8 Days in Cancún: A Tropical Adventure

Verónica Salazar

19 Nov 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day journey to Cancún, where we'll explore stunning beaches, ancient ruins, delicious cuisine, and vibrant culture.

Trip to Cancún

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Viator

Day 1

$147

$ 7

Hostel Selina Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

3 - 4 min

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Guests can pose with life-sized wax models of historical figures & celebrities at this cozy museum.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$45

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

Day 2

$473

$ 9

Hostel Selina Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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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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$375

21 - 26 min

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This beach side restaurant transports you to Tuscany with it's authentic Italian fare. It's like being on two vacations at once.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$51

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.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

Day 3

$65

$ 11

Hostel Selina Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

7 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

15 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$70

$ 13

Hostel Selina Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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Villa Rolandi Thalasso Spa Gourmet & Beach Club Hotel

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

7 - 9 min

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Partially reconstructed historic residence & grounds with a pond, a stone arch & antique cannons.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

60 - 72 min

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Turquoise waters, a white-sand shoreline & big ocean waves are the main draw to this public beach.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Bustling public beach with calm water for swimming & also featuring umbrella & chair rentals.

No time set

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Free

Day 5

$384

$ 5

Hostel Selina Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

91 - 110 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$312

5 - 8 min

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$45

Day 6

$68

$ 13

Hostel Selina Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

6 - 8 min

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Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Contemporary, open-air Catholic church with lots of greenery, offering English & Spanish mass.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Los mejores sandwiches y embutidos de Cancún. ¡Come Sano come Gourmet!

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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Small science center offering an observatory, planetarium shows & a science museum.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$19

Day 7

$99

$ 7

Hostel Selina Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

1 - 2 min

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Long strip of white sand open to the public, with strong waves, showers & jet ski rentals.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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White-sand beach open to the public, with bathrooms, showers & nearby restaurants.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

1 - 2 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$56

Day 8

Hostel Selina Cancún

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $1362 In total

Activities & Food:$1304

Transport:$59