Bullfights -- Cancún has a small bullring, Plaza de Toros (tel. 998/884-8372), near the northern (town) end of Bulevar Kukulkán at Av. Bonampak and Sayil. Bullfights take place every Wednesday at 3:30pm during the winter tourist season. A sport introduced to Mexico by the Spanish viceroys, bullfighting is now as much a part of Mexican culture as tequila. The bullfights usually include four bulls, and the spectacle begins with a folkloric dance exhibition, followed by a performance by the charros (Mexico's sombrero-wearing cowboys). You're not likely to see Mexico's best bullfights in Cancún -- the real stars are in Mexico City. Keep in mind that if you go to a bullfight, you're going to see a bullfight, so stay away if you're an animal lover or you can't bear the sight of blood. Buy tickets, which cost $40 (£20) for adults and are free for children under 6, at the Plaza ticket counter the day of the event or in advance from a travel agent; seating is by general admission. American Express, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted
