Our most recommended things to do in Cancún

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour

1. Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid All-Inclusive Tour

Travel back in time as you explore the Mayan  archeological ruins of Chichén Itzá on a guided tour. Connect with nature as you swim in the azure waters of the Cenote. Eat a mouth-watering buffet lunch and take a guided walking tour of Valladolid. Benefit from pick-up at your hotel, or a nearby meeting point, and then journey to one of the most important monuments on the Yucatán Peninsula.   Upon arrival at Chichén Itzá, look at the step pyramid of Kukulcan, known for the play of light from the equinox that casts shadows on each step to create an image of a serpent descending.   Go to the ancient Cenote and experience one of the sinkholes that form part of a network of underground rivers sacred to the Maya people. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal and take a stroll around the colonial city of Valladolid to complete your experience.

Cancún: Chichén Itzá, Cenote, Valladolid, Lunch and Tequila

2. Cancún: Chichén Itzá, Cenote, Valladolid, Lunch and Tequila

Dive into Mayan culture on a guided day trip with optional hotel transfers from Cancún or Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá, named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World for being one of the world's best-preserved ancient cities. Enjoy a Mexican buffet and tequila tasting, and stop at Valladolid and a cenote. The fun will just get started with a panoramic visit as no visit to the charming town of Valladolid, famed for the ornate, 16th-century Convent of San Bernardino of Siena, and the baroque San Gervasio Cathedral. Then, a visit to the area would not be complete without a stop by a cenote, a refreshing, enchanting underground sinkhole, sacred to the Mayan people. Then, enjoy a Mexican buffet lunch and a tequila-tasting experience. Finally, once at Chichén Itzá, follow the guide while learning all about the most important buildings. From the awe-inspiring Pyramid of Kukulcan to the ruins that once housed tens of thousands of Mayans, the Pyramid of El Castillo or El Caracol, this visit is filled with rarely heard stories, incredible details, and stunning photo opportunities. Discover why the huge city played such an important role from the Late Classic period (600 AD) into the early part of the Post Classic period (1200 AD), and why it remained a huge center of pilgrimage.

Cancun & Riviera Maya: ATV, Zipline, & Cenote Combo Tour

3. Cancun & Riviera Maya: ATV, Zipline, & Cenote Combo Tour

Embark on an exciting adventure deep in the Mayan jungle with this combo tour with pickup from Cancun or Riviera Maya. Your adventurous circuit includes 5 ziplines and 3 interactive bridges, an exhilarating ATV ride through the jungle, and free time for your own sinkhole exploration and ziplining. Get picked up from your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya and taken to the “Ruta de los Cenotes." Upon arriving at the base in the heart of the jungle, your tour guides will give you a safety briefing and ATV/zipline instructions. Get your adrenaline pumping while zipping through the trees. Challenge your balance on the zipline circuit of 5 ziplines and 3 interactive bridges. Back on the ground, hop on your ATV, a Honda cc220, for 50 minutes while your guide leads deep into the jungle. Take in the lush fauna of the region along the way. The "Ruta de los Cenotes" is full of cenotes, open sinkholes found only in the Yucatan peninsula. Each one is unique. After zipping and ATV-ing, cool off in the waters of a 100% natural Mayan cenote. Zip or cliff jump, or just take the stairs down into these refreshing natural wonders. After the activities, dive into some authentic Yucatan-style pork tacos. While you enjoy lunch, take the opportunity to view your pictures taken on your half-day adventure. Then board your minivan to finish your outing with dropoff back at your hotel.

Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Snorkel, Open Bar, and Transfer

4. Isla Mujeres: Catamaran with Snorkel, Open Bar, and Transfer

Hop aboard a catamaran bound for Isla Mujeres, a picturesque island off the coast of Cancun known for its gorgeous beaches and snorkeling. After departing from the port, stop to snorkel at a plentiful coral reef. Your onboard guides will provide you with all the necessary equipment and show you the best spots on the reef. Set sail once more for Isla Mujeres to enjoy the soft white sand of Playa Norte beach, lined with palm trees and washed by the blue turquoise sea. After relaxing in the sun, head to the traditional downtown area of Isla Mujeres, a favorite of the locals. Stroll down the picturesque and friendly streets, rent a golf car, or buy a fun souvenir to remember your trip to paradise.

Isla Mujeres: Catamaran Tour with Open Bar & Optional Lunch

5. Isla Mujeres: Catamaran Tour with Open Bar & Optional Lunch

Escape to the tropical paradise of Isla Mujeres aboard a luxurious catamaran on this full-day adventure from Cancun. This is a must-do tour for anyone looking for a relaxing yet exhilarating day out in the Caribbean. Begin your day with a scenic cruise along the stunning coastline of Cancun, admiring the panoramic views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. As you sail towards Isla Mujeres, bask in the warm sun and sip on refreshing drinks from the open bar on board the boat. Get ready for an unforgettable snorkeling experience at one of the most beautiful coral reef parks in the Caribbean. Jump into the crystal-clear waters and discover a colorful world of tropical fish, corals, and other fascinating sea creatures. Your guide will provide you with snorkeling equipment and sprinkle fish food into the water to attract even more exotic fish to the area. After snorkeling, head to the picturesque beach of Isla Mujeres and relax under the shade of a palm tree with your favorite drink in hand (not included). Enjoy the calm atmosphere of this idyllic beach, take a refreshing dip in the ocean, or simply take in the stunning sea views. For lunch, choose from a delicious buffet of local flavors. There are different options to choose from and enjoy a tailor-made experience. Upgrade your tour to include hotel transfers for ultimate convenience. Book now and experience the best of Isla Mujeres on this Cancun catamaran tour.

Cancun: Coco Bongo Nightclub Experience

6. Cancun: Coco Bongo Nightclub Experience

Get ready for a unique night you will never forget at the famous Coco Bongo. Be amazed by confetti and light shows, as you sip on delicious cocktails at this Cancun spectacular. Head for the heart of the Hotel Zone, and Coco Bongo Cancun. Get ready to enter a club just one block from the majestic Caribbean Sea, and prepare to have one of the most shocking and memorable nights of your life. Once inside, be amazed by flying acrobats, impressive musical tributes, and the continuous party atmosphere that has made Coco Bongo world famous. Hit the dance floor under falling glittering confetti, or tuck into a delicious cocktail while tribute acts bring the best of Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Beyoncé. Choose from options including Premium, Gold Member, Double Gold, and Front Row. Depending on the option selected, you will enjoy different benefits throughout the night, such as national drinks, premium drinks, and much more.

Playa del Carmen: Xplor Park All-Inclusive Entry Ticket

7. Playa del Carmen: Xplor Park All-Inclusive Entry Ticket

Discover a paradise for thrill seekers in the Riviera Maya. Near Cancun, in Playa del Carmen, book your all-inclusive ticket to Xplor Park and discover stunning rock formations. Take part in adrenaline-fueled activities like zip-lining, rafting, cave swimming, and driving through the jungle and caves. You can also enjoy a buffet lunch with unlimited drinks. Step into the heart of the jungle and live out your wildest Riviera Maya dreams. Make use of the latest safety equipment and receive instructions from the professional staff. Have access to 2 zip line circuits, 2 amphibious vehicle circuits, 2 unique river swims, and a river rafting experience. Drive for 10 kilometers aboard amphibious vehicles, admire panoramic views of nature as you glide along the zip lines, and see stunning stalagmite rock formations while swimming through the caves. Be treated to a delicious lunch buffet and unlimited drinks throughout the day.

Cancun Airport: One-Way or Round Trip Airport Transfer

8. Cancun Airport: One-Way or Round Trip Airport Transfer

Enjoy a 1-way or round-trip transfer between Cancun Airport and your hotel. A 1-way transfer is also available from your hotel to the airport. A friendly driver will meet and greet you at your location. Relax knowing that you are traveling safely in an air-conditioned vehicle. Let your driver navigate you through the traffic smoothly. Travel conveniently without needing to find a taxi or shared public transport from the airport.

Cancun: Hip Hop Sessions Party Boat Cruise

9. Cancun: Hip Hop Sessions Party Boat Cruise

Depart Cancun for a fun-filled experience onboard a hip hop and R&B party boat. Embark on a voyage that includes all-you-can-drink liquor, beer, and soda, snorkeling, a stop for swimming, and an onboard DJ. The guest DJ will welcome you onboard with magnificent beats, so you can enjoy the ride through to an area with some of the most beautiful water in the world. Dive in for snorkeling and swimming. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and even champagne showers while on board. Party until sunset and then enjoy the ride back to the starting point where the party is just beginning in Cancun.

Riviera Maya: Xel-Há Park All-Inclusive 1-Day Pass

10. Riviera Maya: Xel-Há Park All-Inclusive 1-Day Pass

Explore Xel-Há Park with a full-day all-inclusive ticket. Enjoy a variety of land and water activities for the whole family. Discover a universe dedicated to ecology and the preservation of flora and fauna, it offers constantly developing environmental programs to protect and conserve the environment. Benefit from access to all the attractions and enjoy delicious Mexican and international cuisine with unlimited drinks and an open bar throughout the day. Dive into the waters of Xel-Há, the world's most beautiful natural aquarium, and snorkel next to a variety of plants and hundreds of tropical fish in the warm Caribbean waters. Slide down the Salpichanga and fly with a vine to drop yourself in the cool waters of a “cenote” or underground river. Test your balance on the Trepachanga and walk over the river between two loose strings. Hammock Island is an ideal place to relax and indulge with the whims of the Caribbean Sea. Fabulous cocktails are served just a few steps away, and you can enjoy them with all the tranquility of the world as your company. Discover historical vestiges of the Mayan culture while enjoying a mysterious landscape in the forest. Walk along the paths of the natural reserve, where you will find a selection of phrases and thoughts printed along the route. Be amazed by the Ixchel Grotto. Carved by underground rivers for thousands of years, it crosses a small, narrowed canyon until it emerges on the opposite side. See how the light is refracted beneath the waters of the Grotto El Dorado, and renew your spirit enjoying these historic and natural formations. Take your kids to the children’s playground to enjoy the magnificent amusement park, with swings, rails, wheels and slides for the kids to keep active and have fun at the same time. Admire the mangrove forest from the footpaths of the river, taking a small diversion that leads to a platform totally surrounded by the wonderful vegetation. Breathe in the harmonious atmosphere of the paradise park, filled with typical trees of the region.

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It's about 2hrs to Tulum from cancun it's an air conditioned coach with a toilet l, we had 10 people on the coach and when we got to Tulum we were then put into groups of english speaking so we did have quite a few people by the time we got into Tulum. Tulum itself is beautiful and it's quite small so it's easy to get around but you can't get to close to anything as it's all roped off. Our guide very knowledgeable and explained the history of tulum very well. you get to walk around the ruins for about half hour then you have to get back to the coach where you have lunch, aslong as you get your lunch ordered you can eat this on the coach to Coba. Coba is again stunning but it is a 2km walk from the entrance to get there there are bikes which you can hire and also locals will bike you up to the temple for a minimal fee. Unfortunately you cant climb the temple due to it needing restoring. The cenote is beautiful crystal clear waters there's 2 of them 1 is a cave the other is outside

Just a great experience. It's a short boat ride of about 45mins and food and drinks are supplied the whole way over. To swim with the dolphins is just an experience you have to do amazing animals and so intelligent. You do 2 activities in the water with the dolphins and a few more on the side where you can get really close and do some tricks kiss them etc. No cameras are allowed but you can purchase what they take and also the videos of the 2 in water activities, they take so many pictures so you will have some good ones to choose from or you can buy all of them (130 USD) but like I say there are lots of pictures taken and good quality. After the dolphin experience you can relax in the vip lounge have some drinks and buffet food. You can experience swimming with nurse sharks which I'd recommend also but you can't touch these I went with z rozz who was very good, takes your camera down to get your pictures. overall this is a must do

A great experience. The drive to Ek Balam is about 2 hrs but our guide Jesus told us about the mayan histories how to pronounce the words and was very knowledgeable so the drive didn't feel like 2hrs. Ek Balam is unbelievable. With the restoration that's been happening you can really see the architecture in its full beauty it is a huge area with little shade and being in the jungle it's very humid even early in the day. The cenote is about half hour away buffet lunch and drinks was very good and then Jesus took us through the mayan village and you can try mayan chocolate and chewing gum. The drive to Valladolid is again about half hour, you spend about 45mins there which is enough time to see everything locally. I really would recommend this experience it is a long day alot of walking but being able to get up close and personal, climb the temple and with Jesus' knowledge it really is a must do

I was solo and mr apolina was pretty cool chill tour was an experience i recommend it just wear sun lotion lolol just a little the sun was out Def an experience of a like time all the explaining about civilization and everything was pretty cool something they will never show you in school or anywhere else def an awesome tour guide experience

enjoyed the snorkelling and the team hosting and running the excursion were lovely and friendly! special mention to Joss