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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Cancun [2025]
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Xcaret Park
4.8
/5
118 reviews
8.7
From RUB 9062.54
Based on 49,368 reviews
70.4 km from downtown
Phone +529988833143
Address: Carretera Chetúmal Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Underwater adventure in underground river
Experience ancient Mayan civilization life
81% positive reviews
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A highly recommended theme park. This is my second time there. The 6 major themes will keep you entertained from morning to night, and the evening performances are even more exciting. It is very convenient to book tickets on Ctrip, which is cheaper than the official website. You can just exchange the wristband at the gate. Recommended.
Xcaret Park, located in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, is a world-renowned eco-archaeological park that offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and thrilling activities. Many visitors rave about their experiences at the park, making it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to the region.
Museo Maya de Cancun
4.6
/5
11 reviews
7.8
From RUB 1171.25
Avenida Kukulkan | 12.5 km from downtown
Phone +529988853843
Address: Blvd. Kukulcan km 16.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Caribbean views from Cancun downtown
Museum connects to ancient Mayan ruins
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When you come to Cancun, Mexico, you can admire the pyramids left by the Mayan civilization, which is a miracle of mankind. There are also sunshine and beaches here, which is very suitable for a vacation. When you come to Cancun, Mexico, you can admire the pyramids left by the Mayan civilization, which is a miracle of mankind. There are also sunshine and beaches here, which is very suitable for a vacation. When you come to Cancun, Mexico, you can admire the pyramids left by the Mayan civilization, which is a miracle of mankind. There are also sunshine and beaches here, which is very suitable for a vacation.
If you have seen the Caribbean Sea at the beach in Cancun, you can come to the Mayan Museum to learn about Mayan civilization. The museum is not big, and the exhibits are not in English, but the general context is introduced in English. Outside is an archaeological site, which is not big, but you can also feel the feeling of the ancient Mayans living in the tropical jungle.
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Cancun Beach
4.8
/5
41 reviews
7.5
Zona Hotelera | 10.4 km from downtown
Address: Quintana Roo Cancun Mexico City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Water fun & Cool Retreats
Highlights:
Diving & surfing water fun
Diving & surfing activities available
53% positive reviews
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The operating hours of Dream Beach Water Park from 2023.7.1 to 2023.8.31 are: 10:00-22:00. The opening and closing times are for reference only and are subject to the on-site announcement of the scenic spot.
one of the best beaches around the world. the blowing sea wind is so natural that you fall in love with the unexceptional views. fruits are delicious and the people are so welcoming and friendly!
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MUSA
4.3
/5
19 reviews
7.2
13.6 km from downtown
Phone +529982060182
Address: Quintana Roo, Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Explore the first underwater sculpture museum
Snorkel & dive with underwater sculptures
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We signed up for a glass boat trip at a roadside stall. It cost 660 pesos per person. The view was good. Water and beer were provided on the boat. However, the boat would stop for photos during the trip. The tour guide would also have a special camera to help take photos, but this was a charge. If you want to download the photos taken by the tour guide, you need to pay a relatively expensive fee!
I would say this underwater museum is one of the most amazing places in the world. I loved it and the reviews made me spend an incredible day of my life here.
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Xplor Park
4.5
/5
33 reviews
6.5
From RUB 11293.36
69.3 km from downtown
Phone +529988833143
Address: Carretera Chetumal, Puerto Juarez Km 282, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
A must-do jungle plunge on the Kilometer Zipline
Explore a cave's underground river
42% positive reviews
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Very fun water park, with special pick-up and drop-off service, tickets also include optional meals, there are many choices, five major challenge projects are fun. Single rowing is not recommended for those with claustrophobia, it feels like a dark invasion in horror movies, and the zip line requires 9 towers. It is quite physically demanding, and you have to slide into the water at the end, so be prepared to get wet!
We welcome young tourists to charter a car to Xplor Park, which is the most physically demanding of the three theme parks of X. It is more like an adventure here, full of excitement and surprises.
🌟Highlights:
Xplor Park is designed to be very convenient, and a large stalactite is the starting point of all projects. You will definitely come back here after each project, without worrying about detours. There are also indicator lights here to update the queues of each project in real time. Green is less crowded, yellow is a bit congested, and red is particularly congested.
✅Recommended projects:
☀️Tirolesas: It is very exciting to enjoy the jungle scenery in the air while sliding on the cableway. The most popular, with the most people queuing!
☀️Anfibios: Driving an amphibious off-road vehicle through the woods, caves, pools and suspension bridges is very exciting and cool. But be careful of overturning.
☀️Balsas: In the underground cave, sit on a raft and paddle out by yourself.
🇲🇽Welcome to travel to Mexico✈️
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Xel-Ha Park
4.6
/5
29 reviews
6.3
From RUB 9034.54
>100 km from downtown
Phone +529988833143
Address: Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juárez Km 240, locales 1 & 2, módulo B, 77780 Q.R., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
40-meter lighthouse, perfect for photos
See marine life in clear waters
46% positive reviews
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Wish I was able to get more photos of this place, but it is fantastic! We had free food and free drinks included with just regular entrance to the park. The place is very big and looks gorgeous. It offers all sorts of activities to do all over, and it has a very cool/refreshing natural pool to jump into. The quality of the food (which all the restaurants are buffets) is really well made and tastes great! It's fun for the whole family!
The water park is very interesting because it is different from the water parks we visited before. The scenery here is not man-made, but natural, so you have the joy of returning to the natural scenery, and there are also entertainment projects.
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Dolphins Beach
4.8
/5
20 reviews
5.8
Based on 5,679 reviews
Zona Hotelera | 13.5 km from downtown
Phone +529984136720
Address: Punta Nizuc, Blvd. Kukulcan 17, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Explore Mayan ruins & coastline
Public beach open all day
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We welcome tourists to Dolphin Beach. The iconic landmark here is the big "CANCUN" logo, which is also a good place for tourists to check in. This is the public beach in the hotel area. After all, many all-inclusive hotels have their own private beaches! Pay attention to sun protection in the azure Caribbean Sea, and parasols are provided. La Isla Shopping Village in Cancun is the largest shopping center and commercial street. It has local brands, various souvenirs, and international brand stores. It is located opposite Westin Lagunamar in the central area of the hotel area.
For more fun in Mexico, please consult me!
Dolphin Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cancun. The sand here is very white, and the sea water is very clear, showing a very layered blue. Every day near dusk, many dolphins will visit under the pier beside the beach. You can feed them small fish, which is very interesting. Dolphin Beach got its name from this.
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Playa Tortugas
4.3
/5
7 reviews
5.5
Based on 1,049 reviews
Zona Hotelera | 6.5 km from downtown
Address: Quintana Roo, Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Blue waters & soft sands
Watch turtles up close
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The Turtle Beach in Cancun is what we call Turtle Beach for short.
When typing the word "Turtle Beach" in Pinyin, "ghost talk" always pops up. Fortunately, people generally do not believe in ghosts and gods, and do not engage in stories such as the Decameron or One Thousand and One Nights.
In this era, people are busy clocking in and making money. How many people will sit on a small bench at the entrance of the alley and listen to stories patiently, or read books page by page at night?
Many people who travel to the beach are busy taking pictures, posing, and playing with their mobile phones. At most, they just take a quick look and walk hurriedly. This is the difference between traveling and a real vacation.
This is an era where both day and night are bright, dazzling, swaying and coquettish.
Of course, most of the time, we like swaying, and we like coquettishness more quietly.
There is nothing wrong with liking, and there is nothing that cannot be liked; being able to like proves that we are not completely numb, and proves that we are not restricted or self-limited.
A bright era is always better than a dark day and night.
After all, we still think we have choices. For example, we like the sea, the blue and green of the sea, and the gentle side of the sea that it shows us. Who really likes the violent and subversive sea?
Maybe there are. In mythology, there are indeed some people who lost themselves in the depths of the ocean in order to listen to the sad songs of the sirens and see the swaying charm of the mermaids.
Oh, there are also people who tie themselves to the mast of the sailboat and deafen their ears so that they can't resist the temptation.
Oh, I don't know if these people tie themselves up when they go out to sea because of seasickness.
If you are seasick and can't go to Women's Island, or you come to Turtle Beach in the afternoon and don't have time to go to Women's Island, then staying on Turtle Beach, calming down to look at the sea and the distance is also very kind and pleasing to the eye.
Turtle Beach, there should have been many turtles crawling slowly on the beach in the past; now there are many people moving slowly on the beach, or lying motionless... You can play in the water slowly and crawl slowly on Turtle Beach.
You can also sway slowly, walk slowly on your life path, and slowly appreciate the scenery and charm.
Cancun is indeed a paradise on earth, and every beach is so beautiful.
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El Rey Archaeological Zone
4.4
/5
7 reviews
5.2
Based on 1,610 reviews
Zona Hotelera | 13.5 km from downtown
Phone +529838372411
Address: Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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The El Rey ruins provided us with an opportunity to see ruins and history close to our hotel. Although the signs were limited, it was enough to give us an idea of the history and use of the area.
The ruins are a unique history here. This city has a history of thousands of years and belongs to an ancient city culture. Many old city ruins here are submerged by the island.
[Scenery] The tropical scenery is very good
[Cost-effective] Very cost-effective
[Fun] Very interesting
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Playa Pez Volador
4.8
/5
6 reviews
4.9
Zona Hotelera | 7.8 km from downtown
Address: Blvd. Kukulcan, Kukulcan Boulevard, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Famous for crystal-clear waters
Flying fish spectacle at sea
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When I visited here, I saw clean white sand with some seaweed next to it. There are toilets & showers next to the beach, but I didn't use them. There are public buses to and from downtown Cancun in front of the main entrance to the beach, and the one-way fare is 12 pesos per person.
Cancun's Flying Fish Beach is a beautiful and pristine beach with lush native plants. It is called Flying Fish Beach because flying fish are often seen on the sea. There are not many tourists here, so you can take pictures and enjoy the sunshine and beach.
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