The Adena culture is seen as the precursor to the traditions of the Hopewell culture, which are sometimes thought as an elaboration, or zenith, of Adena traditions.
Cancun is one the largest cities in the Yucatan Peninsula, and one of the most visited destinations of international tourism in Mexico. Following are previous population statistics and some population projections: 2005: 526,701. 2006: 530,700. 2007: 622,832.
Resting on the northeast corner of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo (keen-tah-nah-ROW), Cancun was a part of the ancient Mayan civilization and is still considered the gateway to El Mundo Maya (the Mayan World).