5-Day Cancún Adventure: Beaches, Culture, and Fun

Jennyfer Jiménez

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Cancún, QR, Mexico. Explore stunning beaches, indulge in delicious cuisine, visit ancient ruins, and experience the vibrant local culture. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Cancún

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Viator

Day 1

$258

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$200

8 - 10 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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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

11 - 16 min

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Long-running flea market with food stalls & lots of shops offering souvenirs, apparel & other goods.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$366

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$34

6 - 9 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

87 - 105 min

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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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

7:00 PM - 1:00 AM

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$208

Day 3

$413

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

20 - 29 min

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

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$242

57 - 69 min

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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4 - 5 min

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$125

4 - 5 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$28

Day 4

$341

$ 7

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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$250

17 - 21 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 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.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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Todos Los Deportes y Las Mejores Alitas

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$30

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Day 5

$557

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$250

9 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$200

9 - 11 min

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9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$34

7 - 9 min

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

10:30 PM - 12:30 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $1959 In total

Activities & Food:$1935

Transport:$25