What are some traditions in Cancun?

Below are just a few of the most popular Mexican events in Cancun that are celebrated annually.
  • Independence Day in Cancun – 15/16 September. ...
  • Childrens Day in Cancun – 30 April. ...
  • Cinco de Mayo in Cancun – 5 May. ...
  • Day of The Dead in Cancun – 1/2 Nov. ...
  • Christmas in Cancun – 24 Dec. ...
  • Three Kings Day in Cancun – Jan 6.




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Cancun is known for its beautiful beaches. It has strips of nightclubs, high rise hotels, restaurants and shops. The current population is 915,000 people. Cancun Mexico is 88% Roman catholic, while the other 22% is either a different religion or protestant.

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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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Arguably the most popular tourist spot, Cancun's Hotel Zone (also known as Zona Hotelera) is a long, narrow island with a vast lagoon, Laguna Nichupté, made up of seven lakes. This area has a great variety of activities and a pulsating nightlife.

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10 Best Local Mexican Food to Try in Cancun
  • Tamal Torteado de Pollo.
  • Shrimp ceviche.
  • Castacan.
  • Cochinita Pibil.
  • Chilaquiles.
  • Sopa de Lima.
  • Panucho.
  • Papadzules.


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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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Cancún, city and adjacent island resort area, Quintana Roo estado (state), southeastern Mexico. Ciudad Cancún (Cancún city) is located on the northeastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, facing the Caribbean Sea.

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As the Monarch, la Catrina dances, worships, and celebrates the return of the spirits. Celebrating the journey of the souls assures the continuity of life. These are the native Pre-Columbian cultures of Mexico such as the American Indian cultures of the United States.

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