Spring Break is nearly here and once again Cancun is one of the hot spots. Now a world renowned tourist resort receiving over thirty million visitors a year, it's difficult to believe that only 40 years ago Cancun was just a strip of forest flanked by beaches. With its stunning beaches, fine dining, luxury hotels and resorts, you could spend your whole vacation in Cancun without stepping outside the "Hotel Zone." That would be a shame, though, because the area around Cancun has plenty to offer! Check out our list of Cancun day trips for an idea of what you can do in the Cancun area.

_{Photo by Guillermo Aldana courtesy of the Mexican Tourism Board.}