Ken Marlborough

The famous Mexican port city of Cancun consists of two parts: The narrow Cancun Island is surrounded by the Bahai de Mujeres (Bay of Women), the Caribbean Sea , and the Nichupte and Bojorquez lagoons. Its 14-mile long stretch is lined with beautiful sand beaches. Mainland Cancun is a dynamic a commercial hub and houses broad avenues with whitewashed restaurants, hotels and shops. Two bridges connect the island and the mainland.