Cancun, Cozumel, Yucatan Peninsula

Written and researched by resident writers, this is an up-to-date guide to Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan Peninsula. It includes listings of the latest sights and activities and options for hotels, shopping and nightlife, web addresses, itineraries and travel tips.

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The Cancun, Cozumel and Yucatan Peninsula region has seen a steady rise in tourism over the past few years and this trend looks set to continue throughout 2003. With its easy accessibility from major US cities and its well-developed infrastructure, combined with a key geographic location, this region truly becomes the 'gateway to the Mayan world'. Completely updated, this guide features a mix of cultural and practical information, with options in all price ranges. It includes a chapter on smart travel tips, post-it flags, web addresses, great itineraries and Fodor's choice. In addition, it has expanded coverage of the Playa del Carmen area (which is seeing a huge growth spurt), as well as listings of the latest sights and activities and up-to-date options for hotels, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.