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Cancún Adventure: 11 Days of Sun, Sand, and Ancient Ruins

Diana Herrera

Diana Herrera

29 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey to Cancún, QR, Mexico. Explore stunning beaches, ancient archaeological sites, vibrant marketplaces, and iconic landmarks. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Cancún

Day 1
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$44

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$ 5

Playa Centro
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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El Meco Archaeological Site
Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$44
Day 2
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$0

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$ 5

Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres
Sandy beach lined with palm trees, beach chairs, restaurants & bars.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Plaza Galerias
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
+

$0

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$ 5

Plaza 28
Mexican chocolate, lucha libre wrestling masks & folk art at a bright, busy hub of souvenir shops.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Parque de las Palapas
Paved city park with playground structures, shaded tables & an open-air stage for performances.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 5

Mercado 28
Long-running flea market with food stalls & lots of shops offering souvenirs, apparel & other goods.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Playa Tortugas
Bustling public beach with calm water for swimming & also featuring umbrella & chair rentals.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

Mercado Coral Negro
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Forum By The Sea
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

·

$ 5

Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Playa Gaviota Azul
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
+

$88

·

$ 10

Torre Escénica del Embarcadero de Cancún
80-m. tower at Xcaret park offering sweeping coastal views from its rotating observation deck.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$88
16 - 20 min

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Playa Marlín
White-sand beach open to the public, with bathrooms, showers & nearby restaurants.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Punta Cancun LightHouse
Classic red & white striped beacon on a windswept, rocky bluff, with sandy trails & ocean views.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
+

$0

La Isla Paradise Experience
Bustling, open-air shopping complex with clothing stores, restaurants & a Ferris wheel.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 9
+

$88

El Rey Archaeological Zone
Excavated Mayan ruins date to 250 A.D., comprising 47 buildings, including a pyramid-shaped temple.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$88
4 - 6 min

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Playa Delfines
Long white-sand beach featuring shallow waters plus umbrellas, restaurants & dolphin sightings.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 10
+

$0

Playa Forum
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
Day 11
+

$0

Budget breakdown: $252 In total

Activities & Food:$219
Transport:$33