8 Days in Cancún: A Tropical Adventure

Dante Ganora

19 Nov 2023

Join me on an unforgettable 8-day journey to Cancún, QR, Mexico. Explore ancient ruins, relax on stunning beaches, indulge in delicious cuisine, and experience the vibrant culture of this tropical paradise.

Trip to Cancún

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$121

$ 14

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

1 - 2 min

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Archaeological remains of a small, circa-13th-century Mayan temple atop a beachfront knoll.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$60

4 - 5 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$655

$ 11

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

10 - 12 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.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$500

27 - 33 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$68

1 - 2 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$75

Day 3

$436

$ 9

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

3 - 4 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.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$400

6 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

8 - 12 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$168

$ 9

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

4 - 5 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.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$50

Day 5

$512

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

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

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$416

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$60

Day 6

$65

$ 11

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

63 - 76 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 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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$25

6 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

Day 7

$540

$ 6

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

74 - 89 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

20 - 29 min

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

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$484

2 - 3 min

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

Day 8

$428

$ 11

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

10 - 12 min

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Small, uninhabited island with secluded beaches & a prime nesting site for sea birds & turtles.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$400

11 - 14 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

Budget breakdown: $2992 In total

Activities & Food:$2925

Transport:$67