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10 Days in Cancún: A Tropical Adventure

El Mehdi Ait Hammadi

El Mehdi Ait Hammadi

23 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day journey to Cancún and experience the ultimate tropical adventure. From ancient ruins to pristine beaches, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city's top attractions. Get ready for sun, sand, and unforgettable memories!

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Exploring the Heart of Cancún
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$0

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$ 2

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Plaza Galerias
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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El Niño Beach
Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Immersing in Local Culture and History
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$13

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$ 3

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Mercado 28
Long-running flea market with food stalls & lots of shops offering souvenirs, apparel & other goods.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Parque Ecológico Kabah
Small urban park featuring a variety of vegetation & wildlife, plus running paths & a playground.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Dubai Palace
Compact venue offering slot machines & live gaming tables, plus down-home Mexican food & a buffet.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado
Contemporary, open-air Catholic church with lots of greenery, offering English & Spanish mass.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Beach Bliss and Underwater Wonders
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$31

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$ 3

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Ferris Wheel Cancun
Upscale seafront promenade dominated by a Ferris wheel & lined with restaurant terraces & boutiques.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Interactive Aquarium Cancún
Many sea creatures are displayed at this aquarium offering unique interactive experiences & shows.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 4Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Island Paradise
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$14

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$ 3

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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El Rey Archaeological Zone
Excavated Mayan ruins date to 250 A.D., comprising 47 buildings, including a pyramid-shaped temple.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
12 - 15 min

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La Isla Paradise Experience
Bustling, open-air shopping complex with clothing stores, restaurants & a Ferris wheel.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$1
11 - 14 min

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Punta Cancun LightHouse
Classic red & white striped beacon on a windswept, rocky bluff, with sandy trails & ocean views.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Discovering the Natural Beauty of Xel-Há Park
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$104

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$ 2

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

93 - 112 min

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Xel-Há Park
Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$104
Day 6Turtles, Coffee, and Island Paradise
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$7

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$ 3

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Tortugranja
No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
14 - 17 min

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Café Mogagua
Airy, woodsy cafe with a terrace offering comfort food & desserts, plus coffee & juices.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Experiencing the Spectacular Xcaret Park
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$121

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$ 2

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

72 - 87 min

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Xcaret Park
Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$121
Day 8Dolphin Encounters and Island Adventure
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$225

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$ 3

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$125
11 - 14 min

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Garrafon Park - MX
Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$100
Day 9Sun, Sand, and Mayan History
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$13

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$ 3

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Playa Forum
Long sandy beach with calm, sheltered waters & sun loungers, backed by a row of hotels.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito
Important collection of Mayan archaeological artifacts housed in a sleekly designed setting.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 10Thrills and Fiesta at Ventura Park and Xoximilco
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$187

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$ 3

The boat house cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Ventura Park
Lots of attractions, including a water park, zip line, dolphin encounter, classic rides & go-karts.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$62
10 - 12 min

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Xoximilco | Mexican Floating Fiesta in Cancun
Theme park built around Mexican culture, customs, music & food on gondolas through the Mayan jungle.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$125

Budget breakdown: $733 In total

Activities & Food:$713
Transport:$21