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

Jamie Hamm

Jamie Hamm

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Cancún, Mexico, where you'll discover ancient marvels, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the sun on pristine beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Cancún

Day 1Culinary Delights and Aquatic Wonders
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$117

mb Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
4 - 6 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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$18
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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$13
1 - 2 min

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Cambalache
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$29
6 - 9 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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$13
9 - 14 min

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Viento Bar & Grille
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 2Mayan Mysteries and Tropical Paradise
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$190

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$ 1

La Palapa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
4 - 6 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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$100
3 - 4 min

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San Soucis Restaurante
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
6 - 9 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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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La Piazza
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$26
Day 3Conquerors and Archaeological Marvels
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$94

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$ 1

El Conquistador
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
12 - 17 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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$13
11 - 14 min

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Mocambo Mexican Seafood & Lobster
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$30
5 - 8 min

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Caracol Beach
Sun loungers & straw beach shelters on a popular sandy strip backed by resort hotels.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Ólio Mediterranean Cuisine
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 4Thrills, Beaches, and Seafood Feasts
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$137

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$ 3

Sea & Stones
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
7 - 9 min

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Ventura Park
Lots of attractions, including a water park, zip line, dolphin encounter, classic rides & go-karts.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$62
7 - 9 min

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La Piazza
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$26
8 - 12 min

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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
10 - 12 min

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Playa Chacmool
Turquoise waters, a white-sand shoreline & big ocean waves are the main draw to this public beach.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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La Bamba Mex Seafood
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
Day 5Coastal Bliss and Natural Wonders
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$159

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$ 2

Restaurante la Terraza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
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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$104
8 - 10 min

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La Palapa
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$19
7 - 9 min

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Oscar & Lalos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 6Cultural Immersion and Exhilarating Parks
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$190

Los Olivos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
15 - 22 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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$121
4 - 5 min

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La Caleta Restaurant
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$27
5 - 8 min

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La Laguna
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 7Local Gems and Nighttime Excitement
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$95

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$ 3

Mini Super Mar Bella
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
4 - 5 min

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El Niño Beach
Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Cheester
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$30
7 - 10 min

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Dubai Palace
Compact venue offering slot machines & live gaming tables, plus down-home Mexican food & a buffet.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
5 - 6 min

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Malecón Tajamar
Palm-lined promenade overlooking the Nichupté lagoon, popular for walks, cycling & jogging.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Hooters
Todos Los Deportes y Las Mejores Alitas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
Day 8Gastronomic Delights and Beachfront Bliss
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$183

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$ 3

La Trattoria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
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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$125
29 - 35 min

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The White Box Gastrobar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
6 - 9 min

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Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
48 - 58 min

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Café Mogagua
Airy, woodsy cafe with a terrace offering comfort food & desserts, plus coffee & juices.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Rolandi's
Rolandi's Restaurant & Pizzería, el favorito para disfrutar de exquisita comida, por su incomparable sabor y servicio, también en Isla Mujeres.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 9Ecological Adventures and Island Paradise
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$84

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$ 2

XB Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
32 - 48 min

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Parque Ecológico Kabah
Small urban park featuring a variety of vegetation & wildlife, plus running paths & a playground.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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Tortugranja
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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$6
13 - 16 min

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Sunset Grill
Seafood Kitchen & Events
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
7 - 10 min

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Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Taqueria Glenssy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 10Ancient Ruins and Seafood Delicacies
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$275

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$ 3

Pompeya
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
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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$100
58 - 70 min

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Mar Bella
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$31
5 - 6 min

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Garrafon Park - MX
Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$100
6 - 8 min

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La Casa del Tikinxic
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$29

Budget breakdown: $1535 In total

Activities & Food:$1523
Transport:$13