3 best parks & nature in Cancun
The Cove
Laguna Nichupté is an extensive system of lagoons and mangrove forests that separates the Zona Hotelera from the mainland part of Cancún. Most visitors only catch a glimpse of it from a bus or taxi whilst travelling along Boulevard Kukulcán. Don’t expect a turquoise lagoon suitable for swimming. The water is darker and brackish; the main attractions are the mangrove channels, the birds and trips by boat, kayak or jet ski. Our verdict If you…
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Sandy beach, Coast
Costa Mujeres is a modern resort area on the mainland north of Cancún, directly opposite the island of Isla Mujeres. You won’t find a town, a promenade or a traditional tourist centre here. The coastline consists mainly of large all-inclusive resorts, a golf course, marinas and undeveloped areas of mangrove forest. Administratively, Costa Mujeres is no longer part of Cancún, but lies within the mainland section of the municipality of Isla…
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Sandy beach, Coast, The Cove
Isla Blanca is a long, narrow sandy peninsula north of Costa Mujeres. On one side it is bordered by the open Caribbean Sea, whilst on the other lies the Chacmuchuch lagoon, surrounded by mangroves. It is not an island, and Playa Blanca is not an alternative name for the entire peninsula. You will mainly come across the name Playa Blanca in relation to a specific stretch of beach and the Cabañas Playa Blanca complex. What to expect Isla…
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