Ships from: East Patchogue, NY
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide— but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.
This exciting new addition to our series puts the beauty and excitement of Cancun at your fingertips. Our expert authors will guide you to the very best of Cancun— fabulous snorkeling and scuba spots, delicious Mexican restaurants, sublimely beautiful golf courses and the hottest nightspots. Candid and evocative reviews of Cancun's accommodations, from all-inclusive luxury resorts to small European-style guesthouses, will make planning your lodgings a snap. Our authors have sought out the best day trips from Cancun including trips to Mayan ruins, nature reserves and stunning parks. With detailed maps, a helpful dictionary of Spanish terms and a glossary of traditional menu items, Frommer's puts Cancun at your fingertips!
Other pocket-sized guides to Mexico's leading resort areas include Frommer's Portable Los Cabos & Baja, Frommer's Portable Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo & Guadalajara and Frommer's Portable Acapulco, Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo. Full-sized, more in-depth guides include Frommer's Mexico and Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan.
| List of Maps | vii | |
| 1 | Planning Your Trip to Cancun | 1 |
| 1 | Visitor Information, Entry Requirements & Money | 1 |
| 2 | When to Go | 10 |
| Cancun Calendar of Festivals & Special Events | 10 | |
| 3 | Active Vacations in & Around Cancun | 15 |
| 4 | Health, Safety & Insurance | 15 |
| What to Do if You Get Sick | 16 | |
| 5 | Tips for Travelers with Special Needs | 21 |
| 6 | Getting There | 24 |
| 7 | Getting Around | 28 |
| 8 | Planning Your Trip Online | 33 |
| The Best Websites for Cancun | 33 | |
| Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource | 35 | |
| 9 | The Pros & Cons of Package Tours | 38 |
| Fast Facts: Mexico | 42 | |
| Change to Mexico's Phone Numbers Announced | 48 | |
| 2 | Settling into Cancun | 49 |
| 1 | Orientation | 50 |
| Fast Facts: Cancun | 55 | |
| 2 | Where to Stay | 58 |
| 3 | Where to Dine | 70 |
| 3 | What to See & Do in Cancun | 79 |
| 1 | Beaches, Watersports & Boat Tours | 79 |
| 2 | Outdoor Activities & Attractions | 84 |
| Ruinas Del Rey, Cancun's Little Piece of History | 86 | |
| 3 | Shopping | 87 |
| 4 | Cancun After Dark | 89 |
| 4 | Day Trips: Island Getaways & Nature Parks | 92 |
| 1 | Isla Mujeres | 92 |
| Fast Facts: Isla Mujeres | 98 | |
| If You Want to Overnight in Isla | 104 | |
| 2 | Nearby Eco-theme Parks & Reserves | 110 |
| 3 | A Detour to the Punta Allen Peninsula | 115 |
| 5 | A Glimpse of the Maya: Nearby Ruins | 119 |
| What You Need to Know When Traveling in the Yucatan | 120 | |
| 1 | Tulum | 121 |
| Tulum: A Friendly Difference of Opinion | 124 | |
| 2 | Coba Ruins | 127 |
| The Best Websites for Chichen-Itza & the Maya Interior | 130 | |
| 3 | The Ruins of Chichen-Itza | 131 |
| Appendix | Useful Terms & Phrases | 142 |
| 1 | Telephones & Mail | 142 |
| 2 | Basic Vocabulary | 143 |
| 3 | Menu Glossary | 148 |
| Index | 152 | |
| General Index | 152 | |
| Accommodations Index | 159 | |
| Restaurant Index | 160 |
Overview
Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide— but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, ...