Cancun is one of the most famous tourist destinations and also has many secrets no many know about, not even the locals, and in honor of the 50 years of the city, we are the ones in charge of letting you know some of the secrets the city guards. Here are three curiosities you didn’t know about Cancun.
1.- The Mayans lived in Cancun
Cancun’ Cancun’s beauty is mostly in its beaches and nightlife, but it also is full of history, culture, and hidden secrets! You will find many archeological sites in different parts of the city, like El Rey, El Meco, San Miguelito, and El Alacrán. So, get out of your comfort zone and discover more in this beautiful paradise.
2.- Cancun is an island!
In its beginnings, Cancun was separated from the country; it was an island until the bridges named Calinda and Nizuc were built with wood and finally connected to Mexico.
3.- Cancun has its history.
Cancun, unlike other cities in the country, there aren’t colonial structures or a church in the middle of the town, like Valladolid or Merida in Yucatan.
And since we are in a good mood, we’ll let you know one more secret.
4.- Is a “snake nest.”
This last one happens to be one of the most surprising ones. We are talking about the meaning of the name Cancun, snakes nest. It’s believed that in its beginnings, the political situation of the country was difficult, and it was compared to a snake nest referring to the people’s attitude being gossip, not loyal, and waiting to attack.
Visit paradise and keep discovering more curiosities about Cancun; we have much more to offer than just landscapes. Ask us more things to do in the city to take advantage of your trip to paradise. Who knows, maybe you will discover more than we know.
