A Bit Of History Like many towns in the Mexican Caribbean, Cancun was once a Mayan cultural center. This particular piece of land was essential for the Mayan fishing and maritime trades. After the Mayans left the area and prior to the 1970s, Cancun was all but forgotten. Surviving with just 100 residents. Fast forward to the 1970s, when the Mexican government deemed Cancun the bes... https://www.islandlifemexico.com/cancun-visitors-guide/