DK Travel : Cancún and the Yucatán

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has a special atmosphere and an immense variety of attractions, including some of the world’s best beaches and diving areas. The modern, glittering resorts of the east coast’s “Mayan Riviera” lie alongside charming old Spanish Colonial towns, sleepy Mayan villages, and the awesome remains of ancient civilizations.

Hotel Pepita, Cozumel

Friendly and helpful owners make the difference in this big, popular hotel. Rooms are well cared for and have such extras as air con and small fridges, and complimentary coffee is provided.
Hotel Plaza, Ticul

Pleasantly easygoing hotel on Ticul’s main square. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with good bathrooms, fans or air con, and TVs; get one overlooking the square.
Hotel Riu Palace las Americas

This beachfront resort on the north side of Cancún Island features 200 meters (219 yards) of beach sheltered from open-sea
Hotel San Felipe, San Felipe

Staying near Río Lagartos used to be a problem, so this new hotel is a welcome arrival. The water-side restaurant is a great place to lounge, and all the spacious rooms have a sitting area.
Huevos a la Mexicana

Spicy scrambled eggs – with peppers, chili, chopped onions, and chorizo sausage.
Huevos Motuleños

As above, but with the addition of peas, ham, and grated cheese – often served with slices of fried banana on the side.
Huevos Rancheros

A breakfast classic: tortillas topped by fried eggs, covered in spicy tomato sauce, and served with refried beans.
Huevos Revueltos

Scrambled eggs, nearly always mixed with a little onion and red pepper or, if con jamón , ham.
Iberostar Cozumel

The 300-room Ibero-star, opened in 1999, is well located for snorkeling and diving in the south-west corner of the island, near Punta Francesa, and faces an especially fine beach. Like the Tucán, it offers a big range of activities.
Iberostar Tucán, Playacar

One of the biggest and most amply equipped of the Playacar resorts, especially well-organized for families, with a lot of kids’ activities and entertainments. Rooms are in modern-hotel style, but bright and spacious.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under US$20
- US$20-$45
- US$45-$80
- US$80-$130
- over US$130