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

Elanne Nascimento

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Cancún, Mexico, filled with sun-soaked beaches, ancient wonders, and mouthwatering cuisine. Discover hidden gems like Isla Contoy and El Meco Archaeological Site, indulge in delicious local food at Loncheria Alexia y Geovanny, and experience the vibrant nightlife at Hooters. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in paradise!

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Island Paradise and Ancient Ruins

$253

$ 7

Hotel Colonial Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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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

51 - 62 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

4 - 6 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

38 - 46 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Palm-lined promenade overlooking the Nichupté lagoon, popular for walks, cycling & jogging.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Todos Los Deportes y Las Mejores Alitas

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Beach Bliss and Cultural Delights

$328

$ 7

Hotel Colonial Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$36

7 - 9 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.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$34

5 - 8 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.

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$200

5 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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6 - 9 min

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

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Nature's Beauty and Authentic Flavors

$198

$ 7

Hotel Colonial Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

73 - 88 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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8 - 12 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Lots of attractions, including a water park, zip line, dolphin encounter, classic rides & go-karts.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$124

22 - 27 min

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9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$28

4 - 5 min

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

10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Stargazing and Fiesta on Water

$503

$ 10

Hotel Colonial Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

21 - 26 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$250

69 - 83 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$200

48 - 58 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

7 - 9 min

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Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Aquatic Adventures and Mexican Delicacies

$514

$ 5

Hotel Colonial Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

99 - 119 min

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$208

35 - 42 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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Waterfront eco-archaeological park offering attractions such as snorkeling & cave exploration.

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$242

4 - 5 min

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10:30 PM - 12:00 AM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $1828 In total

Activities & Food:$1795

Transport:$34