10-Day Cancún Adventure: Explore the Best of Mexico's Paradise

Yeison Jiménez

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Cancún, QR, Mexico. Discover ancient ruins, vibrant markets, stunning beaches, and exhilarating water parks. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of this tropical paradise.

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$125

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

2 - 3 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

13 - 16 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$416

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$416

Day 3

$484

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$484

Day 4

$25

$ 9

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$54

$ 6

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

21 - 26 min

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Bustling, open-air shopping complex with clothing stores, restaurants & a Ferris wheel.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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12 - 15 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

Day 6

$450

$ 3

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

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$400

3 - 4 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

Day 7

$100

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

7 - 9 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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$50

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

$750

$ 3

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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$250

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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$500

Day 9

$425

$ 6

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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$25

7 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$400

66 - 80 min

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Turquoise waters, a white-sand shoreline & big ocean waves are the main draw to this public beach.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 10

$525

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$500

14 - 17 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $3392 In total

Activities & Food:$3354

Transport:$38