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

Jennyfer Jiménez

11 Nov 2023

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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

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$258

·

$ 5

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$18

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Playa Langosta

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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Directions

Captain Hook Cancun

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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Directions

Cocina Libanesa Sahara

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Directions

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

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Mercado 28

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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Directions

Pizza Casa Jaguar

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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Directions

El Niño Beach

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

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$6

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Ferris Wheel Cancun

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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Directions

Interactive Aquarium Cancún

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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Directions

Los Gallos

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$34

6 - 9 min

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Directions

El Rey Archaeological Zone

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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Directions

Chula Vista

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Xel-Há Park

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

7:00 PM - 1:00 AM

•

$208

Day 3

+

$413

·

$ 5

Pacos Tacos

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$10

20 - 29 min

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Directions

Xcaret Park

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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Directions

Terra Nostra

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Ventura Park

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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Directions

Indochine

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

•

$28

Day 4

+

$341

·

$ 7

La Trattoria

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$24

10 - 12 min

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Directions

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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Directions

Bogavante Restaurant

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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Directions

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

3 - 4 min

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Directions

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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Directions

Hooters

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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Directions

La Isla Paradise Experience

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

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

•

$2

Day 5

+

$557

·

$ 7

Ruben's Cocina Económica

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$18

4 - 5 min

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Directions

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

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$250

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Bastos Grill

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Tortugranja

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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Directions

Garrafon Park - MX

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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Directions

Mango Café

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$34

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Punta Sur

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