{"id":1792,"date":"2016-10-11T15:59:43","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T13:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/?p=1792"},"modified":"2016-10-11T16:13:08","modified_gmt":"2016-10-11T14:13:08","slug":"cancun-much-more-than-just-an-idyllic-destination-in-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riu.com\/blog\/en\/cancun-much-more-than-just-an-idyllic-destination-in-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancun, much more than just an idyllic destination in paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may think you know everything about Canc\u00fan<\/a>, but today we’re going to tell you many things you may not know that will make you want to travel to this exotic place even more.<\/strong> So, get comfortable and start looking for dates for your next holiday\u2014at RIU, we’ll take of the rest.<\/p>\n

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Canc\u00fan has plenty of history: it started to be developed in 1970, when only three people lived there. Did you know that Canc<\/strong>\u00fa<\/strong>n is still part of the territory of the ancient Mayan civilisation?<\/strong> The most surprising thing is that is still considered the gateway to the Mayan World.<\/p>\n

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This fact is very curious, and you’re going to love it: You will never burn your feet on the beaches of Canc<\/strong>\u00fa<\/strong>n!<\/strong> Want to know why? The\u00a0white sand of its beaches is made of crushed coral. That’s why, no matter how hot it is, you’ll never need sandals to walk on the beach\u2014the sand always feels cool.<\/p>\n

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The scenery of Canc\u00fan is stunning; exotic flowers like the flame tree; you’ll see them along the streets and in the plazas of the city. Its fauna is also fascinating: sea tortoises, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea martins<\/strong>\u2026<\/strong> You’re likely to find yourself in the company of an iguana at some point.<\/p>\n

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And if you’re a sports enthusiast, get ready, because in Canc\u00fan you’re going to be on the go the whole time. You’ll find huge golf courses, you can do surfing and kite surfing, take hikes in the jungle… Although, the sport par excellence that you absolutely must practice, no matter what, when you visit Canc\u00fan is snorkelling. Incredible coral reefs are waiting for you to discover their marvellous inner worlds. You’ll see hundreds of exotic species that will fascinate you. <\/strong>We can assure you that it will be an experience you won’t forget.<\/p>\n

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Need anything more to make up your mind? At RIU Hotels & Resorts<\/a>, we can say it louder, but not clearer. You have many reasons to choose Canc\u00fan as your next holiday destination. Go to our website and discover the RIU hotels located in this place.<\/strong> Paradise awaits you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You may think you know everything about Canc\u00fan, but today we’re going to tell you many things you may not know that will make you want to travel to this exotic place even more. So, get comfortable and start looking for dates for your next holiday\u2014at RIU, we’ll take of the rest. 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