Where is Cancun Mexico on the map?

Cancún is located on the northeastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. It is situated in the state of Quintana Roo, bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Nichupté Lagoon to the west. The city is approximately 1,600 kilometers (about 1,000 miles) southeast of Mexico City and is easily identifiable on maps due to its distinctive coastal location and resort areas.