Sunday, November 7, 2010

The birth of Cancun - landscape survey and a bold idea

Today, Cancun is known for its beaches, luxury resorts and beautiful. But just 40 years ago, the island is now Cancun's Hotel Zone was home only three residents and a large coconut plantation. Though travelers visit Cancun to relax in the sun, enjoy the superior accommodations and Maya history of experience, highly successful in the development of the region of Cancun is one of the most fascinating, but the stories overlooked.

During 'time to the Mayan Empire, the island of Cancun - Maya aka Kaank'uun in - was home to significant population of fishermen and traders. As Cancun had access to the resources of the Caribbean Sea, well represented an important place for the Maya. Large settlements on the peninsula population of Cancun and the Yucatan food trade routes developed by the major locations around making use of Cancun 's location. On arrivalSpaniards, the area many people have died or moved inward, so that the island of Cancun is almost empty for several hundred years. The incredible story of the Maya-Itza kingdom may now be a pair of small archeological sites in Cancun and major historical sites such as Tulum, Coba and Chichen - a city within hours.

The history of modern Cancun began in the winter months of 1967. In the search for new methods of growth and tourismIncome in the country have pledged to the Bank of Mexico is an ideal study destination. A group of economists from Mexico through 11,000 miles of coastline in search of places with interesting scenery, weather and recreational opportunities. After the first phase was completed, some economists say that a computer running the data has been the island of Cancun was analytically selected by the processor. According to other historical experts, the goal wasselected after bank officials reviewed the study of various data. In both cases, Cancun, Mexico was determined to be the most desirable place. In just two years ago in Cancun, many travelers would like to begin to take shape.

With development started in January 1970, Cancun was little more than a coconut farm. However, the beautiful beaches, clear water and spectacular landscapes were convincing enough, the Mexican government to move forward. As a foreignerInvestors are skeptical about investing in an unknown location, said that Mexico, have funded the first nine hotels themselves. The master plan for the city's attractions and hotels with an international vocation called to fill the island, while the workers were asked to develop the continental part of the city - now known as El Centro.

International tourism by not prevail in 1970, but began to Cancun visitors will see an increasing number of the total in MexicoDecade. As the city grew and an international airport was built, investors have begun to see the possibilities of this idyllic city. But despite the international influence, Cancun and its citizens also strengthens local connections remains in possession of most companies - even large chains, such as fast food restaurants. Today, Cancun is an important source of income for Mexico and its citizens, tourists enjoy a more impressiveNumber of activities - from luxury resorts like-minded people, the vibrancy of the traditional El Centro.

Although it was less than 40 years, since the concept of vast Cancun has now become a reality, the city is now the world not only as one of the most fascinating destinations in the Caribbean, but one of the finest resort in town. Today the city is home to almost 600,000 residents and receives 3 million visitors from around the world each year.While many visitors are not aware Cancun 's clearly meteoric origin, each, the range of past experiences with the sites, the popularity triggered the development and possible international - the scenery, the beaches of time, and now the beautiful city. While there are of course much to enjoy Cancun, tourists and citizens have already started waiting for the next 40 years and the exciting changes that await this unique city.

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