Stunning resorts to unique cultural sites
By Eming Piansay
Situated right on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, Cancun is a great place for leisure, business and adventure. Whatever kind of experience you seek to create for your guests, Cancun can do it.
Cancun can be anything you want it to be. A well-crafted party on the beautiful beach, an incentive event or a historical experience. Planners can connect attendees to the historical significance of where they are by visiting the Mayan Ruins.
Whatever activity or adventure planners pick for attendees will surely leave a lasting impression.
Top Contacts
Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council
Rocio Gonzalez, Meetings Industry Director
rocio.gonzalez@cptq.mx | cptq.mx
5 Places to Meet
Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort is found on 100 acres of Mayan Coastline and offers 12 dining experiences and five specialty restaurants.
70,000 sq. ft. of event space and 715 guest rooms.
NIZUC Resort and Spa is less than 15 minutes away from Cancun International Airport (CUN). The resort features private pools, roomy terraces, beautiful gardens and free-standing soaking tubs.
8,500 sq. ft. of meeting space; 15 meeting rooms and 274 suites and private villas.
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Marriott Cancun, All-Inclusive Resort offers nine specialty restaurants. Guests can enjoy the Cancun beach and the outdoor pool!
10,505 sq. ft. of event space; 4 event rooms; 12 breakout rooms and 450 guest rooms.
JW Marriott Cancun Resort and Spa offers a fitness center and 35,000 sq. ft. award-winning spa, along with an indoor heated lap pool.
20,236 sq. ft. of meeting space; 8 meeting rooms and 447 guest rooms.
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach All Inclusive Spa and Resort offers visitors a view of Isla Mujeres. The onsite spa offers wellness treatments and activities like yoga.
23,969 sq. ft. of meeting space; 13 breakout rooms and 600 guest rooms.
Why Planners Love It
Explore the beaches or scuba dive! The white sandy beaches of Cancun are legendary. Explore the sands to find a place to have a picnic, read a book or the perfect place to snap a photo for Instagram! Visitors can also visit Isa Mujeres or Punta Nizuc to try scuba or snorkeling!
Visit the Mayan Ruins. Make your way over to Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Two hours south of Cancun, you can find the Tulum Ruins situated on a cliff that overlooks the Caribbean. Imagine the view! The El Rey Ruins are also a good choice and can be found in Cancun’s hotel zone.
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Eco-adventure parks. Seeking a water park adventure with an eco-archaeological twist? Check out the wide range of eco-adventure parks in Cancun, such as Xcaret, where visitors can swim in underground rivers, beaches, lagoons and natural pools.
Shop ‘til you drop. If you’re looking to take your attendees on a shopping spree, check out the La Isla Shopping village, which offers a wide range of clothing, shoes and jewelry. Guests will get to pick from some famous brands like Louis Vuitton as well as Mexican brands and small boutiques. Don’t forget to check out the interactive Aquarium Museum and the Cancun Wax Museum.
A night on the town. If your guests still have energy to burn, check out The City Nightclub in Cancun. Considered one of the most exciting clubs in Latin America. Join the party and dance the night away in Cancun!
This article appears in the November/December 2024 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.
