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I've stayed in many hostels in my time, but this place was the worst! When I arrived in Cancun it was a stiffling 40 degree heat and they refused to turn the air-con on until 11pm! It was full of bed-bugs (breeding in the heat no doubt) and had one tiny bathroom for the entire hostel to...more I've stayed in many hostels in my time, but this place was the worst! When I arrived in Cancun it was a stiffling 40 degree heat and they refused to turn the air-con on until 11pm! It was full of bed-bugs (breeding in the heat no doubt) and had one tiny bathroom for the entire hostel to share (needless to say it was filthy). I was supposed to stay 2 nights but I checked out after the first and stayed elsewhere. Staff were unhelpful.close

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by amandadavies7497 – posted on Apr 12, 2007

2

cancùn is really only great for the beaches and shopping. the beaches are amazing but if you don´t want a nasty sun burn you gotta have money for an umbrella and table. and if you want to go shopping, you need a lot more money. really, just try looking for more out of the way...more cancùn is really only great for the beaches and shopping. the beaches are amazing but if you don´t want a nasty sun burn you gotta have money for an umbrella and table. and if you want to go shopping, you need a lot more money. really, just try looking for more out of the way places and hole in the wall places and out of the way beaches because if you don´t, you´ll go bankrupt.close

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by mgerboc – posted on Apr 9, 2007

10

I really love Cancun, this is the third time I´ve been here. If you avoid the wet season, the weather is beautiful everyday. It normally gets a bad rap because of Springbreak, but if you make the effort you can still find deserted parts of the beach and you can get decent and really budget...more I really love Cancun, this is the third time I´ve been here. If you avoid the wet season, the weather is beautiful everyday. It normally gets a bad rap because of Springbreak, but if you make the effort you can still find deserted parts of the beach and you can get decent and really budget accomodation downtown. It´s also a really good base for visiting other areas of the Yucatan.close

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by alanamar – posted on Mar 30, 2007

9

Yeah, we all know what Cancún´s known for nowadays: Gigantic Hotels, Loads of Americans (not to mention the young, drunken spring breakers), and overpriced...well...everything. In many aspects, this is true, and it isn´t for everybody. However, if you have the opportunity (I...more Yeah, we all know what Cancún´s known for nowadays: Gigantic Hotels, Loads of Americans (not to mention the young, drunken spring breakers), and overpriced...well...everything. In many aspects, this is true, and it isn´t for everybody. However, if you have the opportunity (I went because I´m living in Mérida at the moment), and you´re intrigued to find out what Cancún´s all about, I definitely think it´s worth seeing for a day. If you´re trying to save a few bucks, I stayed at Hostel Meson de Tulum, a great value in the Ciudad de Cancún, and, if you play your cards right and look for the right deals, you can cruise the gorgeous beaches and have as much of a wild time in the Zona Hotelera as anyone else. I guess my attitude toward spending a night there was more along the lines of "Why not give it a go? I mean, Heck, this is Cancún!"close

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by jgahan2481 – posted on Mar 16, 2007

6

Cancun and the surrounding Yucatan Penninsula is both great for staying up and partying all night, as well as getting up early and exloring the more cultural activies. Nights In the Hotel Zone end around 4 to 5 am and never dissapoint...That is is you are looking for a crazy night filled with...more Cancun and the surrounding Yucatan Penninsula is both great for staying up and partying all night, as well as getting up early and exloring the more cultural activies. Nights In the Hotel Zone end around 4 to 5 am and never dissapoint...That is is you are looking for a crazy night filled with non-stop drinking and dancing on platforms. If you are looking to go out but are a bit more reserved then one of the smaller bars downtown in el centro may be better fitting. Durring the day it is definitely worth your time to drag yourself out of bed and explore your surroundings... isla mujeres is amazing...rent a golf cart and cruise the island where you can go snorkeling for a cheap 25 bucks or swim with the dolphins or even a shark. Chichen Itza is well worth the visit especially around either of the equinoxes when you can see the serpent shadow descend the ruins as the sun sets. Playa del carmen has a great beach and is more laid back than Cancun. From there you can take the ferry to Cozumel, but the trip is really only worth it if you hire a taxi to take you to the far side of the island where the beautiful beaches are. The side where you get off has no beach at all really and is swarmed with 4 to 5 curise ships worth of tourists. Cancun was a great Spring Break Trip. In order to do and see it all you pretty much have to just accept the fact that you will be getting close to no sleep and that when your not completely trashed your definitely a little buzzed.close

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by KriKriKissyLips – posted on Mar 15, 2007

3

We went in early January. It rained a little, but not enough to cause damage to overall experience. Price is no longer cheap - same as any large city in US. Great culture and sightseeing, excepts all reefs are dead since Wilma. Lots of shops, but no good deals. Lots of buses, taxis, and...more We went in early January. It rained a little, but not enough to cause damage to overall experience. Price is no longer cheap - same as any large city in US. Great culture and sightseeing, excepts all reefs are dead since Wilma. Lots of shops, but no good deals. Lots of buses, taxis, and rentals - not to mention easy walking if you stay downtown Cancun or in Play del Carmen. Stayed in Costa Del Mar in Playa del Carmen and would not recommend this - for three people, it was $95 usd per night average (one night peak, 5 off-peak). Vary Vary lound music from neighbor Blue Parrot Beach Club until 4AM every morning and aweful beds made sleep very hard. Beach is very small after Wilma. Free use of hotel beach does not extgend to bringing your own food or beverages and hotel bar is horrible, expecially at night.close

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by DAVID9172 – posted on Jan 5, 2007

2

cancun is not a paradice at all, you cant even get to the beach without walking through a hotel! If your looking for an all inclusive holiday, where you never leave the hotel, you may enjoy it! down town has a nicer atmosphere for backpackers, but all the bars are in the Hotel Zona Area. If you...more cancun is not a paradice at all, you cant even get to the beach without walking through a hotel! If your looking for an all inclusive holiday, where you never leave the hotel, you may enjoy it! down town has a nicer atmosphere for backpackers, but all the bars are in the Hotel Zona Area. If you go, check out Coco Bongos Night!! Awesome night! If your travelling around mexico, you wont wanna stay in Cancun for long, 2 nights max!close

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by rachel3496 – posted on Aug 16, 2006

2

Cancun is very spread out so you need a bus or taxi to get anywhere. Downtown has some great eateries (Labna is really authentic Yucatecan food, I have not found anything similar anywhere else in the peninsula). Downtown also has great places to do groceries, mercados, etc. The hotel zone is...more Cancun is very spread out so you need a bus or taxi to get anywhere. Downtown has some great eateries (Labna is really authentic Yucatecan food, I have not found anything similar anywhere else in the peninsula). Downtown also has great places to do groceries, mercados, etc. The hotel zone is where 99% of the activities are- it is very touristy, expensive, but has great beaches for chilling out and relaxing.close

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by arono – posted on Jul 29, 2006

18

there was plenty to do and see. The beach was gorgeous and the food well it was okay too. Public transportation was cheap and fast. The weather was very warm and humid, but you get used to it. The only downside, a major downside, was that it was all tourists! All the people who lived in the city...more there was plenty to do and see. The beach was gorgeous and the food well it was okay too. Public transportation was cheap and fast. The weather was very warm and humid, but you get used to it. The only downside, a major downside, was that it was all tourists! All the people who lived in the city worked for all the massive hotels that gobbled the entire beach. There was a small stretch of public beach less than 1/4 mi. The rest was owned by hotels. A sad sight for the locals.close

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by 0heidi – posted on Jun 28, 2006

6