Comments on: 3 Things about Cancun that are not 100% true https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true Piggy-back ride with A&Z Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:03:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kent Erickson https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-159903 Kent Erickson Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:21:13 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-159903 Thanks for the tips whoever made backpack me! Thanks for the tips whoever made backpack me!

]]> By: How To Spend A Day In Isla Mujeres | Backpack Me https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-77589 How To Spend A Day In Isla Mujeres | Backpack Me Sun, 10 May 2015 15:59:22 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-77589 [...] travel to Cancun looking forward to spend relaxing days of sun, white sands and blue ocean. Even though all the [...] [...] travel to Cancun looking forward to spend relaxing days of sun, white sands and blue ocean. Even though all the [...]

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-43559 Zara Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:37:15 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-43559 I can picture myself staying in the area for many months too... lovely place, lovely people, as you well say! :) I can picture myself staying in the area for many months too… lovely place, lovely people, as you well say! :)

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-43556 Zara Tue, 14 Oct 2014 22:54:31 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-43556 The hotel strip feels very "American", that is true. But if you go downtown, it's pretty much like any other Mexican city. Nothing in specific go see/do, but a lot of nice strolling around if you're into that sort of thing. Oh... and food, of course... AMAZING Mexican food! ;) The hotel strip feels very “American”, that is true. But if you go downtown, it’s pretty much like any other Mexican city. Nothing in specific go see/do, but a lot of nice strolling around if you’re into that sort of thing. Oh… and food, of course… AMAZING Mexican food! ;)

]]> By: Evelyne https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-43552 Evelyne Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:10:14 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-43552 2 years ago my friend and I took a one way ticket to Cancun with the project to spend few months there and escape Northern winters. We had made NO reservation, had NO idea where to go and do, did not speak Spanish... We ended up in a small hotel downtown, clean, calm and we met the nicest people. We went all over the city by local bus, very cheap and efficient. Traffic is busy but much less crazy than other Latin american cities. Beaches are amazing and easy access from everywhere. It is cheap if you live and shop at local stores and supermarkets. It is safe, clean and all services (transportation...) are much more efficient than in the U.S! We ended up staying 7 months and we returned last year for another 8 months. Since we discovered other amazing places along the Maya Riviera (Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Tulum, Bacalar, Chetumal...) all very nice, safe and easy to live in. We are returning next week to Cozumel and plan to be there until next spring and maybe longer. Note that last year my 82 years old mom came from France and stayed there for 4 months! She loved it and plans the return! 2 years ago my friend and I took a one way ticket to Cancun with the project to spend few months there and escape Northern winters. We had made NO reservation, had NO idea where to go and do, did not speak Spanish… We ended up in a small hotel downtown, clean, calm and we met the nicest people. We went all over the city by local bus, very cheap and efficient. Traffic is busy but much less crazy than other Latin american cities. Beaches are amazing and easy access from everywhere. It is cheap if you live and shop at local stores and supermarkets. It is safe, clean and all services (transportation…) are much more efficient than in the U.S!
We ended up staying 7 months and we returned last year for another 8 months. Since we discovered other amazing places along the Maya Riviera (Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Tulum, Bacalar, Chetumal…) all very nice, safe and easy to live in. We are returning next week to Cozumel and plan to be there until next spring and maybe longer. Note that last year my 82 years old mom came from France and stayed there for 4 months! She loved it and plans the return!

]]> By: Duke Stewart https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-43528 Duke Stewart Tue, 14 Oct 2014 05:26:57 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-43528 Wow, this was a great guide to things untrue about Cancun. As an American, I'm kind of turned off to the idea of visiting. Though your post really makes me reconsider those previous thoughts. Wow, this was a great guide to things untrue about Cancun. As an American, I’m kind of turned off to the idea of visiting. Though your post really makes me reconsider those previous thoughts.

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-42842 Zara Sat, 27 Sep 2014 00:34:33 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-42842 Exactly!! I am glad you got to experience it too and you didn't let the negative comments influence you to take Cancun out of your travel plans! :) Exactly!! I am glad you got to experience it too and you didn’t let the negative comments influence you to take Cancun out of your travel plans! :)

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-42841 Zara Sat, 27 Sep 2014 00:32:43 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-42841 Massive constructions aside, Cancun is still very beautiful and I am sure that you guys would enjoy it there! Massive constructions aside, Cancun is still very beautiful and I am sure that you guys would enjoy it there!

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-42690 Zara Tue, 23 Sep 2014 23:01:56 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-42690 Not only it looks great, the temperature is also PERFECT!! :D Not only it looks great, the temperature is also PERFECT!! :D

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-42688 Zara Tue, 23 Sep 2014 22:59:35 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-42688 Hi Shaun, That area has indeed a lot of beautiful things worth exploring way beyond the touristic beaches. So I'd say: go for it!! :) And if you're there, do not forget to save some time to explore the cenotes: http://bkpk.me/cenote-cristalino-sacred-for-the-mayas-and-for-the-senses/ For us, it was one of the highlights of that coastal region of Mexico! Hi Shaun,
That area has indeed a lot of beautiful things worth exploring way beyond the touristic beaches. So I’d say: go for it!! :)
And if you’re there, do not forget to save some time to explore the cenotes: http://bkpk.me/cenote-cristalino-sacred-for-the-mayas-and-for-the-senses/
For us, it was one of the highlights of that coastal region of Mexico!

]]> By: Miriam of Adventurous Miriam https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-42646 Miriam of Adventurous Miriam Mon, 22 Sep 2014 22:57:05 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-42646 I completely agree with you! Cancun often gets negative remarks, but personally I really liked it there. Yes, there are many tourists, but that doesn't change the fact that it still has an insanely beautiful beach with turquoise water, lovely food and culture. I completely agree with you! Cancun often gets negative remarks, but personally I really liked it there. Yes, there are many tourists, but that doesn’t change the fact that it still has an insanely beautiful beach with turquoise water, lovely food and culture.

]]> By: Franca https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-42639 Franca Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:49:25 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-42639 That is kind of reassuring, me and Dale always travel on a budget and, even if we didn't, we aren't the kind of people that like resorts and luxury hotels. Cancun is appealing indeed but not for its expensive side, simply for its beauty! :) That is kind of reassuring, me and Dale always travel on a budget and, even if we didn’t, we aren’t the kind of people that like resorts and luxury hotels. Cancun is appealing indeed but not for its expensive side, simply for its beauty! :)

]]> By: Andrea Anastasiou https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-42632 Andrea Anastasiou Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:46:29 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-42632 That water looks INCREDIBLE! That water looks INCREDIBLE!

]]> By: Shaun https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-42596 Shaun Sun, 21 Sep 2014 02:32:54 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-42596 Thanks for this! I have avoided Cancun (for myself and readers!) for years because of everything you mentioned. This has always disappointed me because I have always wanted to visit the Myan ruins in the area. Now I can. Thanks for sharing! Shaun www.thislifeintrips.com Thanks for this! I have avoided Cancun (for myself and readers!) for years because of everything you mentioned. This has always disappointed me because I have always wanted to visit the Myan ruins in the area. Now I can.

Thanks for sharing!

Shaun
http://www.thislifeintrips.com

]]> By: We’ve got secrets that can’t leave Cancun… ;) | Backpack Me https://bkpk.me/3-things-about-cancun-that-are-not-100-true/#comment-2670 We’ve got secrets that can’t leave Cancun… ;) | Backpack Me Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:11:39 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=151#comment-2670 [...] Riviera Maya is a beautiful place. Beyond luxurious resorts, world-class facilities and everything else the [...] [...] Riviera Maya is a beautiful place. Beyond luxurious resorts, world-class facilities and everything else the [...]

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