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

Juan Orrego

Juan Orrego

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Cancún, Mexico. Discover ancient ruins, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the sun on pristine beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in paradise!

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Island Paradise and Tasty Tacos
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$283

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$ 5

Pompeya
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
11 - 14 min

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Isla Contoy
Small, uninhabited island with secluded beaches & a prime nesting site for sea birds & turtles.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$200
35 - 42 min

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La Patrona Cocina Urbana & Tacos
La mejor comida mexicana de Cancún.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
3 - 4 min

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Mercado 28
Long-running flea market with food stalls & lots of shops offering souvenirs, apparel & other goods.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Cancun Wax Museum
Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Cambalache
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Chocolate Delights and Underwater Wonders
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$133

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$ 2

Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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La Isla Paradise Experience
Bustling, open-air shopping complex with clothing stores, restaurants & a Ferris wheel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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Johnny Rockets
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$34
1 - 2 min

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Interactive Aquarium Cancún
Many sea creatures are displayed at this aquarium offering unique interactive experiences & shows.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$36
8 - 10 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.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
6 - 9 min

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Los Gallos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 3Mayan Mysteries and Cultural Delights
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$271

Captain's Cove
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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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$200
6 - 9 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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$8
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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Viva Mexico
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 4Tacos, Park Adventures, and Floating Fiesta
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$556

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$ 5

Pacos Tacos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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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$242
56 - 68 min

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La Trattoria
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$10
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.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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$250
9 - 11 min

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Riviera Maya
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$30
Day 5Beach Bliss and Thrilling Attractions
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$414

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$ 5

Chula Vista
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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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$208
83 - 100 min

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Terra Nostra
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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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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$124
4 - 5 min

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Indochine
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$34

Budget breakdown: $1671 In total

Activities & Food:$1657
Transport:$14