Cancún is the most populous city in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, situated on the northeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in southeast Mexico. Located on the Caribbean Sea, it serves as one of the country's easternmost points and functions as the seat of the municipality of Benito Juárez.
The city is a major tourist destination characterized by its proximity to the Riviera Maya resort area. A primary feature of the urban layout is the Hotel Zone, which serves as the main hub for tourism within the city.