El Centro, Cancún — Travelrags

Lonely PlanetJul 22

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area for well-priced hotel and hostel options

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Riviera MayaNeighborhoodarea with ancient ruins and swimming holes
Isla MujeresNeighborhoodIt is approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and 650 metres (2,130 ft) wide.
Parque de las PalapasMarkettop spots for street food
Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA)Museumincredible underwater sculpture garden
Punta SamNeighborhoodarea for high-end resorts
Isla BlancaNeighborhoodsublime peninsula north of downtown
Mayan MonkeyHostelhotel offering room-only rates
El CentroNeighborhoodarea for well-priced hotel and hostel options
ValladolidNeighborhoodcolonial city with a rich Maya history
Red de Monitoreo de SargazoPlaceNGO posting updates on beach conditions
ADO busPlaceaffordable transportation from the airport
Buses R-1 and R-2Placetraverse the hotel zone and El Centro
Carnaval de CancúnFestivaloutdoor concerts and dancing in the streets
Isla HolboxNeighborhood

El Centro