Cancún has two distinct contexts. The Hotel Zone strip — the high-rise towers along Kukulcán Boulevard, the Caribbean beach, the resort clubs — is the mass-luxury context. The Riviera Maya, stretching south through Playa del Carmen to Tulum, is the eco-luxury and boutique context. PP linen and natural swim shorts are the foundation throughout.

For the Rosewood Mayakoba. The confirmed Rosewood property — the water channels through the mangrove jungle, the private beach on the Caribbean. White PP linen for the hotel beach and the jungle canal terrace; navy for the Rosewood restaurant evening.

For the Yucatán cenotes. The underground freshwater sinkholes accessible on day trips from the Hotel Zone. Natural swim shorts for the cenote swimming; white PP linen for the cenote entrance and the jungle walk. Natural swim shorts are the correct water garment without exception.

For the Cancún Hotel Zone beach. The Caribbean beach along Kukulcán Boulevard. White PP linen over natural swim shorts; leather sandals.

For the Playa del Carmen 5th Avenue. The pedestrianised main street — the restaurants, the boutiques, the evening social circuit. A PP linen shirt in a vivid colourway with linen shorts and leather shoes for the Quinta Avenida evening.

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