The history of Cancun (or CUN as is known by locals) is full of mystery since the very early days of this town. During the Mayan Classic Period there where three different settlement within the area; today they are known as the archaeological sites of El Meco, which is located inland, on front of Isla Mujeres; Yamil Lu´um and El Rey along the two islands that are part of the city´s Hotel Zone until the city’s “birthâ€.
Late Sixties Vision
 History says that by 1968, a group of Mexican investors and bankers were looking for a place on Mexico´s coastal line that would make the perfect vacation spot. By that time the most popular vacation destination in the country was Acapulco and the vision was to replicate that success.
So, after travelling and camping all over the country, the project of making the little know area of Cancun was approved and on 1970 the first camp was settled. There is not an accurate date for a 1st stone ceremony but the common sentiment is to commemorate the city’s birth on April 20th.
Cancun Today
Let´s fast forward to April 2014; just yesterday the city of Cancun started the activities of its 44th birthday with religious services, mariachis, parades, free concerts and more cultural activities. Growing into a cosmopolitan city with state of the art services and accommodations, is much more than just blue and turquoise water sea with white and powdery sand beaches.
With upscale areas like the Hotel Zone and more recently Puerto Cancun where modern high rise complexes are being built like the beachfront Amara Condos; it isn´t hard to see that in the last 44 years the investment has not stopped one bit.
What is like Living in Cancun?
Since its early days, Cancun has attracted people from all Mexico, at first to add population so the state of Quintana Roo and since mid-70s its population has been growing steadily due to the high demand of the hotels and tourist industry as well as the overall development of the city.
Cancun is a melting pot of different nationalities with a large expat community, Americans, Canadians, Argentinians, Cubans, French, Spaniards, and many other nationalities live happily and peacefully in this town blessed with sunshine, making the city a very hip, trendy and modern place to live in.
So, if you have only visited Cancun shortly and became smitten with its beauty and life; or you are one of those people who keep coming over and over again, it is never too late to consider owning your own piece of paradise in one of Mexico’s youngest cities! Just make sure you do your search and work with a reliable real estate brokerage to make it happen!
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