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

Rosa Quinde

1 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Cancún, Mexico, and experience the ultimate beach getaway. Discover turquoise waters, ancient ruins, and vibrant culture. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in paradise!

Trip to Cancún

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Viator

Day 1Island Bliss and Turtle Encounters

$32

$ 14

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Airy, woodsy cafe with a terrace offering comfort food & desserts, plus coffee & juices.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$31

56 - 68 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Thrills at Garrafon Park and Tranquility at Punta Sur

$532

$ 7

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$500

5 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

57 - 69 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Nature, History, and Dolphin Delights

$719

$ 21

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Small urban park featuring a variety of vegetation & wildlife, plus running paths & a playground.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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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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Speedy passenger ferries connecting the mainland with Isla Mujeres & Cozumel in 15 minutes.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$63

8 - 10 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$31

45 - 54 min

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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$625

Day 4Urban Exploration and Excitement

$125

$ 14

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Compact venue offering slot machines & live gaming tables, plus down-home Mexican food & a buffet.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

17 - 21 min

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Upscale seafront promenade dominated by a Ferris wheel & lined with restaurant terraces & boutiques.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$63

Day 5Beach Bliss and Underwater Wonders

$153

$ 11

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$90

2 - 3 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$63

9 - 11 min

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Sun loungers & straw beach shelters on a popular sandy strip backed by resort hotels.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Immerse in the Natural Wonder of Xel-Há Park

$520

$ 7

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

94 - 113 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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$520

Day 7Discover the Magic of Xcaret Park and Lighthouse Views

$605

$ 11

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

71 - 86 min

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$605

75 - 90 min

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Classic red & white striped beacon on a windswept, rocky bluff, with sandy trails & ocean views.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Fun in the Sun at Playa Forum and Jungle Adventures

$500

$ 11

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Long sandy beach with calm, sheltered waters & sun loungers, backed by a row of hotels.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 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.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$500

Day 9Unveiling Ancient Mysteries and Beach Bliss

$125

$ 11

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 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.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

5 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$63

Day 10Fiesta on the Water and Thrills at Ventura Park

$935

$ 14

Cancun Bay Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 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.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$625

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$310

18 - 22 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $4358 In total

Activities & Food:$4244

Transport:$114