The 10 Best Things to Do in Cancun - 2024 (with Photos) | Tripadvisor

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Things to do in Cancun

Top Things to Do in Cancun, Mexico - Cancun Must-See Attractions

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Things to Do in Cancun

Outside of the beaches and all-inclusive resorts, Cancun is packed with adventure and history. Snorkelling, swimming in a cenote, day trips to Chichen Itza—there’s so much to discover.

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Ways to tour Cancun

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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour
15,927
Historical Tours
from
£55
per adult (price varies by group size)
Reserve
Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting
577
4WD Tours
from
£55
per adult
Reserve
Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves
2,093
Adventure Tours
from
£95
per adult (price varies by group size)
Reserve
Isla Mujeres Luxury Catamaran Sailing plus Lunch and Open Bar
2,236
Spring Break
from
£111
per adult
Reserve
Adults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party Cancun
548
Spring Break
from
£84
per adult
Reserve
5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling Tour:Swim with turtles, reef, Musa,shipwreck and cenote
1,046
Bus Tours
from
£52
per adult
Reserve
Xcaret Park Day Trip with Priority Access and Cultural Night Show
1,135
Eco Tours
from
£123
per adult
Reserve
Private Premium Yacht 46FT Rental in Cancún
43
Boat Hire
from
£358
per group (up to 15)
Reserve
Cirque du Soleil JOYA Admission Tickets
534
Cirque du Soleil Shows
from
£65
per adult
Reserve
Cancun Taco Tour, Local Beer and Night Market with Transportation
407
Spring Break
from
£63
per adult
Reserve

Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Top Attractions in Cancun

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1. Playa Delfines

Beaches

The dazzling waters, palapas (thatched huts), and phenomenal ocean views are some of the highlights at Playa Delfines. This is Cancun’s largest free public beach and is loved by travelers due to the…

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Shopping Malls

This open-air mall is one of the most popular malls in Cancun, featuring a diverse range of stores and restaurants from high-end to more affordable options. But there's more than just shopping at …

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3. Xoximilco Cancun by Xcaret

Amusement & Theme Parks

At Xoximilco the party is for everyone. Family, friends, couples or alone, the mood is set for everyone who wants to spend a great night. To accomplish this, we make sure that according to the sort…

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4. Puerto Maya Cancun

Amusement & Theme Parks

Embark on a half-day tour to fully immerse yourself in the Mayan culture. Zoom through the waters on your own speed boat and arrive at Punta Nizuc for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure. What's…

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5. Avenida Kukulkan

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Named after a Mayan deity, and lined with resorts, shopping malls, and restaurants, this is the main boulevard that runs through Zona Hotelera.

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6. Mayan Museum of Cancun

Speciality Museums

Admission tickets from £10

A rare cultural find in Zona Hotelera, this contemporary museum houses important Mayan artifacts excavated from Quintana Roo and the surrounding Yucatan region.

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7. Ventura Park

Amusement & Theme Parks

Ventura Park is an amusement park made up of 7 worlds of attractions, a one of a kind concept with unlimited meals and beverages included (not alcoholic). An unprecedented family entertainment center…

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Ferries

Ultramar Ferry is the most important maritime transport of passengers company in Mexico. Its presence in Quintana Roo is of vital importance in the delivery of services to the tourism industry and…

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9. Xavage Park by Xcaret

Amusement & Theme Parks

An adventure theme park south of Cancun that offers adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities like white water rafting, riding monster trucks, and a ropes course.

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10. Zona Arqueologica El Rey

Historic Sites

This archaeological site in Zona Hotelera lets you check out Mayan ruins dating back to 1200 AD, plus a host of indigenous plants and trees.

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11. Interactive Aquarium

Aquariums

In this hands-on aquarium, visitors can touch sea urchins, swim with dolphins and feed sharks while locked in an underwater cage. This is the only aquarium in Cancun area and its operated by Delphinus…

12. Torre Escénica

Observation Decks & Towers

This rotating observation deck is one of the highest points in Cancun and offers spectacular panoramic views of Nichupté lagoon and the Caribbean sea.

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Other Top Attractions around Cancun

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Ziplining

Nature and Wildlife Tours

Extreme Sports

Snorkeling

Archaeology Tours

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