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6-Day Cancún Adventure: Beaches, Archaeological Sites, and More!

SHAILESHKUMAR DABHI

SHAILESHKUMAR DABHI

7 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey to Cancún, QR, Mexico. Explore stunning beaches, visit ancient archaeological sites, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this tropical paradise.

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Viator

Day 1
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$84

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$ 13

La Brasa Norteña
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
7 - 9 min

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Parque de las Palapas 2
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Malecón Tajamar
Palm-lined promenade overlooking the Nichupté lagoon, popular for walks, cycling & jogging.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Plaza Galerias
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Ultramar
Speedy passenger ferries connecting the mainland with Isla Mujeres & Cozumel in 15 minutes.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$38
7 - 9 min

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El Meco Archaeological Site
Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$19
Day 2
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$47

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$ 7

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
3 - 4 min

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Playa Tortugas
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Torre Escénica del Embarcadero de Cancún
80-m. tower at Xcaret park offering sweeping coastal views from its rotating observation deck.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
10 - 12 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
12 - 15 min

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El Niño Beach
Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$34

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$ 5

Ruben's Cocina Económica
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
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
7 - 10 min

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Playa Centro
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Café Mogagua
Airy, woodsy cafe with a terrace offering comfort food & desserts, plus coffee & juices.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Capilla de Guadalupe, Isla Mujeres
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Punta Sur
Ecological park offering beaches, a lighthouse & large sculptures on a path overlooking the ocean.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$19
Day 4
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$168

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$ 3

Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
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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$56
2 - 3 min

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Cancun Wax Museum
Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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Ferris Wheel Cancun
Upscale seafront promenade dominated by a Ferris wheel & lined with restaurant terraces & boutiques.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
6 - 8 min

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Forum By The Sea
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Caracol Beach
Sun loungers & straw beach shelters on a popular sandy strip backed by resort hotels.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$140

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$ 5

Señor Frogs
Señor Frog’s Food, Fiesta & Souvenirs is the place to visit if you are a customer seeking adventure and a real party experience. Full of colors, lights, sounds, textures and fun. The night-time entertainment includes DJs, MCs, conga lines with shot girls, prizes, live bands and much more.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
8 - 11 min

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Mercado Coral Negro
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 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.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$38
12 - 18 min

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San Miguelito Archeological Site
Mayan ruins accessed through a museum with shaded trails connecting each section of the site.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$38
4 - 5 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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$38
Day 6
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$15

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$ 11

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
8 - 10 min

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Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado
Contemporary, open-air Catholic church with lots of greenery, offering English & Spanish mass.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Playa Gaviota Azul
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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La Isla Paradise Experience
Bustling, open-air shopping complex with clothing stores, restaurants & a Ferris wheel.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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Playa Ballenas
Long strip of white sand open to the public, with strong waves, showers & jet ski rentals.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $524 In total

Activities & Food:$486
Transport:$39