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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!

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