Heard a lot about Cancun, and was keen to hit it hard with some apoco-lash (translation – go out and party, drink a lot etc), but was really disappointed in the end.
The main problem is it is more on the package holiday end of the spectrum than the unique adventure end, and the all-inclusive nature of the resorts mean. you miss out on the moving from bar to bar vibe. This may sound like lofty expectations for what is effectively a party town, but if you compare it to the likes of the Mediterranean or South East Asia party towns, it’s just not as much fun.
You’ll spend the majority of your time in one all-inclusive hotel and go to one venue per night, which is also all-inclusive. Separate hotels won’t let you buy individual drinks (need to pay for the full package), which kind of rules out most of the rooftop bars too.
Maybe I’m getting old, but I’d give it a miss. Nice beach though and obviously a platform to go exploring the likes of Chichen Itza, Scuba Diving in crystal clear Cozumel), Isla Mujeres and Tulum with its Mayan Ruins of Tulum and bucket-list Cenote diving.
If do stay in Cancun, we found the Casa Tortugas Boutique Hotel really nice and well located to the Hotel Zone.