MEXICO'S YUCATAN PENINSULA - Three decades ago Cancun was jungle. Today, it is more than fourteen miles of magnificent hotels, night clubs, and international restaurants. It is the land nestled between what is still the jungle of the Nichupte Lagoon and the deep turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean. And there is nothing like the archeological sites and Mayan culture still present in the area. Add fantastic beaches, ecological treasures, a bustling night life and an active day life ..... it has to be Cancun. The Mayan Sun Coast offers 80 miles of white sand shoreline all along the mainland of Mexico, directly opposite Cozumel. Resort hotels, shops, and outdoor cafes extend down the beach. Visit Tulum, the Mayan fortress and seaport, with breathtaking views of comprising temples, cliffs, and blue waters of the Caribbean. Swim with the dolphins at Xcaret, or check out the eco-park at Xel-Ha. Take a guided tour inland to Chichen-Itza. These pyramids were once part of one of the largest urban centers of the Mayan civilization. If diving and snorkeling are your thing, Cozumel is the place for you. The island is surrounded by the most outstanding coral reefs in Mexico, and among the best in the world. The village of San Miguel offers shopping and entertainment for the non-divers.