Cancun’s legend is primarily thanks to its incredible climate – your visit to first class resorts like Moon Palace should be sun drenched, as the temperatures range from 26ºC to 36ºC year round! Sun, sand and great courses are assured at Cancun, so why not make it your choice for a fantastic golfing escape?
Golf Breaks in Cancun
Cancun is a popular choice by Americans for holiday breaks, and boasts some of the most stunning all inclusive resorts with awesome golf courses.
The purpose built development is designed to make the most convenient and relaxing holiday destination, where leisure and nightlife can be combined with championship golf for a great escape. Though not frequently associated with culture and history, there are fascinating Mayan ruins in the local area to explore.
Cancun Golf and Resorts
Best Golf Courses in Cancun
Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club
Playa Paraiso Golf Club is the center of a stunning location, surrounded by views, nature, Mexican wildlife and ancient ruins of renowned archeological sites.
- Designed by P.B. Dye
- Previous PGA Tour Latino America host
Moon Spa Golf Club
Carved into the indigenous flora and fauna, and through the natural wetland, the Golden Bear's creation is as beautiful as it is challenging.
- Jack Nicklaus course design
- 27-hole golf complex
Iberostar Selection Cancun Golf Club
The course is a par 72 track which stretches over 150 acres of subtropical landscape, with various hazards and compact greens to make it an enjoyable test for all level of golfers.
- Isao Aoki course design
- 18-hole championship course
Things to do in Cancun
All Inclusive Resorts
When visiting Mexico you will be spoilt for choices of all inclusive resorts, especially in the Cancun area, the Palace Resorts and Hard Rock hotels are the headline act boasting incredible facilities in amongst their all inclusive venues, on top of a vast selection of restaurants and bars to wine and dine.
Scuba Diving
Cancun is a great location for scuba diving and snorkelling, where you can go swimming with some of the most endangered sharks. Another great reason for diving in the Cancun waters is to witness the MUSA underwater art museum, with over 500 sculptures that were built to encourage coral growth and replenish the habitat of tropical marine life.
Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins
The Maya city of Chichen Itza, famous for its pyramid ruins, is both a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The ancient city dates back to the 5th century, though its most impressive structures were built later in the 9th through 12th centuries and are a mix of Maya, Toltec, and Puuc styles.
Drive Times in Cancun
After flying into Cancun you may not need to go much further than your resort to find everything you need, but check out some of the key drive times between the airport and the popular golf venues.
Drive Times by Car
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Cancun Airport to Moon Palace
15 mins
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Moon Palace to Riviera Cancun Golf
20 mins
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Cancun Airport to Le Blanc Resort
30 mins
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Cancun to Playa del Carmen
1 hr
Flights & Weather
With various direct flights to choose from it couldn’t be easier to access Cancun. Take a look at some key flight details, with tips of when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
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London to Cancun
11 hrs
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Destination Airport
Cancun International Airport
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High Season Dates
November - April
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High Season Temperatures
22 - 32° C