Happy 48th anniversary, Cancun!

Located on the northeast coast of Quintana Roo, its beauty surrounding its beaches, the extent and biodiversity of its reefs, islands, lagoons, and cenotes, as well as the great variety of flora and fauna it possesses, has made Cancun the most globally recognized Mexican tourist destination. What were the origins of this place?

Back then, the northeast strip of what we know as the Yucatan Peninsula was full of virgin beaches. The Mexican government, with the support of Fonatur, Mexico's tourism promotion trust, had planned the creation of a tourist city within that strip of sand that showed the Sea on one side and the Nichupté Lagoon on the other.

The development of what we know today as Cancun began in 1969 with 6,000 inhabitants, and it was in 1974 that it began operations with an international airport and a hotel. Cancun at that time was the first of the five tourist hubs on the Mexican coasts, serving as the foundation for a new policy fostered in tourism.

Who would have thought that today it is one of the most recommended tourist destinations in Mexico and the world?

What does the word "Cancun" mean?

The name Cancun comes from the Mayan "kaan" and "kun" which means "nest of snakes," due to the large number of specimens that inhabit the region, thanks to the jungle area in which this city has been developed.

Our City

Cancun is located in the municipality of Benito Juarez in the state of Quintana Roo, bathed by the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea. This city has had great development at a tourist level over the last 30 years; currently, it not only has large hotels but also villas, condominiums, museums, and shopping malls where you can find everything from the largest and most prestigious brands to the best restaurants that can please even the most demanding palates.

Follow our Solaris Tip to learn more about what you can do in Cancun.

Did you know that Cancun is currently the city with the highest number of hotel rooms?

The Cancun Hotel Zone has approximately 140 hotels, 24,000 rooms, and 180 restaurants, 9 beaches certified with Blue Flag, plus you will fall in love with the turquoise blue tone that characterizes them. Learn more about our beaches here.

It is precisely for this and more that you must get to know this beautiful destination in the Mexican Caribbean. Visit Cancun and live an unforgettable vacation at our hotels: Royal Solaris Cancun, GR Caribe by Solaris, and GR Solaris!

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