A Brief Overview of Cancun Cancun is Mexico's most renowned resort that ranks amongst the world's top summer vacation spots. Located on the coast of Yucatán Peninsula in southeast Mexico, Cancun sits north of other very popular resort area known as Riviera Maya. The resort attracts millions of tourists from all around the world which should come as no surprise given its stunning turquoise sea, pristine white-sand beaches, vivid coral reefs, numerous hotel resorts and lively n