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Cancun or PV?

Started September 29, 2002 · 4,739 views · 2 posts
Cancun compare to Puerto Vallarta? I was at BBG last spring break and had an amazing time! I want to know if its worth going to Cancun and where is the best place in cancun like bbg?
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Re:Cancun or PV?
I prefer Puerto Vallarta, but you can have fun at both places. Cancun was literally built from the jungle back in 1974 as a city for tourism. Since you have been to Puerto Vallarta, I will try to compare it with Cancun.

As compared to Puerto Vallarta, Cancun has:
1) no old Mexico charm
2) more modern luxury hotels
3) more neon lights and discos
4) better beaches - clear blue water and beautiful white sand.
5) a feel like you are still in the US (i.e., like Miami)
6) some nearby Mayan ruins to explore (principally, Chichen Itza and Tulum)
7) no mountains

I prefer Puerto Vallarta for item #1 above, but both my son and daughter - who are probably much closer to your age - give Cancun the advantage. You should try both places and decide for yourself.

I went to Cancun last December and stayed at the Melia Cancun. It is very nice and built like a huge glass pyramid. I suspect that it is usually an expensive hotel, but prices were much lower when I went because of 9/11 and the economy (very few guests). Now, they are probably back up to normal.

Regards.