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

Michael B

Michael B

14 Jan 2024

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Cancún. From pristine beaches to ancient ruins, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure packed with delicious food, thrilling activities, and breathtaking sights.

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Tacos, Turquoise Waters, and Turtles
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$181

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$ 14

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

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Ruben's Cocina Económica
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
4 - 5 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
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Café Mogagua
Airy, woodsy cafe with a terrace offering comfort food & desserts, plus coffee & juices.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Bastos Grill
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
10 - 15 min

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Tortugranja
No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
56 - 68 min

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Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado
Contemporary, open-air Catholic church with lots of greenery, offering English & Spanish mass.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Starbucks
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 2Dolphins, Paradise Point, and Beach Bliss
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$665

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$ 14

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

58 - 70 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$500
13 - 16 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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$25
63 - 76 min

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Beach Bar
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$68
12 - 18 min

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Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Starbucks
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 3Mango Delights, Park Adventures, and Cultural Immersion
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$492

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$ 14

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

49 - 59 min

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Mango Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
8 - 10 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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$400
57 - 69 min

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Starbucks
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$16
12 - 18 min

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Malecón Tajamar
Palm-lined promenade overlooking the Nichupté lagoon, popular for walks, cycling & jogging.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 4Chocolate Indulgence, Underwater Wonders, and Stunning Sunsets
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$250

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$ 6

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
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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$72
10 - 15 min

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Playa Marlín
White-sand beach open to the public, with bathrooms, showers & nearby restaurants.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Kai
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Ferris Wheel Cancun
Upscale seafront promenade dominated by a Ferris wheel & lined with restaurant terraces & boutiques.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$50
7 - 10 min

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La Pizzarra
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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$60
Day 5Gastronomic Delights, Palace of Luck, and Ecological Oasis
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$264

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$ 9

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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“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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$36
12 - 18 min

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Ultramar
Speedy passenger ferries connecting the mainland with Isla Mujeres & Cozumel in 15 minutes.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
11 - 14 min

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Dubai Palace
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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$50
12 - 18 min

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Super Salads
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
31 - 46 min

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Parque Ecológico Kabah
Small urban park featuring a variety of vegetation & wildlife, plus running paths & a playground.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
36 - 53 min

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Antojito Con Amor
Un lugar donde puedes encontrar una gran variedad de comida vegana,
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 6Scenic Views, Natural Wonders, and Tropical Treats
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$472

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$ 9

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

119 - 143 min

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Chula Vista
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
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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$416
14 - 21 min

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$24
8 - 10 min

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Pizzas Leo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 7Tacos Galore, Eco-Theme Park, and Nighttime Revelry
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$572

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$ 11

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

100 - 120 min

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Pacos Tacos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
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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$484
13 - 16 min

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Apapachoa
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$20
16 - 20 min

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Riviera Blue Light
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 8Seafood Feast, Jungle Thrills, and Ancient Mysteries
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$522

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$ 14

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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Captain's Cove
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$400
4 - 5 min

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Km 19.5
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
6 - 8 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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$50
5 - 6 min

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Indochine
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$44
Day 9Italian Flavors, Mayan Heritage, and Thrilling Rides
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$394

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$ 14

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 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.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
8 - 10 min

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Indochine
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$44
5 - 6 min

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Ventura Park
Lots of attractions, including a water park, zip line, dolphin encounter, classic rides & go-karts.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$248
18 - 22 min

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Bugambilias
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 10Trattoria Delights, Floating Fiesta, and Pristine Beaches
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$616

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$ 17

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

57 - 69 min

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La Trattoria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$500
23 - 28 min

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Mikado
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$56
7 - 9 min

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Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Playa Chacmool
Turquoise waters, a white-sand shoreline & big ocean waves are the main draw to this public beach.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Natura
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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$36

Budget breakdown: $4544 In total

Activities & Food:$4428
Transport:$116