Disappointing photos show what vacationing in Cancún is really like

• Cancún, Mexico, is a popular travel destination.
• 10.6 million people visited Cancún in the first quarter of 2018.
• But some visitors say the vacation destination has some serious downsides, including pollution and crowds of rowdy college students.

From white sand beaches to clear blue water, there are plenty of photos out there that make Cancún, Mexico, look like the perfect vacation destination.

And Cancún is becoming increasingly popular among foreign travelers, especially those coming from the US. In fact, 10.6 million people visited the coastal city in the first quarter of 2018, a 12.6% increase from the previous year.

Although Cancún looks like it has all the makings for an idyllic beach vacation, some things about the city can be far from perfect, according to some travelers. From pollution to crowds of rowdy college students, they say Cancún also has some serious downsides.

Keep reading to see what it's really like to travel to Cancún, Mexico.

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When you think of Cancún, you probably think of stunning oceanfront resorts…

… and breathtaking blue water.

But like many vacation destinations, Cancún isn’t always as it seems.