7 Days in Cancún: Sun, Sand, and Adventure!

Danielle Egharevba

27 Dec 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the stunning beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant culture of Cancún. From exploring ecological parks to snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, this itinerary is packed with excitement and relaxation. Get ready for the vacation of a lifetime!

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Ecological Wonders and Urban Delights

$825

$ 25

Iberostar Selection Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$75

5 - 6 min

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Palm-lined promenade overlooking the Nichupté lagoon, popular for walks, cycling & jogging.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

23 - 28 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.

No time set

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$750

Day 2Market Treasures and Underwater Marvels

$789

$ 21

Iberostar Selection Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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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

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

23 - 28 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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2 - 3 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$108

12 - 15 min

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Immersive pirate-themed show onboard replica ships with music & stunts, plus a bar & dinner options.

No time set

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$600

Day 3Nature's Playground and Spiritual Serenity

$75

$ 13

Iberostar Selection Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Torre Escénica del Embarcadero de Cancún

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

No time set

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$75

8 - 10 min

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Mexican chocolate, lucha libre wrestling masks & folk art at a bright, busy hub of souvenir shops.

No time set

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Free

Day 4Adventure and Beach Bliss

$75

$ 17

Iberostar Selection Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Mayan ruins accessed through a museum with shaded trails connecting each section of the site.

No time set

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$75

20 - 24 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 5Island Paradise and Marine Marvels

$638

$ 21

Iberostar Selection Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

64 - 77 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$38

7 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$600

66 - 80 min

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Classic red & white striped beacon on a windswept, rocky bluff, with sandy trails & ocean views.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Coastal Beauty and Mayan Adventures

$1313

$ 25

Iberostar Selection Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

70 - 84 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

62 - 75 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Puerto Maya Cancún - Jungle Tour, Speed Boat, Snorkel & Mayan Experience

Speedboat rides, reef diving trips & guided jungle walks from a popular coastal tour center.

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$600

3 - 4 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$75

19 - 23 min

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No time set

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$600

Day 7Ancient History and Thrilling Entertainment

$447

$ 9

Iberostar Selection Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 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.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$372

Budget breakdown: $4286 In total

Activities & Food:$4161

Transport:$125