Cancún is México’s incentive travel capital. Its unique setting combines the turquoise waters of the Caribbean with powdery white sand beaches. Mayan ruins set next to spectacular hotels and the city’s festive ambiance are just some of the innumerable attractions of this beach resort. Incentive planners who program trips to Cancún do not have to search for interesting group activities, the problem is selecting those that are most appropriate from a seemingly endless menu that includes sports, culture, nature, daytime and nighttime fun, shopping, relaxing, dining, and much more.

Many interesting sights are located near Cancún, including Tulum, Cobá, Chichén Itzá, Xel-Há, Isla Mujeres, El Garrafón, Akumal, X’caret, Playa del Carmen, and Cozumel. It is simply impossible to see and do everything in Cancún. There is always something new, interesting and unique in this city, and that is precisely what guarantees the success of any incentive program..

Hotels

Category	Hotel	N° of Rooms	Telephone
Special	Club Baccará	24	(988) 883-2077
Special	Ritz Carlton	369	(988) 885-0808
Special	Fiesta A. Coral Beach	602	(988) 881-3200
Grand Tourism	Marriot Casa Magna	450	(988) 881-2000
Grand Tourism	J.W. Marriot Cancún	450	(988) 848-9600
Grand Tourism	Hilton	427	(988) 881-8000
Grand Tourism	Fiesta A. Condesa	502	(988) 885-4200
Grand Tourism	Hyatt Cancún Caribe	226	(988) 848-7800
Grand Tourism	Hyatt Regency Cancún	300	(988) 883-0966
Grand Tourism	Le Meridien Cancún	213	(988) 881-2222
Grand Tourism	Melía Cancún	793	(988) 881-1100
Grand Tourism	Omni Cancún Hotel & Villas	366	(988) 881-0600
Grand Tourism	Sheraton Cancún Resort	471	(988) 883-1988
Grand Tourism	Westing Regina Cancún	513	(988) 848-7400
Grand Tourism	Camino Real Cancún	381	(988) 848-7000
Grand Tourism	Casa Turquesa	33	(988) 885-2924

Special Activities for Incentive Groups
Golf
The golf courses in the region are open to the public:

• Hilton Cancún Beach & Golf Resort
  18 holes, par 72, Aioki/Western Golf design
  (998) 898-1800, ext. 8016/8305
  
• Pok-Ta-Pok Club de Golf Cancún
  18 holes, par 72, Robert Trent Jones Jr. design
  (998) 983-1230 / 983-1277

Water Sports
Cancún’s array of water sports activities is probably one of the most extensive in the world. There is sailing, water skiing, parasailing, jet skiing, cruises, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, and much more.

SPA’s
Several hotels are equipped with beauty and health spas. The majority of the hotels have gym facilities and massage services.

• Calinda Beach (998) 883-1600
• Fiesta Americana Cancún (998) 881-1400
• Fiesta American Condesa (998) 885-1000
• Gran Caribe Real (998) 881-7373
  
• Le Meridien (998) 881-2200
• Melía Cancún (998) 885-1114
• The Ritz Carlton (998) 881-0808
• The Royal Sands (998) 881-0100

Natural and Urban Landscape
Cancún is a modern resort that was perfectly planned at its inception. The combination lagoon and sea setting makes the perfect framework for the modern buildings in the Hotel Zone.

Natural Water Parks
Around Cancún there are several natural water parks that accommodate small and large groups. These include Xcaret, Xel-Há and El Garrafón.

X`caret
Located 45 minutes from Cancún on the Riviera Maya, this park welcomes 700,000 visitors a year. There are so many activities: a museum, water and beach sports, nature walks, swimming with dolphins, restaurants and day and nighttime shows that many people spend the entire day here. (998) 871-4120.

Garrafón
Garrafón, a 30-minute cruise from Cancún, is an eco-park located on Isla Mujeres. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the waters of the Caribbean from the highest cliff on the Yucatán peninsula. There are an abundance of sun, beach and water sports activities. (998) 884-9422.

Xel-Há
A natural aquarium, that is home to exotic flora and fauna, where the main activities are scuba diving and snorkeling. Signs placed along nature paths provide information about local plants and wildlife. Xel-Há is equipped to accommodate groups from 250 to 1,000 people. (998) 871-4120.

Shopping and Art
Located in the Hotel Zone are several malls that carry everything imaginable, from famous-brand perfumes, jewelry, watches and beauty products, to fine crafts and designer clothing.

Restaurants
Some of the Dine Around options are:

Italian

• La Dolce Vita
  (998) 885-0161

Caribbean

• Plantation House
  (998) 883-1433
  
• La Habichuela
  (998) 848-3158

Creole

• Blue Bayou
  (998) 848-7800

International

• Bogart’s
  (998) 848-9800

Lobster

• Lorencillo’s
  (998) 883-1254

Mexican

• Iguanan Wana
  (998) 883-0829
  
• Hacienda el Mortero
  (998) 848-9800
  
• El Rey
  (998) 883-2080
  
• Los Almendros
  (998) 887-1332

Nightlife
Nightlife in Cancún is very lively. Most of the deluxe restaurants and discotheques are located in the Hotel Zone, although many good dining spots are found downtown.

Unique Attractions
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving in the Mexican Caribbean is a truly unique experience. Located just off Cancún’s shores is the world’s second longest barrier reef, with many sites where divers can observe the marine fauna and flora.

Cruises
There are a number of cruises, many of which feature on-board entertainment.

Submarine Rides
Glass-bottom boat rides are an excellent option for people who want to observe marine life without getting wet. The more adventurous can explore the depths of the sea from an authentic WW2 submarine that has been reconditioned for underwater tours.

Other Activities
Other activities that incentive groups will enjoy include the Folkloric Ballet of México, which has regularly scheduled performances; the varied theme parties that take place in hotels and at other locals, fishing charters, helicopter ride, horseback riding, jungle trips, water sports, adventure tourism, archaeological sites and eco-tourism.