The history of Cancun dates back to 1967 when the Mexican government, recognizing the importance of tourism to the country’s economic future, began a detailed search to pinpoint ideal sites for tourism development. Resting on the northeast corner of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo (keen-tah-nah-ROW), Cancun was a part of the ancient Mayan civilization and is still considered the gateway to El Mundo Maya (the Mayan World).
Cancun has the distinction of being the one Caribbean destination with the infrastructure, modern amenities (spruced up in 2006) and service philosophy to rival leisure destinations worldwide. Unlike many other parts of the Caribbean and Mexico, Cancun was built for tourism, and continues to meet the needs of its over 3.3 million annual visitors. Cancun delivers to travelers the best of many worlds: the Caribbean and Mexico; modern and ancient; action packed and laid back. Cancun is unequaled in its ability to offer cultural treasures, natural beauty, infinite activities and North American-style conveniences.
Due to its near perfect weather, natural beauty and easy accessibility from North American gateways, Cancun emerged as the government’s top candidate. What was once a remote and tiny fishing village of just 12 families was cultivated into the ideal Mexican vacation spot. It capitalized on, without compromising, the region’s natural resources. You will find Cancun’s hospitality staff to be among the best-trained in the world at leading hotel brands represented in here—from the major names in affordable accommodations such as Best Western and Holiday Inn to the very best in luxury such as Ritz-Carlton to Hilton.
The landscape of Cancun encourages the growth of many exotic flowers, such as flamboyances (named for the dazzling orange-red splash they make lining sidewalks and plazas) and fascinating fauna, like the prehistoric-looking iguanas.
If you are a sports enthusiast, Cancun will not disappoint. It boasts great five golf courses, incredible coral reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving, sport-fishing and jungle tours. And if lying on a white-sand beach with the clear blue Caribbean lapping at your suntanned toes is what you long for, then Cancun delivers. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are in and around Cancún making it Latin American’s most important leisure destination.
Grand Sunset Princess All Suites Resort - All-Inclusive
- 24-Hour All Inclusive Resort
- Elegant Deluxe Junior Suite with Jacuzzi and Terrace
- All meals included daily; breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, as well as a la carte dinner
- Unlimited domestic and selected imported premium brand beverages
- 9 Restaurants including 2 Buffet and 7 A la Carte Sevice
- 7 Bars including on 24 hour Sprot Bar and swimup bars
- Night Club Lounge Areito
- Daytime organized activities and nightly entertainment
- Use of six tennis courts and two paddle courts
- Non-motorized water sports
- Archery for adults only
- Game Room
- Club for children and teens with supervised activities
- Room service for Platinum Suite and Laguna Villa, fee applies for Junior Suite, Deluxe Junior Suite and Deluxe Junior Suite Pool
- Introductory scuba lesson in swimming pool, one lesson per person, per stay
- 12 Swimming Pools including 8 for Adults and 4 for children. Some pools have internal large jacuzzis
- Internal transportation around resort
- Use of fully-equipped fitness center and non-motorized water sports
- All taxes and gratuities