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The modern resort of Cancún on the Yucatán Peninsula on Mexico’s Caribbean coast
Cancún is a resort that showcases the natural beauty for which Mexico is famous. Some three million tourists annually flock to Cancún to enjoy its marvelous sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and ideal weather. Prior to 1974, however, Cancún was a completely underdeveloped area—no more than a tiny fishing village.
Explore More:
Mexico has many other tourist areas that have been developed within the last fifty years. Consult a map of Mexico and locate the following areas: Playa del Carmen, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Cabo San Lucas.
Share What You Know:
Have you or any member of your family traveled to Cancún or to any other city on the Mexican Riviera—the Riviera Maya? If so, and if you have pictures of the trip, put them in a PowerPoint® and write captions for each one in Spanish. Then do a presentation of your trip for your class.