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10 Days in Cancún: A Tropical Adventure

Marcel Kurvers

Marcel Kurvers

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day journey to Cancún, QR, Mexico and experience the ultimate tropical adventure. Explore stunning beaches, archaeological sites, delicious cuisine, and vibrant markets. Get ready for an unforgettable trip!

Trip to Cancún

Day 1
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$143

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$ 3

Cha Cha Chá
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$52
2 - 3 min

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Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Tortugranja
No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$13
54 - 65 min

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Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado
Contemporary, open-air Catholic church with lots of greenery, offering English & Spanish mass.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Las Hijas de la Tostada
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$78
Day 2
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$139

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$ 3

Que Bonito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$52
4 - 5 min

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Hacienda Mundaca
Partially reconstructed historic residence & grounds with a pond, a stone arch & antique cannons.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$13
56 - 68 min

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Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Pescaditos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$74
Day 3
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$322

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$54
14 - 17 min

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Isla Contoy
Small, uninhabited island with secluded beaches & a prime nesting site for sea birds & turtles.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$200
3 - 4 min

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Restaurante Cayo Cocom
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$68
Day 4
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$191

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$ 5

Sans Soucis
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$58
6 - 9 min

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El Rey Archaeological Zone
Excavated Mayan ruins date to 250 A.D., comprising 47 buildings, including a pyramid-shaped temple.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$25
4 - 5 min

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San Miguelito Archeological Site
Mayan ruins accessed through a museum with shaded trails connecting each section of the site.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
10 - 12 min

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Yamil Lu'um
Archaeological remains of a small, circa-13th-century Mayan temple atop a beachfront knoll.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
27 - 33 min

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El Meco Archaeological Site
Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$13
7 - 10 min

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Restaurant y Cooperativa Kukulcan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$70
Day 5
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$149

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$ 2

La Horma
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$56
11 - 16 min

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Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
3 - 4 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
$25
4 - 6 min

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La Palapa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$68
Day 6
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$161

Hidden Garden
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$58
6 - 9 min

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La Isla Paradise Experience
Bustling, open-air shopping complex with clothing stores, restaurants & a Ferris wheel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$2
4 - 5 min

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Cancun Wax Museum
Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$25
3 - 4 min

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Jugo de Limon
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$76
Day 7
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$368

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$ 3

Los de Pescado Express
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$46
2 - 3 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
$250
27 - 33 min

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Mercado 28
Long-running flea market with food stalls & lots of shops offering souvenirs, apparel & other goods.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
1 - 2 min

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Cocktelería el Cejas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$72
Day 8
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$162

Cevicharia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$48
4 - 6 min

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Interactive Aquarium Cancún
Many sea creatures are displayed at this aquarium offering unique interactive experiences & shows.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
1 - 2 min

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Jugo de Limon
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$76
Day 9
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$338

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$ 2

Restaurante Frutos del Mar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$48
13 - 16 min

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Xel-Há Park
Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$208
4 - 6 min

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Jardin Cerveza Corona
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$82
Day 10
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$364

El pescador
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$54
20 - 29 min

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Xcaret Park
Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$242
5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$68

Budget breakdown: $2353 In total

Activities & Food:$2335
Transport:$18