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If you also want to visit Tulum or Holbox, allow ten days or more.",{"type":275,"attrs":433,"content":434},{"level":423,"textAlign":17},[435],{"text":436,"type":281},"Is Cancún good for families?",{"type":283,"attrs":438,"content":439},{"textAlign":17},[440],{"text":441,"type":281},"Yes. Many resorts in Cancún have kids' clubs, pools and calm beaches, and there are plenty of family-friendly activities such as snorkelling, eco parks and boat trips. Choose a hotel on the north-facing beaches, where the sea is usually calmer.",{"type":275,"attrs":443,"content":444},{"level":423,"textAlign":17},[445],{"text":446,"type":281},"Can you swim in the sea in Cancún?",{"type":283,"attrs":448,"content":449},{"textAlign":17},[450],{"text":451,"type":281},"Yes, but conditions vary. Beaches facing north, such as Playa Langosta and Playa Tortugas, usually have calmer water, while the east-facing beaches can have strong waves and currents. Always follow the beach flags and lifeguard advice.",{"type":275,"attrs":453,"content":454},{"level":423,"textAlign":17},[455],{"text":456,"type":281},"What is the difference between Cancún and Tulum?",{"type":283,"attrs":458,"content":459},{"textAlign":17},[460],{"text":461,"type":281},"Cancún is bigger, busier and built around resorts and nightlife, while Tulum is smaller, with boutique hotels, a bohemian feel and Mayan ruins on the cliffs. 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