10 Days in Cancún: A Tropical Adventure

Rachaël Silië

4 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day journey to Cancún, Mexico and experience the ultimate tropical adventure. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and soak up the sun on pristine beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable vacation in paradise!

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Culinary Delights and Beach Bliss

$58

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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10:30 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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$30

7 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Thrills and Tacos Galore

$194

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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6 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$124

22 - 27 min

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La mejor comida mexicana de Cancún.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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Long-running flea market with food stalls & lots of shops offering souvenirs, apparel & other goods.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 3Floating Fiesta and Sweet Treats

$321

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

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.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$250

20 - 24 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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5 - 8 min

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Compact venue offering slot machines & live gaming tables, plus down-home Mexican food & a buffet.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 4Coffee, Ferris Wheels, and Island Paradise

$91

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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1 - 2 min

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Todos Los Deportes y Las Mejores Alitas

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 5Seafood Feasts and Mayan Marvels

$85

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

4 - 5 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.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

8 - 12 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

5 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

Day 6Beachfront Relaxation and Underwater Wonders

$89

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$36

10 - 12 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

5 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 7Brunch, Turtles, and Island Hopping

$57

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

6 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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Airy, woodsy cafe with a terrace offering comfort food & desserts, plus coffee & juices.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Lori, one of the founders of the Mango Cafe, has opened her own restaurant in El Centro. Same nuevo Isla approach to cooking - and a lot of traditional dishes served just a little better.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 8Spa Indulgence and Coastal Dining

$222

$ 5