Spring break in Cancun: Revelers let loose at popular vacation destination

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The party never seems to stop while in the resort city of Cancun, Mexico. Here, spring breakers dance the night away in a cloud of white fog while at a club on March 2, 2013.

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Who wants to relax on the beach when you can jump into a crowded pool of rowdy party-goers? Spring breakers get the festivities started early while enjoying an afternoon pool party at a beach resort in Acapulco, another popular vacation destination in Mexico.

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Two bikini-clad spring breakers relax on the sandy beaches of Mexico while taking in the view during the annual influx of college students to Cancun in 2009.

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Spring break is no time to be bashful! College students, like these young men, spend more time with their shirts off than on.

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Someone's thirsty! A tourist from Boston takes shots from a shower head while partying on the beach with his scantily clad spring break comrades.

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Sure, they're surrounded by an entire crowd of spring breakers, but these two only have eyes for each other as they lock lips at one of Cancun's notorious after-hours parties.

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Two party-goers show off their bubbly personalities during a late night romp at a club in Cancun.

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Call it good clean fun -- a couple gets sudsy on the dance floor during a foam party at one of the Cancun's numerous nightclubs.

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That's one way to avoid awkward tan lines. Warm climates definitely bring out the best in these students, who flip for joy in the sand during their spring break vacation away from the rigors of academia.

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Fun bubbles over as spring breakers find themselves covered in foam -- apparently a staple for having a good time in Cancun.

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Revelers get down -- but don't put down their beers -- while dancing during their spring break vacation in 2009.

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Everyone's a winner during a bikini contest as revelers flaunt their beach bods on stage while partying in Cancun.

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Bottoms up! A reveler makes sure she stays well hydrated while showing off her moves in a crowded club on Feb. 26, 2013. Not even a hurting global economy can get in the way of the city's still booming tourist industry, with tens of thousands of college students flocking to the Caribbean hotspot every year.

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In an effort to ramp up security efforts as tourists flock to the popular spring break destination, Mexican navy marines patrol a part of the city known for its nightlife on Feb. 26, 2013.

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Cancun's tourism industry buries everyone else's, with its sunny temperatures, sandy beaches and outstanding nightlife drawing in thousands of college students ready to show off their wild side during their week-long vacation.

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There's bottle service, and then there's this. A woman gets some hands-on help with her drink as she takes in Cancun's nightlife culture during a trip to the spring break capital of the world.

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Spring break is also the time to show off some unusual skills! College students take part in a bikini wheelbarrow racing game while out on the beach in Cancun in 2010.

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The party doesn't stop once the sun goes down. Four girls make waves indoors during a bikini contest at one of Cancun's famous nightclubs while on vacation in 2011. From its wild dance halls to its more casual bars and lounges, the resort city's hopping nightlife remains one of its largest appeals for college students looking to party the night away.

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It looks like these guys may have partied too hard. A couple of revelers relax in the sand after a late night out. At least they can rest easy -- officials are increasing security and lifeguard presence along the resort town's beaches in light of recent violence in Mexico.

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This girl has a literal monkey on her back ... er, stomach. A sunbather gets a surprise guest while soaking up some rays on the white beaches of Cancun.