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Located in the northeast corner of the Yucatan Peninsula, in the state of Quintana Roo, Cancun is a part of the territory of the ancient Mayan civilization.

It is a Mexican tourist city located in the state of Quintana Roo, capital of the municipality of Benito Juárez. It is the most populated city in the state, with 888,797 inhabitants.

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Cancún means “Nest of Serpents” in the Mayan language and was a jungle space originally occupied by the Itzaes, a Mayan group who discovered the beauty of this place and built several ceremonial and astrological observation centers throughout the area.

It was in April 1975 when the municipality of Benito Juárez was officially established, with Cancún as its capital. In its short history, it has become the most important tourist destination in Mexico and one of the most recognized worldwide. In addition to the paradisiacal white sand beaches, Cancún is home to the second largest coral reef in the world, the “Great Mayan Reef.”

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Cancun is influenced by warm ocean currents, mainly from the Gulf Stream of Mexico, which creates a warm and rainy climate.

The predominant climate of the municipality of Benito Juarez is warm and subhumid with rain throughout the year, but more abundant in summer. The average annual temperature ranges between 25.5c. The total annual precipitation ranges between 1,000 and 1,300 millimeters.

During the summer, the area is affected by tropical storms and cyclones. The hurricane season begins in mid-June, and the most affected months are September and October.

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If you come to Cancun, one of the things you should do is visit this place declared a World Heritage Site. Tulum has one of the best beaches in Mexico, with its main attraction being the Mayan Ruins, and it is also one of the preferred places to base yourself when visiting Chichén Itzá.

Tulum is the only protected natural area in the Cancun-Tulum corridor and is the hydrological region that provides the largest amount of fresh water to the sea with its enigmatic underground rivers and surprising cenotes located in the vicinity of Tulum, such as the Cenote Dos Ojos, the Gran Cenote and the Cenote Cristal.

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Other places you should see in Cancun and the Riviera Maya are the famous and also known as the Mexican Disney, Xcaret, which is one of the main attractions and the most emblematic park in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya. It is a huge natural water park, where one day will not be enough to visit it all. The closing shows reflect a summary of local history, represented in a spectacular way.

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Known as a beach of almost 30 kilometers in length that enjoys impeccable white sand and crystal-clear blue waters. It is ideal for lovers of calm, it has a tropical climate. If you come to Cancun, it is one of the places that you should mainly visit.

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Cancun has a rich culinary tradition that reflects the influence of Yucatecan cuisine as well as Caribbean flavors. Here are some of the foods you should eat if you come to Cancun:

Cochinita Pibil: Pork marinated in achiote and sour orange juice, wrapped in banana leaves and slowly cooked underground. It is usually served in tacos with pickled red onion.

Pescado a la Tikinxic: Fish (usually grouper or sea bass) marinated with achiote and cooked on the grill or in the oven. It is served with beans and habanero sauce.

Sopa de Lima: Chicken broth with lime, fried tortillas, habanero peppers and fresh herbs. It is a comforting and delicious soup.

Relleno Negro: Dark stew made with chili peppers, spices and chocolate, mixed with turkey or chicken meat. It is commonly served with white rice.

Panuchos: Corn tortillas filled with beans and topped with meat, lettuce, avocado, red onion, and salsa. Sometimes boiled egg and radishes are added. It has a crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the inside.

Salbute: Corn tortillas topped with meat, lettuce, avocado, red onion, and salsa. The texture of salbute tends to be soft.

Ceviche: Fish, shrimp, and octopus marinated in lime juice, with tomato, onion, cilantro, and avocado. A refreshing and popular choice in coastal areas.

Tamales: Tamales filled with meat (chicken, pork, or turkey) and achiote, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.

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If you come to Cancun you should not miss the opportunity to listen to their typical music:

Mayapax is a type of music from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Quintana Roo and in some towns in the North of Belize, played by groups that preserve Mayan and Spanish elements to varying degrees; it acquires particular characteristics in the musical arrangement and in the function of music within the communities.

Mayapax is the expression of the people's feelings, which preserve their traditions by adapting them to the national reality.

Mayapax groups have an instrumentation that includes violin, harmonica (reed aerophone), snare drum and bass drum as well as percussion idiophones such as the turtle shell and the cowbell. Mayapax is heard on days of celebration, each sound has a presentation time established by tradition.