Compare Cancun holidays

No shrinking violet, Cancun is quick to show off her natural assets. And no wonder. With powdery white beaches, tiny offshore islands and clear turquoise waves, she's a stunner.

Stretch out on sugary sands, swim in warm seas, snooze to the sound of Caribbean waves and thank Mother Nature for smiling down on this place.

The entire region is rich in stunning scenery, from Mayan pyramids and coconut palms to jungle vines tumbling into sunken swimming holes. You don't get much more tropical than holidays in Cancun.

Supersize your night out. While the sun-soaked days are deliciously lazy, darkness turns Cancun into a different animal.

With a pimped-up breed of super clubs designed specifically to supersize your fun, Cancun's nightlife is nothing short of legendary. You'll find everything from mega clubs and hipster lounges to salsa dens and hard rock hangouts. There's a party out there for everyone, so pull on your glad rags and prepare to paint the town red. After all, you're on holiday in Cancun!

Meet the real Cancun. Despite the luxury hotels, mega-resorts, unsupervised Spring Breakers and souvenir grottoes stacked with sombreros, this place has plenty of soul.

While the Hotel Zone is pretty much reserved for holidaymakers, Downtown Cancun is a place where the locals live. Here, you'll find lashings of Latino spirit, cheap family-run hotels, lively plazas, leafy parks and street food stalls that will have you at hello. If you want a taste of authentic Mexico, it's the real deal.