The beaches of Cancun are exceptionally clean, so scuba diving has become the main entertainment for tourists. Just imagine when the weather is still, the visibility under water reaches 100 meters! Here divers can fully enjoy the beauty of underwater life, look at wonderfully beautiful fish and colonies of cay. Here is also located Black Cay, the famous destination among scuba diving fans. This cay was discovered by Jacques Cousteau.
| Number of inhabitants | 734.000 |
| Local currency |
Mexican Peso 1 $ = 100 Centavos USD are widely accepted in tourist zones Prices may be in USD or MX pesos. |
| Working hours |
Hours are guidelines 09:00 – 21:00 downtown 10:00 – 22:00 Hotel Zone Shops & malls are normally open 7 days a week. Small shops may close for siesta between 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Related sites |
http://www.cancuntips.com.mx http://www.allaboutcancun.com http://www.visitmexico.com http://www.cancun.com |
| Major newspapers and journals |
Novedades de Quintana Roo (Spanish) Miami Herald Cancún Edition (English) |
| Emergency telephone numbers | Common Emergency No 066 |