Background
Trip Planner Logo

10-Day Cancún Adventure: Beaches, Cuisine, and Culture

Shary Torres

Shary Torres

11 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Cancún, QR, Mexico. Explore stunning beaches, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Day 1
+

$83

·

$ 5

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

Ferris Wheel Cancun
Upscale seafront promenade dominated by a Ferris wheel & lined with restaurant terraces & boutiques.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Playa Marlín
White-sand beach open to the public, with bathrooms, showers & nearby restaurants.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

La Destileria
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$30
In Laakech
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
+

$70

·

$ 6

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Il Piaceré
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

Playa Tortugas
Bustling public beach with calm water for swimming & also featuring umbrella & chair rentals.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Ólio Mediterranean Cuisine
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$34
Portofino Italian Cuisine
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
+

$46

·

$ 3

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Natura
Natura is the only healthy choice restaurant to be found in the Hotel Zone of Cancun. Fit for vegetarians and non vegetarians.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Playa Chacmool
Turquoise waters, a white-sand shoreline & big ocean waves are the main draw to this public beach.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Playa Forum
Long sandy beach with calm, sheltered waters & sun loungers, backed by a row of hotels.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Hooters
Todos Los Deportes y Las Mejores Alitas
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$8
Wings Army
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
+

$314

·

$ 6

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

La Trattoria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
31 - 38 min

~

Directions

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
$250
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Punta Cancun LightHouse
Classic red & white striped beacon on a windswept, rocky bluff, with sandy trails & ocean views.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Lorenzo's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$10
Tradewinds Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
+

$71

·

$ 6

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Ruben's Cocina Económica
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
19 - 23 min

~

Directions

Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

~

Directions

Tortugranja
No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$13
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Bastos Grill
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$30
Mango Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
+

$41

·

$ 6

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
17 - 21 min

~

Directions

El Meco Archaeological Site
Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
1 - 2 min

~

Directions

Parque Ecológico Kabah
Small urban park featuring a variety of vegetation & wildlife, plus running paths & a playground.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
12 - 17 min

~

Directions

Mu. Burgerhouse Av. Nichupte
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
XB Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
+

$294

·

$ 5

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

53 - 64 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
58 - 70 min

~

Directions

Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$250
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Mercado 28
Long-running flea market with food stalls & lots of shops offering souvenirs, apparel & other goods.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

La Patrona Cocina Urbana & Tacos
La mejor comida mexicana de Cancún.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$10
Emara Antojitos Yucatecos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 8
+

$47

·

$ 3

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

Captain's Cove
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
4 - 6 min

~

Directions

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
$25
5 - 8 min

~

Directions

Da Vinci's Restaurant
This beach side restaurant transports you to Tuscany with it's authentic Italian fare. It's like being on two vacations at once.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$8
Viva Mexico
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$8
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 9
+

$248

·

$ 6

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

43 - 52 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Mango Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

Garrafon Park - MX
Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$200
42 - 63 min

~

Directions

Villa Rolandi Thalasso Spa Gourmet & Beach Club Hotel
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$22
Greenverde
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 10
+

$383

·

$ 3

Airbnb

Depart from your stay 🏨

78 - 94 min

~

Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
20 - 29 min

~

Directions

Pacos Tacos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

Xcaret Park
Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$325
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

La Cocina Restaurante Mexicano
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$28
La Caleta Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1639 In total

Activities & Food:$1596
Transport:$43