These days, Cancun is considered one of the most important cities in Mexico because it represents an important tourist business that is so important in Mexico's economic structure. The population in the city is almost evenly bisected into two groups; those dedicated to tourist economy, and the other, which specializes in trades such as construction (housing and hotels).

There are several areas in which the population converges. One such area, the less-populated of the them, is the hotel zone. This area is designated as the section of the island where the majority of the hotels, restaurants, and tourist business are. Another zone is considered the city area, better known as Downtown. Here, the population is the most concentrated and the most active. The majority of those who reside in this area have different and regular activities; city jobs, banks, movies, theaters, offices, commercials, stores, etc. Activities not unlike most other suburban cities of the world.
Lastly, the rural zone allows its residents to enjoy the more simple country activities, like harvest, poultry, and agricultural business. In this area, the fishing and other commercial oceanic activities have just started to be widely promoted.