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Where is Cancun, Mexico?, Mexico

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Cancun is city and adjacent island resort area, located in the southeastern part of Mexico, Cancun is in the state of Quintana Roo, at the north-eastern tip of the Yucatan peninsula. Cancun lies between latitudes 21.1742876 and longitudes -86.8465576.

Location Map of Cancun, Mexico

Facts about Cancún, Mexico

Country	Mexico
State	Quintana Roo
Region	Eastern Mexico (Yucatán Peninsula)
Municipal Seat	Cancún
Named After	Mayan term "Kaan Kun" (Nest of Serpents)
Established	1970
Municipality	Benito Juárez
Coordinates	21.1619° N, 86.8515° W
Total Area	1,978 sq km
Land Area	1,664 sq km
Water Area	314 sq km
Population (2020)	888,797
Population Rank	Largest city in Quintana Roo
Major City	Cancún
Main Industries	Tourism, Hospitality, Retail, Transportation
Major Airport	Cancún International Airport (CUN)
Time Zone	Eastern Time (UTC-05:00)
Known For	Beaches, Resorts, Nightlife, Coral Reefs
Website	https://www.cancun.gob.mx

Top Attractions in Cancún, Mexico

Zona Hotelera - famous strip with beaches, resorts, shopping, and nightlife
Playa Delfines - public beach known for white sand and the Cancún sign
Isla Mujeres - nearby island popular for snorkeling, beaches, and relaxation
Chichén Itzá - world-famous ancient Maya archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cenotes Route - natural freshwater sinkholes ideal for swimming and diving
El Rey Archaeological Zone - small Maya ruins located within the Hotel Zone
Museo Maya de Cancún - museum showcasing Maya history and artifacts
La Isla Shopping Village - open-air shopping and entertainment complex
Xcaret Eco Park - popular eco-archaeological park with cultural shows and nature activities
Laguna Nichupté - lagoon system perfect for boat tours and sunset views

Distance from Cancún to Other Mexican Cities

Cancún to Playa del Carmen - 70 km (43 miles)
Cancún to Tulum - 130 km (81 miles)
Cancún to Cozumel - 260 km (162 miles)
Cancún to Mérida - 305 km (189 miles)
Cancún to Campeche - 480 km (298 miles)
Cancún to Chetumal - 390 km (242 miles)
Cancún to Villahermosa - 850 km (528 miles)
Cancún to Veracruz - 1,150 km (714 miles)
Cancún to Oaxaca - 1,200 km (746 miles)
Cancún to Puebla - 1,300 km (808 miles)
Cancún to Mexico City - 1,600 km (994 miles)
Cancún to Guadalajara - 2,050 km (1,274 miles)

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