Cancun, with its ideal climate, white-sand beaches, and turquoise water, makes for an ideal vacationing destination. This exotic, tropical paradise embraces its historic ancestry yet offers a multitude of sights and activities for all ages. Archaeological sites include the immediate Cancun area and the nearby Mayan cities of Chchen Itza, Tulum, and Coba. The powder-fine sand and wide beaches provide a perfect setting for all sorts of water activities.