The spectacular coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula is a diverse playground where you can bask on pristine beaches, explore ancient ruins, play golf or tennis, go biking, snorkeling or scuba diving, do serious shopping, or escape to a secluded lagoon. With info on Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya, plus the nearby ruins, this friendly guide gives you the low down on: * Everything from unique spa experiences to nature preserves and ecoparks * Accommodations ranging from a luxury resort where guests can dabble in a Viking-clad kitchen or where rooms spread out through the jungle to a European-style inn that offers Spanish lessons or a peaceful beachside palapa (thatch-roofed) inn * All kinds of dining options, including fresh seafood, regional specialties such as pork pibil, papadzules, and poc chuc *,* or Thai, Argentinean, or Italian cuisine * Diving into the clear depths of the Yucatán cenotes (natural wells) * Birding at Isla Contoy, with more than 70 species of birds as well as a host of marine and animal life * The Panoramic Tower on Isla Mujeres. where you get a stunning view of the island and Cancun * Day trips to the archeological sites at Tulum, Chichén Itzá, and Ek Balam * The pedestrian-only Avenida 5 in Playa del Carmen that’s the hot social scene * Night life, including live music venues, tequila bars, sports bars, cafes, and plenty of places where you can dance the night away Like every For Dummies travel guide, *Cancún & the Yucatán For Dummies*, *3* *rd* *Edition* includes: * Down-to-earth trip-planning advice * What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip * The best hotels and restaurants for every budget * Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages Whether your idea of the perfect vacation is action, sun, and non-stop fun or an escape to a peaceful haven where life moves along in pure mañana mode, this guide will get you on your way with no problemo, amigo.