Do you think you know Cancun? This trivia is for you

If you love Cancun as much as we do, this trivia is for you. There are eight multiple-choice questions about the history, nature and best-known spots of the destination. Pick an answer for each question and check the solutions at the end, no cheating.

The questions

1. Which municipality does Cancun belong to?
a) Solidaridad · b) Benito Juarez · c) Tulum · d) Isla Mujeres

2. Which lagoon separates the Hotel Zone from downtown?
a) Bacalar · b) Kaan Luum · c) Nichupte · d) Chacmuchuch

3. Which island can you see on the horizon from the northern beaches of Cancun?
a) Cozumel · b) Holbox · c) Isla Mujeres · d) Isla Contoy

4. Which of these archaeological sites is inside the Hotel Zone?
a) El Rey · b) Chichen Itza · c) Coba · d) Ek Balam

5. Which reef runs along the coast of the Mexican Caribbean?
a) The Great Barrier Reef · b) The Mesoamerican Reef System · c) Ningaloo Reef · d) Only the Belize reef

6. On which beach will you find the colorful “Cancun” sign, one of the favorite photo spots?
a) Playa Delfines · b) Playa Tortugas · c) Playa Norte · d) Playa Langosta

7. What is the most widespread interpretation of the Mayan name “Cancun”?
a) Land of the sun · b) Crystal-clear water · c) Nest of snakes · d) Place of flamingos

8. Roughly how far is Chichen Itza from Cancun?
a) 20 km · b) 60 km · c) 200 km · d) 600 km

The answers

1. b) Benito Juarez. Cancun is the seat of this municipality of Quintana Roo, named after the Mexican president.
2. c) Nichupte. The Nichupte Lagoon and its mangroves are the other side of the Hotel Zone’s famous “7”.
3. c) Isla Mujeres. It is about 20 minutes away by ferry. If you go, don’t miss North Beach.
4. a) El Rey. A small Mayan site between hotels and beaches. We tell you all about it in the El Rey archaeological site.
5. b) The Mesoamerican Reef System. It is the second largest coral reef in the world and reaches all the way to Honduras. Learn more in reefs: what are they?
6. a) Playa Delfines. Besides the sign, it has a lookout point with one of the most beautiful views in the Caribbean. Discover more in the best beaches in Cancun.
7. c) Nest of snakes. It is the most repeated translation, although there are other interpretations of the original Mayan name.
8. c) 200 km. About three hours by road, which makes it a very popular day trip. Here is our guide to Chichen Itza.

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