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Cancun's main 'hotel zone' is spread out along a 20km stretch of beach, flanked by a peaceful inland lagoon.The resort has shopping malls and plenty of places to eat and drink, as well as several good nightclubs. An intoxicating mix of the old and the new, the rustic and the sophisticated, and American standards combined with Spanish influence. Lying on the Eastern Coast of the Yucatan Peninsula is Cancun, Mexico's premier holiday resort, a bustling and chic resort with modern, American-style hotels of a high standard, a multitude of restaurants, soft sandy beaches, and plenty of sports both on land and water. Resorts along the Mayan Riviera have a more relaxed feel while south of Cancun lies the resort of Playa del Carmen with its laid back atmosphere, excellent white sand beach and great variety of restaurants and bars. Nightlife is low key compared to Cancun. The area has many historical sites including Tulum and Chichen Itza, 130 miles from Cancun, one of the most important archaeological sites and capital of the Mayan civilization. Merida is a Spanish colonial city and the cultural capital of the Yucatan region. The main reason for visiting Cancun is to relax on the beautiful white sand beach or go diving to see the coral life. Isla Mujeres, a 25-minute boat ride from Cancun, has good snorkelling and beaches and great diving sites including Los Manchones, La Bandera, Cuevones and the Sleeping Shark Caves. A visit to the island of Cozumel is also well worth a visit.