Mexico: Highs and Lows
Going on from last week’s post about my visit to Chichén Itzá, I thought I’d spend this week reflecting on my experience of Cancun during the low season.
Highlights
Culture
Cancun is more than Spring Break holiday destination. There are so many cultural things to do as well as partying (if that floats your boat). With lots of tours available (or even hiring out a car) being in Cancun means you could spend the day at these two spots:
- Isla Mujeres — a beautiful island only a ferry ride away from Cancun. We stayed downtown(ish), which was easier for us to get to Gran Puerto Cancun (Ultramar) ferry dock in Puerto Juarez. When we arrived, what struck me was the fact most people were getting around in golf buggies! But if you prefer cars, there are taxis available to chauffeur you around the Island — which takes less than an hour!
- Chichén Itzá — you can flick through my previous post to find out more about this pre-Hispanic structure.
Food
As I have mentioned in previous posts, food is a very important part of any trip I take. Fortunately, good food was always within close proximity. For any seafoodies, Isla Mujeres had a few restaurants on the beach who prepare fresh fish dishes that I indulged in before becoming vegan!
Beaches
I’m not someone who goes on holiday just to sit on a beach. However, the beaches in Cancun were pretty lush. Playa Norte (the main beach at Isla Mujeres) was my favourite — the pace of life felt more relaxed. As I stared out to the crystal clear water, I couldn’t help but marvel at the fact that this was where the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico met…
Lows
For a week-long trip, I really didn’t experience any lows that really stood out to me. All I would say is be mindful of the amount of Pesos you bring with you because the exchange rate with the pound is not great.
