Canc�n is a made-to-order resort, built specifically for tourism on the Yucatan peninsula which was settled by the Mayan�s 3,000 years ago. Vestiges of holy structures of this fascinating culture stand in Cancun preserved by dense jungles and rainforest � just a couple of hours away!

Chichen-Itza Voted one of the new �Wonders of the Modern World� - and a UN World Heritage site- it is one of the largest and most impressive sites in Mexico and is just two hours from the resort of Cancun. The city first flourished during the Late Classic period (600-900 AD.)It has a perfect astronomical design in keeping with aspects of the ancient Maya calendar; at the two yearly equinoxes the sunrise creates the optical illusion of a snake moving down the steps behind each of two stone serpents heads.

Tulum is 80 miles south of Cancun and easily visited in a day. It is one of the most-visited Mayan ruins in Mexico.Perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Tulum reached the height of its prosperity during the Post Classic period (900-1521 AD.) In Maya �tulum� means �wall� and it is one of the very few walled cities the ancients ever built.

El Rey is located within the hotel zone of Cancun, between the ocean and the lagoon. Monuments of El Rey, (the King) the facades still retain relics of bright coloured mural painting. Today the ruins are still home to a multitude of placid iguanas, some close to 200 years old. About Cancun � www.cancun.travel. Cancun is situated on the north-eastern tip of Mexico�s Yucatan Peninsula, bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the tranquil Nichupte Lagoon. The destination is renowned for its 16-mile stretch of white sandy beaches, world-class hotels, exceptional recreation features and proximity to historic Mayan archaeological sites.Visitors to Cancun can enjoy the Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest coral reef in the world and action-packed participatory sports activities that capitalize on Cancun�s exceptionally clear, blue waters. Cancun is hosting a press trip during May to experience the Mayan World. If you would like to attend or more information please contact us.

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Editors Note: For more information please contact: Luisa Urue�a, The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau, c/o Axis Travel Marketing, No 4, 48 Canning Road, Croydon CR0 6QF. Tel: +44 (0)7545 332 677 Email: luisa@axistravelmarketing.com or visit: www.cancun.travel.