Miles of beaches, endless luxury accommodations and a nonstop party atmosphere have transformed this once sleepy village on the Yucatan coast into one of Mexico's most popular tourist attractions, particularly during spring break.

Cancun could be split roughly into 2 parts: The downtown area, el centro, is home to many smaller hotels, quaint restaurants, and shops. The famed Hotel Zone, zona hotelera, is on a 14-mile peninsula jutting out into the Caribbean Sea.