Does Cancun mean snake pit?

Cancún (in Maya: “kaan” and “kun”, means “snakes nest or snakes pit”) is worldwide known for its spectacular white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, besides the great air connectivity and world class hotels which place it as Latin America´s leader destination.



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“Nest of snakes” was the meaning given to the word Cancun. But, possibly the name of one of the most representative cities of Mexico has other meanings. In fact, recently “Place of the four lagoons” was spoken of as the true meaning.

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Go from the lights and glitz of Cancun to ancient stone temples all in one trip. The vibrant city in Quintana Roo, Mexico, is surrounded by some of the world's most captivating ancient cities, built centuries ago by the Mayan civilization, which peaked around 250 to 900 A.D.

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Cancun is considered to be the heart of the Mexican Caribbean and year on year thousands of visitors who come to the Yucatan Peninsula end up right here! The gorgeous beaches, great weather, and amazingly clear and clean waters are huge pulls for many tourists, but Cancun has much more to offer than just this.

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Facts about Cancun and the Riviera Maya you didn't know
  • Before Cancun was Cancún, it used to be called Ekab, which means Black Earth. ...
  • In 1970, Cancun was home to only three residents. ...
  • Cancun's international airport is the second busiest airport in Mexico.


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The ruins left by the Maya are the remnants of a civilization going back 5,000 years ago. The remaining constructions are the living testimony of the sophisticated lifestyle they had. The Mayan temples, stelae and ceramic artifacts have an appealing history that attract curious visitors from all over the world.

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Yes. Using the model developed during the Cold War, Mexico is technically a Third world country, but as we stated, I think we can all agree that “Third World” is a pretty outdated and useless term. To the second question- is it poor, starving, hungry, do they have new technology like iPhones!?

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Walking around at night is not recommended. The Hotel Zone is okay but you should opt for a taxi to get from A to B anywhere else. Non-touristy areas: While you should experience local life in Cancun, you don't want to walk into the wrong neighborhood. The crime rate is much higher outside of the popular tourist zones.

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