Gay Travel Guide, Cancun

By Ricardo d Argence

Cancun offers something for everyone with its warm beautiful beaches of pristine white sand, unsurpassed nightlife and rich cultural history. This city is especially gay friendly and there are places exclusively for the gay traveler. No one should go to Cancun without sampling a bit of everything from the rich tradition of the Mayans to the spicy food and nightlife.

Cancun offers both modern day fun in the busy city and historical, educational benefits in the ancient ruins nearby. Make sure you plan for at least a day to tour the Temple of Kukulcan. The place of prayer is worth seeing, however there is a valid excuse to come soon when one travels when it is Spring or Autumn Equinox.

At the Temple of Kukulcan, as the sun makes its way across the sky, you will see the pyramid make a shadow of the great serpent Kukulcan. This is just one of the magical sites to visit.

The area where this city stands today in the Yucatan Peninsula often called the Mexican Caribbean was the home of a coconut plantation and just 3 residents as recently as 1970. Until then, it contained the remnants of the Mayans, natural beauty and of course, coconut trees. In Cancun, you'll find a modern city, filled with the wonders of the ancient world, but whose oldest building is less than 40 years old.

Cancun is perfect if you adore the beach, the sun, and the water. You can visit any beach in the Cancun but if you want to go to the main gay beach you have to go to the Ruinas del Rey. Cancun offers plenty of sun and sand at the beach, and the city is friendly to gays, offering the opportunity to happen upon a friendly encounter.

If you want to do more than bake under the rays or walk along the shoreline, there are plenty of more physical activities available. You want something different to do at night, enjoy you supper on the bow of a boat.

Taking a nap is an excellent way to throw off the sleepiness of a long day and prepare to dive into the city's nightlife. Nocturnal activity commences at 10.30 and goes on till 5.00 AM into next day.

While there are an abundance of bars and clubs for both straight and gay people, the Karamba is strictly gay. There's entertainment to suite every taste in popular music. This establishment brings in people from all over the world and seats 450, but after midnight, the locals begin to arrive so you best find a seat early.

The earliest drinking joint for gays in Cancun is Picante. They have get-togethers on all nights, however during off days the get-together is inclusive of outfits as well as good actings. Go on Thursday for Tequila night and free shots.

The gay friendly hotels are many. The best known include the Gran Melia Cancun, Hyatt Regency Cancun, Hotel Antillano, Presidente InterContinental, The Ritz-Carlton and Villas Tucal Boutique Hotel. - 29868

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