The best things to do in Cancun

2. Chichén Itzá

Enjoy the best Tours to Chichen Itza to visit this wonder of the world. Chichen Itza was named one of the 7 Wonders of the World in 2007, but long before that it was well known to travelers visiting Cancun, the Riviera Maya, and the Yucatan Peninsula.

Chichen Itza is located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico near Valladolid, Yucatan, a beautiful colonial town worth visiting and is also very close to Cancun, one of the most visited cities by tourism.

3. Cancun Center

Center of Cancun it is home to boutique hotels and very nice small and Airbnb hotels as well as trendy bars for locals. Downtown Cancun has a variety of restaurants at great prices, it also offers bars with a fabulous atmosphere and the best atmosphere.

4. Tulum

Tulum is a beautiful natural destination between 1:30 and 2:00 Cancun Airport. Tulum is the new fashion jewel of the Riviera Maya with an Eco Chic style with travelers from all over the world. But, of course, Tulum is home to the beautiful archeological site of Tulum.

Tulum has many eco-friendly hotels and resorts, most of which are considered “Eco Luxe” that try to balance nature with glamor. Still, one of the best things about Tulum is its pristine waters and white sandy beaches that run for miles and miles, making it a great place to go jogging on the beach or just relax lying down. in the sand.

As we said, Tulum is home to the Ruins of Tulum, a beautiful Mayan archeological site with the best view of the ocean of all. The main building of the site is right in front of the water and visiting this place is a must for anyone staying anywhere in Cancun or the Riviera Maya. For this you can consult our Tours which you can do especially the Tulum Tour.

5. Visit a cenote

• Cenote les Mojarras. it is one of the first things to visit, it has a zip line and a base from which to jump. This cenote is closer to Puerto Morelos, but is a great day trip activity to try with the whole family.

• swim in it Cenote Kin Ha, and immerse yourself in a 40-meter cenote. The whole scene will leave you breathless. The stalactites and natural forms that the cave has taken are wonderful and mysterious.

• Cenote Siete Bocas it is another of the most spectacular cenotes in Cancun. Ideal to relax and leave all the stress behind. It’s also not very well known and is mostly visited by local people, so if you don’t want to run into crowds, this is your place.

6. Snorkel

A Snorkel tour on the Riviera Maya it’s definitely an experience you shouldn’t miss on your trip. The Riviera Maya has everything you need! The adventure begins when we cross the Caribbean Sea on high-speed inflatable boats to the best places to snorkel on the Riviera Maya: the INAH reef.

After a spectacular snorkeling tour of the Riviera Maya, back on board, and before returning to the beach, enjoy snacks and light drinks. There is nothing like this activity, be sure to try it!

We recommend that you try snorkeling at the following locations:

• Punta Nizuc
• Isla Mujeres
• Cancun Underwater Museum: MUSA
• The island of Cozumel

7. Clear boat ride

This 100% transparent boat is an experience you definitely don’t want to miss! Surely there is nothing like this, start the route in the Nichupte lagoon, a nature reserve of more than 3 thousand hectares, and then head to the wonderful Caribbean Sea. At the end of the tour, you will have enjoyed sailing the seas like never before. And who knows, you might come across fish, turtles, snails, manta rays, starfish and different types of marine life.

8. Xcaret Parks Group

Xcaret Group has developed eco-archaeological parks, starting with Xcaret, where you can experience the natural and cultural richness of Mexico. Live Mexico, its traditions, flora, fauna and much more than ever. From its beginnings, Grupo Xcaret now has X parks open to visitors, here we detail them:

• Xcaret
• Xoximilco
• Xplor
• Xenses
• Xenotes
• Xavage
• I Xcatet Expeditions

9. Interactive aquarium

Find a diverse group of marine species in the Interactive aquarium of Cancun such as sea urchins and starfish or reptiles such as turtles, turtles and fish. Fish like the surgeon, the yellow surgeon, the sailing fish surgeon and mammals like the dolphin or the sea lion, among other species you can’t miss.

The best part about this interactive aquarium is that you can interact with dolphins and other marine animals. Just 25 minutes walk Cancun Airportlocated inside Plaza la Isla which is one of the most visited shopping centers in the city.

10. El Rey Archaeological Site

El Rey is one of the most important archaeological sites on the island of Cancun. Although it originated as a small settlement in the early days, it was not until the late postclassic period (1200 – 1550 AD) that it reached its most important stage of growth. According to investigations, it is believed that El Rey, along with nearby San Miguelito, formed the central area of ​​a settlement dedicated to maritime trade and fishing activities. It only takes a 15 to 20 minutes to reach this archeological site.

The interventions carried out on the site have today made it possible to visit many of the lined structures along the main road and its two small squares. The most important building is a pyramidal base with a temple, in which at least two stages of construction can be observed. Also of interest are buildings 1 and 4, which are palaces with large galleries with colonnades supporting the flat roofs; by their dimensions, they seem administrative constructions, in which meetings between the leading groups were arranged. Attached to these buildings are others of lesser importance.

Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Entrance fee: $ 65 MXN

11. Mayan Museum

the first Archaeological Museum of Cancun, originally located in an area adjacent to the Convention Center of this city, was inaugurated in 1982, in order to spread among local, national and foreign visitors the culture of the pre-Hispanic Maya established in the north of the state of Quintana Roo. . In September 1988, the small Museum suspended its activities due to the serious damage caused to the building by the onslaught of Hurricane Gilberto, reopening its doors to the public in July 1994. The successive hurricanes that struck the coast of Quintana Roo again damaged the building. and the museum had to close permanently in 2004.

Six years later, the construction of the new Mayan Museum of Cancun began, designed with great respect and in harmony with the pre-Hispanic structures and the landscape of the archaeological site of San Miguelito (1250-1550 AD), which also opens its doors to the along with the museum, thus forming a large complex of just over 80 hectares inaugurated by the President of the Republic on November 2, 2012.

You can locate the Museum 16.5 Km from the Hotel Zone, next to the Hotel Omni. Inside the museum are exhibited many important pieces belonging to the Mayan civilization, including the archaeological site of San Miguelito. You can easily visit the museum at the following times:

Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Entrance fee: $ 65 MXN

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