American travelers love escaping the cooler weather during the winter months, and many have a favorite destination they visit repeatedly.
This year, among the favorites, Cancun is the #1 destination in Mexico for Americans this winter, according to Expedia.
Let’s look at why it’s a favorite winter destination not just for American tourists but for tourists from around the world as well.
Amazing Tropical Weather
Cancun’s weather in the winter is one of the biggest draws for tourists visiting during these months, especially for Americans living in cold weather states.
The average temperature during the daytime is 83 degrees, so warm but not too warm, and the evenings average around 68 degrees.
This is perfect weather for escaping the cold for a few days.
Pristine Beaches
It’s no secret that Cancun’s beaches are the main attraction for tourists visiting the destination, and this is true even during the wintertime.
The crystal-clear aqua-blue water invites travelers from all over the world to escape the cold.
Additionally, the water temperature averages around 77 degrees, so it’s still a comfortable temperature for swimming.
Combined with the warm but not too hot temperatures, Cancun makes for the perfect winter getaway.
Incredible All-Inclusives
All-inclusive resorts are more popular than they used to be because they’re better than they were years ago.
Cancun has an incredible selection of all-inclusives to choose from.
There’s family-friendly all-inclusives, all-inclusives perfect for single and solo travelers, budget-friendly all-inclusives, adult-only all-inclusives, and luxury high-end all-inclusives.
Many of these offer amazing amenities, like gourmet dining, 24-hour room service, top-shelf drinks, and activities, all included in the price.
Diverse Selection Of Activities
When it comes to choosing vacation destinations, you want everybody in the group to be happy and be able to find things to do.
Cancun offers that, with a diverse selection of activities to enjoy both in Cancun and in the surrounding destinations.
The days can be spent on the beaches, at an adventure park, touring Mayan ruins, swimming in cenotes, scuba diving, or relaxing by the pool.
During the evenings there are Vegas-style shows, nightclubs, dinner shows, and more, so there is no shortage of things to do, day or night.
Great Shopping
Cancun is a great place to do some shopping, especially for those visiting around the holidays.
The La Isla shopping center and Luxury Avenue are both located in the Hotel Zone and are filled with high-end and boutique shops as well as a variety of dining and entertainment options.
Puerto Cancun and Plaza Las Americas are also great shopping centers and are located just outside of the Hotel Zone.
Additionally, Mercado 23 and Mercado 28, located in the center of Cancun, are great places to pick up some souvenirs, local goods, and street food.
Enhanced Security
Cancun is a pretty safe destination overall.
That’s why millions of travelers continue to visit every year.
During the winter months, though, it’s even safer because security is enhanced specifically to protect visiting tourists.
This is likely one of the reasons it’s a top choice for American travelers looking for the perfect winter beach vacation destination.
More Connectivity
Because Cancun is so popular during the winter months, many airlines operate additional routes during this time.
Currently, there are 43 American airports from which you can fly nonstop to Cancun, with 14 different airlines offering service to the destination.
Not only is Cancun an amazing winter vacation destination, but there are plenty of options for American travelers to get to the destination during the wintertime, too.
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