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Cancún Adventure: 8 Days of Sun, Sea, and Exploration

Julia Villarreal

Julia Villarreal

7 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey to Cancún, QR, Mexico. Discover stunning beaches, ancient ruins, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us as we explore the best of Cancún!

Trip to Cancún

Day 1
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$30

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$ 3

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Forum By The Sea
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Punta Cancun LightHouse
Classic red & white striped beacon on a windswept, rocky bluff, with sandy trails & ocean views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Lorenzo's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$59

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$ 6

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

El Niño Beach
Sandy strip dotted with palm trees & lined with seafood restaurants, plus snack & floatie vendors.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Directions

Ultramar
Speedy passenger ferries connecting the mainland with Isla Mujeres & Cozumel in 15 minutes.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Pizza Casa Jaguar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$21

·

$ 5

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

El Meco Archaeological Site
Ancient Mayan ruins with a pyramid & other buildings, with many iguanas inhabiting the area.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
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
2 - 3 min

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Plaza 28
Mexican chocolate, lucha libre wrestling masks & folk art at a bright, busy hub of souvenir shops.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Café con Gracia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$10

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$ 6

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Parque Ecológico Kabah
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
4 - 5 min

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Playa Langosta
Long white-sand beach featuring clear, shallow waters, a playground, restaurants & public restrooms.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Il Piaceré
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
+

$30

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$ 3

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

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
Hooters
Todos Los Deportes y Las Mejores Alitas
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$25

·

$ 5

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan

Depart from your stay 🏨

64 - 77 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
70 - 84 min

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Tortugranja
No-frills aquarium featuring many species of turtles both indoors & outdoors, plus a gift shop.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
8 - 12 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
Los Gallos
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
+

$23

·

$ 6

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan

Depart from your stay 🏨

58 - 70 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

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
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Punta Sur
Ecological park offering beaches, a lighthouse & large sculptures on a path overlooking the ocean.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Bastos Grill
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
+

$208

·

$ 5

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan

Depart from your stay 🏨

68 - 82 min

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Directions

Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Garrafon Park - MX
Activity park featuring a zip line, a swimming pool, snorkeling, kayaking & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$200
Mango Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $438 In total

Activities & Food:$405
Transport:$34