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

Álvaro Gutiérrez sanz

Álvaro Gutiérrez sanz

20 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Cancún, where you'll discover pristine beaches, ancient ruins, and thrilling attractions. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Aquatic Wonders and Tasty Tacos
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$343

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$ 6

Beloved Playa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

110 - 132 min

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Xel-Há Park
Sprawling natural aquarium offering activities such as snorkeling & swimming with dolphins.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$208
92 - 111 min

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Cambalache
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$58
1 - 2 min

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Cancun Wax Museum
Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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Punta Cancun LightHouse
Classic red & white striped beacon on a windswept, rocky bluff, with sandy trails & ocean views.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Habanero Ceviche & Tacos
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$52
Day 2Nature's Playground and Underwater Delights
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$396

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$ 5

Beloved Playa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

88 - 106 min

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Xcaret Park
Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$242
70 - 84 min

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Thai Lounge
Disfrute de la mejor comida de Tailandia en un ambiente lleno de vida, colores y sabores.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$64
1 - 2 min

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Interactive Aquarium Cancún
Many sea creatures are displayed at this aquarium offering unique interactive experiences & shows.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$36
3 - 4 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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$54
Day 3Beach Bliss and Cultural Exploration
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$123

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$ 9

Beloved Playa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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El Niño Beach
Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Plaza Galerias
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Cheester
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$60
7 - 10 min

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Dubai Palace
Compact venue offering slot machines & live gaming tables, plus down-home Mexican food & a buffet.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
5 - 6 min

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Parque Ecológico Kabah
Small urban park featuring a variety of vegetation & wildlife, plus running paths & a playground.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Pescado con Limon
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$38
1 - 2 min

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Mercado 28
Long-running flea market with food stalls & lots of shops offering souvenirs, apparel & other goods.
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Coastal Promenades and Mexican Fiesta
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$389

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$ 9

Beloved Playa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Malecón Tajamar
Palm-lined promenade overlooking the Nichupté lagoon, popular for walks, cycling & jogging.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 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.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$250
27 - 33 min

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Viento Bar & Grille
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$52
9 - 14 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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$25
12 - 15 min

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Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Il Piaceré
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$62
4 - 5 min

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Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado
Contemporary, open-air Catholic church with lots of greenery, offering English & Spanish mass.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Sandy Shores and Archaeological Marvels
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$107

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$ 6

Beloved Playa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Caracol Beach
Sun loungers & straw beach shelters on a popular sandy strip backed by resort hotels.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Playa Forum
Long sandy beach with calm, sheltered waters & sun loungers, backed by a row of hotels.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Hooters
Todos Los Deportes y Las Mejores Alitas
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
1 - 2 min

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La Isla Paradise Experience
Bustling, open-air shopping complex with clothing stores, restaurants & a Ferris wheel.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$2
12 - 15 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.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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San Soucis Restaurante
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$42
Day 6Island Paradise and Marine Encounters
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$315

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$ 6

Beloved Playa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Isla Contoy
Small, uninhabited island with secluded beaches & a prime nesting site for sea birds & turtles.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$200
49 - 59 min

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Sunset Grill
Seafood Kitchen & Events
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$54
7 - 10 min

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Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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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.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Tortugranja
No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$13
4 - 6 min

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Playa Tiburón
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$48
Day 7Jungle Adventures and Mayan Heritage
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$797

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$ 6

Beloved Playa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 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.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$200
11 - 16 min

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El Conquistador
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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San Miguelito Archeological Site
Mayan ruins accessed through a museum with shaded trails connecting each section of the site.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25
75 - 90 min

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Garrafon Park - MX
Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$200
10 - 12 min

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Casa Rolandi Restaurant Gourmet & Yacht Club
Swiss-Northern Italian cuisine cooked in a firewood oven.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$62
3 - 4 min

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Dolphin Discovery Isla Mujeres
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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$250
Day 8Thrills, History, and Culinary Delights
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$239

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$ 6

Beloved Playa Mujeres

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Ventura Park
Lots of attractions, including a water park, zip line, dolphin encounter, classic rides & go-karts.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$124
7 - 9 min

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Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$40
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.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Pina Colada Restaurant
This beach-side restaurant and bar is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast with a view of the sunrise or a break from the beach while still relishing in the outdoors. Open for breakfast and lunch, Pina Colada has the most delicious drinks as well.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $2756 In total

Activities & Food:$2709
Transport:$47