After a sweaty morning playing Indiana Jones, cool off in one of Yucatán’s many natural pools made from limestone sinkholes. Chichén Itzá is the most well-known but other breath-taking spots include, Xel Ha, El Rey ruins and the Ek Balam pyramids. Inland, Cancun gets cultured with the region’s preserved monuments and landmarks telling the story of ancient Mayan civilization. Fret not however because Cancun’s resorts cater to all types of traveller, ranging from smaller family-run properties to all-inclusive luxury resorts complete with lazy rivers, spas, entertainment packages and more. Such beauty means that Cancun sees as many as six million visitors each year, with much of the coast privatised by countless resorts and complexes in the ‘Hotel Zone’.
Located on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, Cancun benefits from spectacular weather and calm seas which lap the region’s endless stretch of white sand coast. The holiday destination of many a spring breaker, Cancun offers much more than beach volleyball competitions with college kids and all-inclusive cocktails… although there’s no shortage of that too. Depending on your budget, stay within the old town of ‘Tradicional’ or ‘Nautica’ where mid-tier hotels overlook the boardwalk and town square, or, for a more high-end retreat, go south side for luxury lodgings a short taxi ride from town. Gay-run hotels, bars and clubs are in good supply, presenting Las Vegas style drag shows alongside lavish techno club nights and beachside pop disco. In a lucha libre chokehold with Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco competes for the title of most happening Mexico gay scene. After years of quietude, the town has seen a recent resurgence of its gay scene and LGBTQ-centred businesses helping to lure ex-pats, local youngsters and international jet setters looking to retire in Mexico. The gay population in Acapulco has been well established since Elizabeth Taylor and countless Hollywood celebrities made a home here in the mid-20 th century. By night, after romantic sunsets and an optional nap, Acapulco becomes one of the foremost party cities in Mexico proffering affordable, all-night partying amongst an excitable global crowd. Try Playa Condesa for a good gay company and skinny-dipping opportunities. Both charming and enigmatic, Acapulco by day allows visitors to bound between beach and restaurant, pausing to appreciate divine local cuisine and juicy beverages. Nicknamed “the pearl of the Pacific”, Acapulco entices visitors to the Pacific coast with its glittering sand shores and turquoise seas.