Cancun (CUN)

The Cancun International Airport is located 16 km south of the city. This is the second largest airport in Mexico, after the airport serving Mexico City. The airport was expanded and became the airport that hosted the most international passengers from Mexico. There are four airstrips, including two newly opened (30R/12L) and three terminals. With the recent arrival of Air Cuba, a project to build a fourth terminal, in 2013, is on paper. Terminal 1 is used for charter flights operating in North America, Terminal 2 is used for several international airlines including Air Cuba. In addition, all national companies in Mexico are using this device. Most flights from the United States or Europe operate from Terminal 3. The airport serves a population of over one million inhabitants.

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Cancun, the City

History

During the precolonial period (before the Spanish arrived), the Maya occupied the area of Cancun.

During the years that followed the conquest, a large majority of local people died as a result of several diseases that have crossed the Atlantic with the Spanish settlers. In addition, there were many piracy and famines that have helped reduce the population.

The name of Cancun for the first time appears on maps of the eighteenth century, sometimes written Cancum or Cankun. The significance of Cancún remains unknown. Historians assume that this is a Mayan name could mean "Place / Seat / Throne of the Snake" or "Enchanted Serpent". The snake was an important icon for the pre-Columbian civilizations.


Following the affluance investors wishing to put their money in this region of Mexico, the government had to fund nine hotels. The first hotel was financed was the Hyatt Cancun Caribe. However, the first hotel built was the Playa Blanca, later became a chain hotel Blue Bay, and is now a Temptation Resort.