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24 Days of Adventure in Cancún!

Max Balzereit

Max Balzereit

3 Jan 2024

Embark on an epic journey through the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of Cancún. From ancient ruins to pristine beaches, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Underwater Wonders and Wax Figures
+

$86

Interactive Aquarium Cancún
Many sea creatures are displayed at this aquarium offering unique interactive experiences & shows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$36
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Cancun Wax Museum
Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$25
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Ferris Wheel Cancun
Upscale seafront promenade dominated by a Ferris wheel & lined with restaurant terraces & boutiques.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$25
Day 2Stargazing and Street Food Delights
+

$25

·

$ 5

Planetario De Cancún Ka´Yok´
Small science center offering an observatory, planetarium shows & a science museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$13
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 15 min

~

Directions

El Niño Beach
Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

El Meco Archaeological Site
Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$13
Day 3Floating Fiesta and Coastal Charm
+

$250

·

$ 3

Xoximilco | Mexican Floating Fiesta in Cancun
Theme park built around Mexican culture, customs, music & food on gondolas through the Mayan jungle.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$250
24 - 29 min

~

Directions

Malecón Tajamar
Palm-lined promenade overlooking the Nichupté lagoon, popular for walks, cycling & jogging.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
Free
Day 4Paradise Found at Xel-Há Park
+

$208

Xel-Há Park
Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
•
$208
Day 5Immerse Yourself in Nature at Xcaret Park
+

$242

Xcaret Park
Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
•
$242
Day 6Jungle Thrills and Mayan History
+

$225

·

$ 2

Puerto Maya Cancún - Jungle Tour, Speed Boat, Snorkel & Mayan Experience
Speedboat rides, reef diving trips & guided jungle walks from a popular coastal tour center.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$200
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

El Rey Archaeological Zone
Excavated Mayan ruins date to 250 A.D., comprising 47 buildings, including a pyramid-shaped temple.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
•
$25
Day 7Island Paradise and Ancient Treasures
+

$50

·

$ 5

Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Tortugranja
No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$13
7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Punta Sur
Ecological park offering beaches, a lighthouse & large sculptures on a path overlooking the ocean.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$13
74 - 89 min

~

Directions

San Miguelito Archeological Site
Mayan ruins accessed through a museum with shaded trails connecting each section of the site.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
•
$25
Day 8Dolphin Encounters and Hidden Gems
+

$450

·

$ 2

Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$250
60 - 72 min

~

Directions

Isla Contoy
Small, uninhabited island with secluded beaches & a prime nesting site for sea birds & turtles.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
•
$200
Day 9Adventure and Relaxation in Garrafon Park
+

$200

·

$ 3

Garrafon Park - MX
Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$200
63 - 76 min

~

Directions

Caracol Beach
Sun loungers & straw beach shelters on a popular sandy strip backed by resort hotels.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
Free
Day 10Mayan Artifacts and Thrilling Rides
+

$149

·

$ 2

Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito
Important collection of Mayan archaeological artifacts housed in a sleekly designed setting.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$25
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Ventura Park
Lots of attractions, including a water park, zip line, dolphin encounter, classic rides & go-karts.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
•
$124

Budget breakdown: $4041 In total

Activities & Food:$4003
Transport:$38

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Underwater Wonders and Wax Figures
+

$86

Interactive Aquarium Cancún
Many sea creatures are displayed at this aquarium offering unique interactive experiences & shows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$36
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Cancun Wax Museum
Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$25
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

Ferris Wheel Cancun
Upscale seafront promenade dominated by a Ferris wheel & lined with restaurant terraces & boutiques.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$25
Day 2Stargazing and Street Food Delights
+

$25

·

$ 5

Planetario De Cancún Ka´Yok´
Small science center offering an observatory, planetarium shows & a science museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$13
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 15 min

~

Directions

El Niño Beach
Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

El Meco Archaeological Site
Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$13
Day 3Floating Fiesta and Coastal Charm
+

$250

·

$ 3

Xoximilco | Mexican Floating Fiesta in Cancun
Theme park built around Mexican culture, customs, music & food on gondolas through the Mayan jungle.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$250
24 - 29 min

~

Directions

Malecón Tajamar
Palm-lined promenade overlooking the Nichupté lagoon, popular for walks, cycling & jogging.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
Free
Day 4Paradise Found at Xel-Há Park
+

$208

Xel-Há Park
Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
•
$208
Day 5Immerse Yourself in Nature at Xcaret Park
+

$242

Xcaret Park
Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
•
$242
Day 6Jungle Thrills and Mayan History
+

$225

·

$ 2

Puerto Maya Cancún - Jungle Tour, Speed Boat, Snorkel & Mayan Experience
Speedboat rides, reef diving trips & guided jungle walks from a popular coastal tour center.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$200
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

El Rey Archaeological Zone
Excavated Mayan ruins date to 250 A.D., comprising 47 buildings, including a pyramid-shaped temple.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
•
$25
Day 7Island Paradise and Ancient Treasures
+

$50

·

$ 5

Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Tortugranja
No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$13
7 - 9 min

~

Directions

Punta Sur
Ecological park offering beaches, a lighthouse & large sculptures on a path overlooking the ocean.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
•
$13
74 - 89 min

~

Directions

San Miguelito Archeological Site
Mayan ruins accessed through a museum with shaded trails connecting each section of the site.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
•
$25
Day 8Dolphin Encounters and Hidden Gems
+

$450

·

$ 2

Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
$250
60 - 72 min

~

Directions

Isla Contoy
Small, uninhabited island with secluded beaches & a prime nesting site for sea birds & turtles.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
•
$200
Day 9Adventure and Relaxation in Garrafon Park
+

$200

·

$ 3

Garrafon Park - MX
Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$200
63 - 76 min

~

Directions

Caracol Beach
Sun loungers & straw beach shelters on a popular sandy strip backed by resort hotels.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
Free
Day 10Mayan Artifacts and Thrilling Rides
+

$149

·

$ 2

Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito
Important collection of Mayan archaeological artifacts housed in a sleekly designed setting.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$25
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Ventura Park
Lots of attractions, including a water park, zip line, dolphin encounter, classic rides & go-karts.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
•
$124

Budget breakdown: $4041 In total

Activities & Food:$4003
Transport:$38

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Underwater Wonders and Wax Figures
+

$0

·

$ 3

Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
•
Free
46 - 56 min

~

Directions

Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
•
Free
27 - 33 min

~

Directions

Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
•
Free
Day 2Stargazing and Street Food Delights
+

$25

Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito
Important collection of Mayan archaeological artifacts housed in a sleekly designed setting.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$25
Day 3Floating Fiesta and Coastal Charm
+

$208

Xel-Há Park
Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
•
$208
Day 4Paradise Found at Xel-Há Park
+

$0

Budget breakdown: $4041 In total

Activities & Food:$4003
Transport:$38