services. The services held are Roman Catholic and if you are lucky, you will see a typical wedding or a traditional baptism of the people from this part of the Caribbean.

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Every Mexican town has a spiritual guardian who protects the place and the people from catastrophe, to whom locals pray and give thanks. The Virgen del Carmen, is the Patron Saint of the Yucatán Peninsula, including Playacar and Cancún. Visit the church and admire the floral offerings and altarpieces that locals maintain so beautifully. If possible, try to stay for the service dedicated to this Virgin; you'll be surprised by the color and tradition of this celebration.

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La Parilla de Pepon specializes in Mexican grilled food, resulting in a relatively low-fat menu. A favorite among locals and adventure-loving tourists, this is where you can find tacos, steaks, cheese, freshly made tortillas, beans and salsas, all pretty hot. Order a beer to go with your dish to extinguish the hot chili peppers. Low prices.

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La Curva is a small place, and the decor is simple and unpretentious. The dishes are homemade, and possess qualities that captivate diners with their unique flavors. La Curva doesn't advertise itself much, and is no international franchise; its good food is advertising enough. The beautifully cooked meat and seafood dishes it offers make it as famous as it is. Low to moderate prices. Very convenient location; stop in while you're walking around Cancún.

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Fiesta Americana Condesa is a five star hotel with all the excellent qualities and amenities that you would expect. The buildings of this beautiful resort are built in the Mediterranean style. With the Caribbean on one side and the tropical Nichupte Lagoon on the other, you could hardly ask for a better location. During the day, the Condesa invites guests to participate in several activities, in the pool as well as out of it. One of the most pleasant activities is aquatic aerobics. At night you can enjoy delicious gourmet dinners in the hotel's restaurants.

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Recently voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this is the most famous site of Mayan ruins in the region. A "must-see" on anyone's list, this popular site can get crowded, particularly during equinoxes and solstices.

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Chichen Itza, located approximately 120 miles west of Cancun, is the largest and most important site of Mayan ruins in the region. The expansive park can be seen in two or three hours and its main focal point is a large pyramid, called the Temple of Kukulkan (also known as "El Castillo").

Each year, crowds flock to the park for both the spring and autumnal equinox. On those two days of the year, as the sun sets, shadows appear on the stairs of El Castillo in such a way that it looks as though a snake is slithering down the stairs. The Mayan people had a great understanding of astrology and mathematics. The pyramid was built with such accuracy and regard to astrology that the phenomenon of the slithering snake can only be seen on the days of the two equinoxes.

The Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012 and there is great debate about what will happen at the end of the cycle. Some people believe the world will end, but experts on the Mayan civilization believe it will simply be the beginning of a new era; a rebirth. To learn more about the Mayan calendar, and about Mayan history, visit Chichen Itza between now and the end of 2012. 

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This restaurant is a great example of what a Mexican cantina used to be. In addition to traditional dishes, they have live music, primarily performed by trios. The drinks are served here, there and everywhere, just like in the old days. An added attraction at La Valentina's is the Mexican haute-cuisine menu. Situated near the resort area, it opens its doors to the traditional Mexico of yesteryear. Moderate prices. Ideal for lunch or dinner.

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Fiesta Americana Condesa is a five star hotel with all the excellent qualities and amenities that you would expect. The buildings of this beautiful resort are built in the Mediterranean style. With the Caribbean on one side and the tropical Nichupte Lagoon on the other, you could hardly ask for a better location. During the day, the Condesa invites guests to participate in several activities, in the pool as well as out of it. One of the most pleasant activities is aquatic aerobics. At night you can enjoy delicious gourmet dinners in the hotel's restaurants.

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An environmentally aware tour operator with ecotours through the Mayan world, including biking, bird watching, kayaking, snorkling, and visiting archaeological sites.

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This kind of place is literally springing up all over Cancún, offering the tourist a great party atmosphere, live music, mariachis, popular groups, typical food and moderate prices. It's the kind of place that will form fond memories of Mexico with most tourists. Many return time and time again to enjoy the atmosphere. La Farándula has plenty of color, tequila, cocktails and fun, and all for the right price.

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Fiesta Americana Condesa is a five star hotel with all the excellent qualities and amenities that you would expect. The buildings of this beautiful resort are built in the Mediterranean style. With the Caribbean on one side and the tropical Nichupte Lagoon on the other, you could hardly ask for a better location. During the day, the Condesa invites guests to participate in several activities, in the pool as well as out of it. One of the most pleasant activities is aquatic aerobics. At night you can enjoy delicious gourmet dinners in the hotel's restaurants.

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This is the best place to go windsurfing and snorkeling. There are hotels, rustic restaurants, diving instructors that will take you to visit the closest reefs, and boats for sport fishing. It is said that the reefs resting under Akumal waters are the most beautiful in Mexico. Prices for diving or snorkeling are not too excessive.

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92km from Cancún is a stretch of beaches called Paamul. These beaches remain almost completely without tourist development or commercial infrastructure. The landscapes are rustic and quiet. You can rent a simple cabin and taste the typical dishes prepared by the locals. Camping is available.

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This is one of the best seafood restaurants, offering the freshest fish. Filleted or whole, the fish will delight. Seafood with choice ingredients, cocktails with shrimp, oysters, mixed selection, conch, crab and fish ceviche are all on the menu. To complement the main dishes, there's a side dish of white rice that goes well with the flavor of octopus in its ink. Because of the variety and the freshness of the products there is no better place to eat seafood. Prices are moderate and the restaurant is well situated inside Plaza Kukulcan shopping center.

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Fiesta Americana Condesa is a five star hotel with all the excellent qualities and amenities that you would expect. The buildings of this beautiful resort are built in the Mediterranean style. With the Caribbean on one side and the tropical Nichupte Lagoon on the other, you could hardly ask for a better location. During the day, the Condesa invites guests to participate in several activities, in the pool as well as out of it. One of the most pleasant activities is aquatic aerobics. At night you can enjoy delicious gourmet dinners in the hotel's restaurants.