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

Britanie Svab

29 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey to Cancún, Mexico, where you'll discover ancient ruins, relax on pristine beaches, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable vacation filled with sun, sand, and adventure!

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Chocolate Delights and Underwater Wonders

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$119

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$ 3

Ah Cacao Chocolate Café

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Interactive Aquarium Cancún

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

9 - 11 min

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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

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Los Gallos

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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El Rey Archaeological Zone

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Bogavante Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Island Hopping and Beach Bliss

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$83

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$ 3

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Playa Langosta

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

54 - 65 min

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Tortugranja

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Loncheria Alexia y Geovanny

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

4 - 6 min

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Playa Norte- Isla Mujeres

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Lola Valentina

Lori, one of the founders of the Mango Cafe, has opened her own restaurant in El Centro. Same nuevo Isla approach to cooking - and a lot of traditional dishes served just a little better.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 3Cultural Immersion and Mayan Marvels

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$84

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$ 3

Mango Café

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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Punta Sur

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 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.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

4 - 6 min

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Da Vinci's Restaurant

This beach side restaurant transports you to Tuscany with it's authentic Italian fare. It's like being on two vacations at once.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$8

5 - 8 min

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Viva Mexico

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 4Gastronomic Delights and Park Adventures

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$188

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$ 3

Restaurante los Alcatraces

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Parque de las Palapas

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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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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$124

4 - 5 min

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Terra Nostra

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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Indochine

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 5Tacos, Parks, and Authentic Mexican Cuisine

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$324

Pacos Tacos

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

20 - 29 min

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Xcaret Park

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

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$242

2 - 3 min

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La Cocina Restaurante Mexicano

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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La Caleta Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 6Natural Beauty and Traditional Flavors

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$236

Chula Vista

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

5 - 8 min

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Xel-Há Park

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

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$208

5 - 8 min

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Restaurante la Terraza

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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La Cocina del Pueblo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Budget breakdown: $1044 In total

Activities & Food:$1033

Transport:$11