Nichupté Lagoon: Our most recommended tours and activities

Cancun: Jungle Tour Adventure with Speedboat and Snorkeling

1. Cancun: Jungle Tour Adventure with Speedboat and Snorkeling

Explore the colorful marine life and clear blue waters of the Cancun jungle on this guided water adventure. Get your adrenaline pumping on a speedboat ride around Nichupte Lagoon, and slow the pace down with peaceful snorkeling over the underwater statues at the Punta Nizuc coral reef. Get fitted with a lifejacket and snorkeling equipment at the marina before learning how to operate the speedboat safely. Board your two-seater speedboat to explore the Nichupté Lagoon, which is rich in mangrove vegetation. Navigate through the mangrove jungle as your guide points out the most interesting fauna and flora to ensure that you discover all this unique area has to offer. After around 35 minutes, arrive at the Mayan Coral Reef at Punta Nizuc. See some of the Musa statues that form an underwater museum, where you will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel. After 30 minutes, return your speedboat to the marina.

Cancún: Transparent Boat Tour with Drinks

2. Cancún: Transparent Boat Tour with Drinks

Cruise through the turquoise waters of the Caribbean on a completely transparent boat. Relax onboard, enjoy two beers, see some of Cancún's amazing flora and fauna, and take some incredible photos to show your friends. The crystal clear waters of Nichupté lagoon are truly mesmerizing. As you glide through the water enjoy the incredible colors of nature all around you, with birds perched in the mangroves and fish swimming in the reef below the boat.

Cancun: Speedboat Mangrove Jungle & Snorkel Tour

3. Cancun: Speedboat Mangrove Jungle & Snorkel Tour

Admire the local sea life on this amazing snorkelling tour from Cancun. You will receive a warm welcome and instructions from the guide before you set off towards Punta Nizuc. As you navigate through the winding channels, sit back, enjoy the beauty of nature, and look out for the local wildlife. The lagoon is home to many creatures such as leopard frogs, iguanas, white turtles, and crabs - it is a jungle out there after all. The Mesoamerican reef is the second largest reef in the world, presenting a variety of places to snorkel in Cancun. Emerge from the luscious Mangroves into the Caribbean and the turquoise waters will take your breath away. As you snorkel on the Punta Nizuc reef, you will see why this area is famous for its abundance of sea life, fish, and astounding coral reef formations. The team of snorkel guides will point out things not to be missed and will also be on hand to assist beginners.

Cancun: Parasailing over Cancun Bay

4. Cancun: Parasailing over Cancun Bay

Fly over the Bay of Cancun with this group activity in Cancun. Mix an exhilarating ride with stunning coastal views. Be picked up from the comfort of your hotel in Cancun. Cruise to your boat on a water taxi. Soar 250 feet in the air for 10-12 minutes. Feel the breeze on your face and admire Nichupte Lagoon, Isla Mujeres, and the Hotel Zone. Have a safe and comfortable experience with a company that has been operating for 20 years.

Cancún: Shared Speedboat & Jet Ski Rental with Snorkel Tour

5. Cancún: Shared Speedboat & Jet Ski Rental with Snorkel Tour

Enjoy a full-day adventure with this jam-packed combo tour. All in one day, you can experience the famous Jungle Tour Adventure and rent a jet ski for 30 minutes. During your Jungle Tour, you'll also get to drive your own speedboat and snorkel at Punta Nizúc. And the best part, this tour is eligible for people without any boating experience.  Ride on 13 ft speedboats and jet skis that are easy to drive, safe, stable and completely suitable for first time boaters. You will be taught how to navigate (you steer the wheel just like a car) your own speedboat and jet ski. For the speedboat portion of the day you will follow a highly-trained tour guide as they demonstrate to you the beautiful mangrove canals and Punta Nizúc bay. The snorkelling activity will be taking place at the beautiful Punta Nizúc coral reef, which is part of the second biggest coral reef barrier in the world, a site known for its incredibly clear water, coral reefs and underwater museum.

Cancun: Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

6. Cancun: Hop-On-Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Get to know the best of Cancun without the hassle of renting a car. Book your tickets to this hop-on hop-off tour and see the city from a double-decker bus. Travel around the hotel zone, enjoying the best views of Nichupté Lagoon, and stop to experience tropical beaches and modern shopping areas. Board the bus at your selected stop out of the 8 available ones. Listen to live commentary in Spanish and get off the bus whenever you wish. Explore gorgeous beaches, visit an elegant restaurant, stroll through the shops at La Isla and Plaza Kukulcán, or take part in water sports at Aquaworld. You may start your ride at any of the official stops (redemption points): -10:00 am Bus Terminal ADO Cancún: Downtown. Calle Pino, Lt 1 y 2, Smz.23, 77500 Cancún Q.Roo. In the passenger's waiting room. -10:20 am Playa Tortugas: Km. 6 Crossing the boulevard, at the bus stop on the lagoon side. -10:30 am Plaza la Fiesta: Km.8 In front of the Convention Center, on the lagoon side, the Plaza main entrance. -10:45 am Plaza la Isla 1: Km.12 Main entrance, in front of Liverpool. -10:50 am Aquaworld: Km. 15 Flowrider - Subsee Explorer -11:00 am Playa Delfines: Km.17 Lookout (In front of the CANCUN sign) -11:10 am Plaza Kukulkán: Km.13 On the boulevard, next to the Hospital La Joya main entrance. -11:15 am Plaza Forum: Km. 12 Plaza Forum main entrance (Giant Hard Rock Café guitar) -11:25 am Playa Tortugas: Km.6 At playa Tortugas, at the bus stop on the ocean side. -11:35 am Puerto Cancún: Km. 1 Main entrance (Starbucks) -11:50 am Mercado 28: On AV. Xel-ha (In front of MERAMEX-Mexican Art Market) -12:00 pm Bus Terminal ADO Cancún: Downtown. Calle Pino, Lt 1 y 2, Smz.23, 77500 Cancún Q.Roo. In the passenger's waiting room. Buses run every 2 hours approximately depending on local traffic.

Cancun: Skip-the-Line Mayan Museum & San Miguelito Site

7. Cancun: Skip-the-Line Mayan Museum & San Miguelito Site

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Mayan Museum of Cancun and explore an exhibition space dedicated to the culture and history of the Mayan people. See one of the most historically significant archaeological collections of Mayan material culture in the entire world and visit the San Miguelito Archaeological Site with this attraction ticket. Enter the museum with your skip-the-line ticket to the Cancun Mayan Museum and get ready to enjoy an artistic and historical experience. Admire the museum's entrance, decorated with sculptures of Jan Hendrix that represent the surroundings of the region on a water surface. Explore the exhibition space, composed of three halls of eight meters high. Stop in different showrooms, whose walls feature coated glass, which allows a magnificent view of the forest of San Miguelito and the Nichupte lagoon. Learn more about the museum's collection and admire various historical artifacts along the way, as Cancun Mayan Museum houses one of the most significant archaeological collections of the Mayan culture in the world. Take advantage of the included access to the San Miguelito Archaeological Site. Explore the site's various features, and see structures that once held wooden houses and palms, where families lived during the last years before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Marvel at the material culture of the Mayan people while learning about their history with this attraction ticket perfect for all ages.

Cancun: 3-Hour Kayak Tour in Nichupte Lagoon

8. Cancun: 3-Hour Kayak Tour in Nichupte Lagoon

Enjoy a unique kayak experience among the mangroves of Nichupte Lagoon. Follow your guide on a 3-hour tour through the aquatic landscape as you take in spectacular views of the local flora and fauna. Start your day with an introductory safety briefing and lessons on how to kayak. Enter the mangrove forest and admire the great variety of birds that inhabit the ecosystem. Visit various channels and lagoons and, if you are lucky, spot some exotic animals that live in the area. Some species of birds and fishes that you could see are albatrosses, herons, hawks, cormorants, cao birds, stingrays, barracudas, pufferfish, needlefish, starfish, and many others. Make a stop to take some pictures and recharge your batteries with a bottle of water and some fruity snacks before heading back to your lodging. You can choose to take the activity in the early morning, at noon with the beautiful sun of Cancun, or at sunset.

Cancun: Columbus The Romantic Dinner Cruise

9. Cancun: Columbus The Romantic Dinner Cruise

Board a romantic cruise aboard a Spanish Galleon. For dinner, choose between a surf 'n' turf menu, lobster dinner menu, ribeye menu, or vegetarian menu, served with a baked potato and steamed vegetables. Spend the rest of the evening dancing with the one you love admiring the breathtaking views of the Nichupté Lagoon, accompanied by live saxophone music. For the duration of the cruise, enjoy an open bar, with some of the best cocktails in Cancun.

From Cancun: Transparent Boat Tour with Drinks

10. From Cancun: Transparent Boat Tour with Drinks

Experience a boating tour on the Caribbean Sea in a glass-bottom boat and admire the views through the bottom of the boat as you travel through the water. Enjoy beer, water, and soft drinks while on the tour. Observe sea life without getting out of the boat on this boat tour from Cancun. Capture unreal pictures as you take in the views from a boat that is totally clear. Peer below the waves into an underwater world that is teeming with colorful life. Begin your adventure by entering the waters of the Nichupte Lagoon, a nature reserve that covers an area of over three thousand hectares. From the lagoon, flow into the wonderful waters of the Caribbean Sea. Look through the boat into beautiful marine reefs while staying dry with a drink in hand. Enjoy incomparable views thanks to the complete transparency of the boat and observe a wide variety of fish, manta rays, snails, and turtles.

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4.6 / 5

based on 374 reviews

Had a great time, crew was great. Cant remember captains name but our tour guide yefte was wonderful. Switches from english to spanish so beautifully. He is truely talented at what he does. Saw amazing sea animals below the boat, beautiful ride. Clean, friendly staff from check in to check out. Nice cold drinks

Such a fun excursion..the boats are pretty fast and easy to drive. The guide was fun and the snorkling was cool as well. We even came across a stingray.. You will definitely enjoy yourself. Jimmy was our guide and he was great

We had a great time on this excursion! The staff was very good with instructions and also a lot of fun! Snorkeling was amazing and it was the perfect amount of time! Would definitely recommend.

So much fun but you don't go through deep terrain like the picture might seem. You simply go through this small brush in the water pretty fast and head right out into snorkeling.

Amazing, we loved everything from the ceremony to the speed boat journey. Really recommend.