Lonely PlanetJul 2219 things to know before visiting CancúnMake your Cancún trip even better with these tips on health, safety and etiquette.top spots for street food14 things in this storyRiviera MayaNeighborhoodarea with ancient ruins and swimming holesIsla MujeresNeighborhoodIt is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and 650 metres (2,130 ft) wide.Parque de las PalapasMarkettop spots for street foodMuseo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA)Museumincredible underwater sculpture gardenPunta SamNeighborhoodarea for high-end resortsIsla BlancaNeighborhoodsublime peninsula north of downtownMayan MonkeyHostelhotel offering room-only ratesEl CentroNeighborhoodarea for well-priced hotel and hostel optionsValladolidNeighborhoodcolonial city with a rich Maya historyRed de Monitoreo de SargazoPlaceNGO posting updates on beach conditionsADO busPlaceaffordable transportation from the airportBuses R-1 and R-2Placetraverse the hotel zone and El CentroCarnaval de CancúnFestivaloutdoor concerts and dancing in the streetsIsla HolboxNeighborhoodRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →