10 Days in Cancún: Sun, Sea, and Adventure!

Diogo N'atharde

10 Mar 2024

Join me on an unforgettable journey to Cancún, where we'll soak up the sun, dive into crystal-clear waters, and embark on thrilling adventures. From pristine beaches to mouthwatering cuisine, this blog will be your ultimate guide to experiencing the best of Cancún!

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beach Bliss and Cultural Delights

$135

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

Torre Escénica del Embarcadero de Cancún

80-m. tower at Xcaret park offering sweeping coastal views from its rotating observation deck.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

5 - 8 min

Directions

Contemporary, open-air Catholic church with lots of greenery, offering English & Spanish mass.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 2Underwater Wonders and Beachfront Bliss

$154

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

10 - 15 min

Directions

White-sand beach open to the public, with bathrooms, showers & nearby restaurants.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$64

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 3Turquoise Waters and Island Hopping

$123

$ 2

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

Long sandy beach with calm, sheltered waters & sun loungers, backed by a row of hotels.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

Speedy passenger ferries connecting the mainland with Isla Mujeres & Cozumel in 15 minutes.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

4 - 6 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$60

13 - 20 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Thrills and Delicious Dining

$263

$ 2

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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$124

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

6 - 9 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 5Beach Hopping and Seafood Feasts

$80

$ 2

Bustling public beach with calm water for swimming & also featuring umbrella & chair rentals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

1 - 2 min

Directions

Natura is the only healthy choice restaurant to be found in the Hotel Zone of Cancun. Fit for vegetarians and non vegetarians.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Adrenaline-Pumping Activities and Ecological Wonders

$352

$ 2

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$250

20 - 24 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$54

32 - 48 min

Directions

Small urban park featuring a variety of vegetation & wildlife, plus running paths & a playground.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

31 - 46 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7Beachside Fun and Mexican Fiesta

$372

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

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.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$250

8 - 10 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$60

1 - 2 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Day 8Shopping Extravaganza and Culinary Delights

$92

$ 2

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

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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1 - 2 min

Directions

Todos Los Deportes y Las Mejores Alitas

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

1 - 2 min

Directions

La mejor pizza de Cancun, con servicio a domicilio en el Zona Hotelera marca al 124 2622

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$50

Day 9Turtles, Sunsets, and Island Paradise

$141

$ 2

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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$13

17 - 21 min

Directions

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

Seafood Kitchen & Events

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$64

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$64

Day 10Nature's Beauty and Mouthwatering Seafood

$333

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$200

6 - 8 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$62

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

Budget breakdown: $2059 In total

Activities & Food:$2044

Transport:$15