It is no surprise that Cancun is one of Mexico’s most popular resort areas, with its gorgeous turquoise seas, white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. Hotels, malls, restaurants, and nightclubs are found in the Hotel Zone, which runs down the middle of the 15-mile-long sandbar. This is where you’ll find many of the all-inclusive hotels catering to families on vacation or couples on their honeymoon and everything in between. As you venture closer to the city’s downtown, “El Centro”, you’ll see a more local side of life, peppered with markets and traditional restaurants, as well as quality business class hotels and hostels.