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10 Days in Cancún: A Tropical Adventure

Pablo Aguirre

19 Nov 2023

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Join me on a 10-day journey to Cancún, QR, Mexico. Explore stunning beaches, ancient ruins, vibrant markets, and thrilling parks. Get ready for an unforgettable tropical adventure!

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

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$ 3

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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Directions

Parque de las Palapas

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

El Niño Beach

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$275

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$ 3

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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$250

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Mercado 28

Long-running flea market with food stalls & lots of shops offering souvenirs, apparel & other goods.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Ultramar

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 3

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$25

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$ 2

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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$25

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Playa Delfines

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$50

·

$ 3

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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$25

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Playa Marlín

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Ferris Wheel Cancun

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 5

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$15

·

$ 2

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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$2

69 - 83 min

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Directions

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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$13

Day 6

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$163

·

$ 2

Interactive Aquarium Cancún

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Ventura Park

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$125

Day 7

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$13

·

$ 2

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

19 - 23 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

Day 8

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$200

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

Day 9

+

$208

Xel-Há Park

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$208

Day 10

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$242

Xcaret Park

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

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$242

Budget breakdown: $1203 In total

Activities & Food:$1190

Transport:$14