8-Day Cancún Adventure: Beaches, Archaeological Sites, and More!

Alondra Martinez

20 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey to Cancún, Mexico. Explore stunning beaches, visit ancient archaeological sites, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this tropical paradise.

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$91

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

3 - 4 min

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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$45

4 - 5 min

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Contemporary, open-air Catholic church with lots of greenery, offering English & Spanish mass.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Palm-lined promenade overlooking the Nichupté lagoon, popular for walks, cycling & jogging.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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$19

Day 2

$410

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$312

92 - 111 min

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$51

1 - 2 min

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Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$38

9 - 11 min

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Sun loungers & straw beach shelters on a popular sandy strip backed by resort hotels.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$428

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

20 - 29 min

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Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$363

69 - 83 min

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El Asador Mexicano favorito de México, contemporáneo y cautivador, diseñado para vivir las mejores experiencias. Dj Residente & High Mixology

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$12

Upscale seafront promenade dominated by a Ferris wheel & lined with restaurant terraces & boutiques.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$38

9 - 11 min

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Classic red & white striped beacon on a windswept, rocky bluff, with sandy trails & ocean views.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$389

$ 5

Señor Frog’s Food, Fiesta & Souvenirs is the place to visit if you are a customer seeking adventure and a real party experience. Full of colors, lights, sounds, textures and fun. The night-time entertainment includes DJs, MCs, conga lines with shot girls, prizes, live bands and much more.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

10 - 15 min

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Long sandy beach with calm, sheltered waters & sun loungers, backed by a row of hotels.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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This beach side restaurant transports you to Tuscany with it's authentic Italian fare. It's like being on two vacations at once.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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Puerto Maya Cancún - Jungle Tour, Speed Boat, Snorkel & Mayan Experience

Speedboat rides, reef diving trips & guided jungle walks from a popular coastal tour center.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$300

2 - 3 min

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Excavated Mayan ruins date to 250 A.D., comprising 47 buildings, including a pyramid-shaped temple.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$38

Day 5

$335

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

4 - 6 min

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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 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.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$45

13 - 20 min

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Mayan ruins accessed through a museum with shaded trails connecting each section of the site.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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Lots of attractions, including a water park, zip line, dolphin encounter, classic rides & go-karts.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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$188

Day 6

$87

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

8 - 12 min

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Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Long strip of white sand open to the public, with strong waves, showers & jet ski rentals.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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Many sea creatures are displayed at this aquarium offering unique interactive experiences & shows.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$56

8 - 10 min

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5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Bustling public beach with calm water for swimming & also featuring umbrella & chair rentals.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$380

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

10 - 12 min

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Small, uninhabited island with secluded beaches & a prime nesting site for sea birds & turtles.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$300

50 - 60 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$19

7 - 9 min

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Ecological park offering beaches, a lighthouse & large sculptures on a path overlooking the ocean.

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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$19

Day 8

$321

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

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Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$300

18 - 22 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

38 - 46 min

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Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $2486 In total

Activities & Food:$2438

Transport:$49