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

Gonzalo Merino Montenegro

Gonzalo Merino Montenegro

23 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Cancún, Mexico, where you'll discover ancient marvels, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the sun on pristine beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in this tropical paradise!

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Indulging in Chocolate Delights and Underwater Wonders
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$119

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$ 5

Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
2 - 3 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
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$36
2 - 3 min

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Cancun Wax Museum
Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Il Piaceré
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
5 - 6 min

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Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Ólio Mediterranean Cuisine
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Exploring Nature's Beauty and Savoring Authentic Mexican Cuisine
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$278

Chula Vista
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 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
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$208
5 - 8 min

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Restaurante la Terraza
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$34
3 - 4 min

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La Cocina del Pueblo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 3Uncovering Ancient Ruins and Enjoying Lebanese Flavors
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$288

Pacos Tacos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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
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$242
2 - 3 min

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La Cocina Restaurante Mexicano
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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La Caleta Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 4Savoring Local Delights and Discovering Archaeological Gems
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$77

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$ 7

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 11 min

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Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado
Contemporary, open-air Catholic church with lots of greenery, offering English & Spanish mass.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Parque Ecológico Kabah
Small urban park featuring a variety of vegetation & wildlife, plus running paths & a playground.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Cocina Libanesa Sahara
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Parque de las Palapas
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
11 - 14 min

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El Meco Archaeological Site
Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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Pizza Casa Jaguar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 5Beach Hopping and Experiencing Island Charm
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$95

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$ 6

“El Atajo” restaurante
Tenemos la mejor comida casera mexicana de Cancún, menú ejecutivo a partir de $80.00 mx. También un selecto menú a la carta con precios muy accesibles.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
6 - 8 min

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El Niño Beach
Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
45 - 54 min

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Tortugranja
No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Mango Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
1 - 2 min

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Capilla de Guadalupe, Isla Mujeres
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Loncheria Alexia y Geovanny
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 6Feasting on Local Cuisine and Immersing in Mayan Culture
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$253

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$ 3

Los Gallos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
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
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$25
4 - 5 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.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$200
15 - 18 min

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Lorenzo's
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Punta Cancun LightHouse
Classic red & white striped beacon on a windswept, rocky bluff, with sandy trails & ocean views.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Tradewinds Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 7Swimming with Dolphins and Exploring Ancient Sites
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$338

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$250
12 - 15 min

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Punta Sur
Ecological park offering beaches, a lighthouse & large sculptures on a path overlooking the ocean.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
72 - 87 min

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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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
13 - 20 min

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San Miguelito Archeological Site
Mayan ruins accessed through a museum with shaded trails connecting each section of the site.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
13 - 20 min

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Viva Mexico
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$22
Day 8Island Hopping and Savoring Seafood Delicacies
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$222

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$ 6

Pompeya
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
10 - 12 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
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$200
54 - 65 min

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Bogavante Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Veneto Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 9Relaxing at a Thalasso Spa and Discovering Mayan History
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$273

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$ 3

Villa Rolandi Thalasso Spa Gourmet & Beach Club Hotel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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Garrafon Park - MX
Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$200
72 - 87 min

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Viva Mexico
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$22
4 - 5 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
12 - 17 min

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El Cafe Mexicano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 10Thrilling Water Activities and Celebrating Mexican Culture
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$432

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$ 6

Arrecifes
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
6 - 8 min

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Ventura Park
Lots of attractions, including a water park, zip line, dolphin encounter, classic rides & go-karts.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$124
18 - 22 min

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La Trattoria
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
10 - 12 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$250
9 - 11 min

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Riviera Maya
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $2409 In total

Activities & Food:$2374
Transport:$35