Top 20 Best Things to Do in Cancun
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Cancun

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  • Xcaret Parktop_1
    󰺂8.7
    407.32
    Solidaridad70.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Underwater adventure in underground river
    Experience ancient Mayan civilization life
    󱨠81% positive reviews
    4.8/5
    M49***06M49***06

    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.

  • Museo Maya de Cancuntop_2
    󰺂7.7
    52.51
    Cancun.Avenida Kukulkan12.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Caribbean views from Cancun downtown
    Museum connects to ancient Mayan ruins
    4.6/5
    胡di 卖火柴的老男孩胡di 卖火柴的老男孩

    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.

  • Cancun Beachtop_3
    󰺂7.3
    Cancun.Zona Hotelera10.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Diving & surfing water fun
    󰀆Diving & surfing activities available
    󱨠53% positive reviews
    4.8/5
    M30***00M30***00

    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.

  • MUSA
    4
    󰺂6.6
    Isla Mujeres13.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Explore the first underwater sculpture museum
    Snorkel & dive with underwater sculptures
    󱨠Saved by 104 users
    4.3/5
    Uncle Z先森Uncle Z先森

    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!

  • Xplor Park
    5
    󰺂6.5
    506.35
    Solidaridad69.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    A must-do jungle plunge on the Kilometer Zipline
    󰋄Explore a cave's underground river
    󱨠42% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Uncle Z先森Uncle Z先森

    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!

  • Xel-Ha Park
    6
    󰺂6.1
    405.08
    Cozumel>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Cancun
    Highlights:
    󰋄40-meter lighthouse, perfect for photos
    See marine life in clear waters
    󱨠43% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Robarth marliiRobarth marlii

    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!

  • Dolphins Beach
    7
    󰺂5.6
    Cancun.Zona Hotelera13.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Cancun
    Highlights:
    󱨜Explore Mayan ruins & coastline
    Public beach open all day
    4.8/5
    南美当地向导Yolanda南美当地向导Yolanda

    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!

  • Playa Tortugas
    8
    󰺂5.5
    Cancun.Zona Hotelera6.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Blue waters & soft sands
    󱨜Watch turtles up close
    4.3/5
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    (II) 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.

  • El Rey Archaeological Zone
    9
    󰺂5.0
    Cancun.Zona Hotelera13.5 km from downtown
    4.4/5
    M25***40M25***40

    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.

  • Playa Pez Volador
    10
    󰺂4.7
    Cancun.Zona Hotelera7.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Famous for crystal-clear waters
    󰋄Flying fish spectacle at sea
    4.8/5
    M25***40M25***40

    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.

What Best Things to Do are there in Cancun?
These are all Best Things to Do in Cancun:Xcaret Park, Museo Maya de Cancun, Cancun Beach, MUSA, Xplor Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cancun?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cancun include:Xcaret Park:4.8, Museo Maya de Cancun:4.6, Cancun Beach:4.8, MUSA:4.3, Xplor Park:4.5
At what locations in Cancun can Best Things to Do in Cancun be found?
The Best Things to Do in Cancun are mainly located in:Xcaret Park:Solidaridad, Museo Maya de Cancun:Cancun, Cancun Beach:Cancun, MUSA:Isla Mujeres, Xplor Park:Solidaridad
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