The villa is 10 minutes from the beach, 15 minutes from the airport, a 45-min drive to Playa del Carmen and 1 hour, 40 minutes to Tulum. You'll find nearby: - PLAZA LAS AMERICAS SHOPPING MALL, 8 minute walk away, with a large grocery store and cinema - URBAN CENTER CANCUN Cancun (a shopping mall with gym, stores, supermarket, etc.), just 5 minute walk - PUERTO CANCUN, 5 min. away by car with amazing restaurants, shopping malls, and great views of the marina, an ecological reserve and one of the best golf courses in in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Plus, there are so many different things to see and do around Cancun - everything from the beach, water sports like snorkeling, scuba, fishing, and boating, eco-parks with underground rivers, ancient Mayan ruins, cenotes (freshwater sinkholes unique to this area!), private boat/yacht tours, golfing, day trips to Tulum or Isla Mujeres, and so much more! Let’s not forget about the famous “Party Zone” where you will find Coco Bongo and Señor Frogs that provide an awesome nightlife experience! Along the hotel zone, you’ll find 2 small Mayan ruins - El Rey and San Miguel where you’ll also find a small museum with interesting artifacts. There’s no shortage of shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and beaches of powder-white sand along this stretch of Mexico. Local Restaurant Recommendations: - La Troje - Bandoneon - Casa Rolandi - La Fonda del Zancudo - La Habichuela - El Cejas (seafood and great ambiance in mercado 28) - Porto Santo