Cancun Mythbusters

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Cancun Mythbusters
Cancun Mythbusters

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Cancun is a wonderful holiday destination known for its white sandy beaches, beautiful diving spots and party nights – not really a place one would expect to be surrounded by urban myths. Cancun, however, has long been a legend, namely by the story of how it was founded. Centuries ago, pirates and corsairs were cruising the Caribbean waters around the islands offshore from Cancun. And even more centuries ago, the Mayas inhabiting the region practiced religious rituals that would seem strange to us. These offer enough material for scary urban legends in Cancun. True or false? We're putting Cancun mythbusters to the test!

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