8 Days in Cancún and Mérida: Sun, Sea, and Mayan Wonders

Mariel Granados

17 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning beaches of Cancún and the vibrant city of Mérida. Immerse yourself in the rich Mayan culture, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and bask in the warm Mexican sun. Get ready for a vacation of a lifetime!

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beach Bliss and Tacos Galore

$110

$ 6

Mayan Monkey | Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

45 - 54 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Seafood Kitchen & Events

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 2Majestic Views and Seafood Delights

$131

$ 6

Mayan Monkey | Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

82 - 99 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 3Adventure at Xcaret and Hidden Gems

$340

$ 3

Mayan Monkey | Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

76 - 92 min

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Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$242

4 - 5 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$60

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Exploring Nature's Playground and Coastal Dining

$322

$ 5

Mayan Monkey | Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

98 - 118 min

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Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$208

5 - 8 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$52

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Budget breakdown: $1380 In total

Activities & Food:$1360

Transport:$20

Trip to Mérida

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beach Bliss and Tacos Galore

$110

1500s cathedral with stark Renaissance architecture, partially built with stones from Mayan ruins.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Bustling park with shaded paths & benches, plus music & dance events & a flag-raising ceremony.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 2Majestic Views and Seafood Delights

$118

$ 1

City space with a monument to former president Benito Juárez, overlooked by a colonial-era church.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Yucatecan Serenade, an open-air dance with live music, has been held weekly since 1965 at this park.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 3Adventure at Xcaret and Hidden Gems

$111

Striking, modern Mayan cultural museum with many exhibits of art, handicrafts & history.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

7 - 10 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Exploring Nature's Playground and Coastal Dining

$119

$ 1

Zoo with exhibits of tigers, giraffes, hippos, primates, birds & other animals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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5 - 8 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$62

Budget breakdown: $1380 In total

Activities & Food:$1360

Transport:$20