A List of Top Things To Do In Cancun, Mexico

Dive into Paradise: Unleash Your Cancun Adventure!

When you choose Cancun as a destination, you will be immersed in as many fun activities as you’d like or simply spend time relaxing. Our travel experts can assist you with a tailor-made itinerary. In the meantime, browse around this post to learn more about Cancun. There are an array of activities to dive right in too.

Top things to do in CANCUN:

  • Explore the Beaches and Hotel Zones
  • Swimming in Cenotes
  • Snorkeling
  • Scuba Diving
  • Temazcal Ceremony
  • Jungle Zip Lining
  • Chichen Itza Maya Ruins
  • Day Trips to Isla Mujeres
  • Visit the Scenic Towers
  • Shopping at Mercado 28
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVing)
  • Sunset Sailing
  • Kayaking (guided or unguided)
  • Experience a Xoximilco Mexican Fiesta
  • Swim with Whale Sharks
  • Maya Museum and the San Miguelito Ruins
  • Kayaking in Nichupte Lagoon
  • Be a Car Racer for the Day
  • Food Tours
  • Fly-over Tours

Top Beaches in Cancun

  • Playa Chac Mool
  • Playa Delfines
  • Playa Pez Volador
  • Playa Norte
  • Playa Xpu-Ha
  • Costa Mujeres
  • Tulum Beach
  • Playa Norte Isla Mujeres
  • Playa Forum aka Playa Gaviota Azul (Best party beach)
  • Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
  • Playa Langosta (Family-friendly)
  • Akumal Beach
  • Playa Maroma
  • X’cacel Beach
  • Isla Blanca
  • Playa Marlin (A watersports beach)
  • Playacar Beach

This is just a taste of the Cancun tapestry:

  • World-class golf courses test your swing under the balmy sun.
    • For many, golf is an essential ingredient of a great vacation. Cancun and the surrounding area boasts 15 golf courses and has become a world-class golf destination for both amateurs and professionals due to its unique courses
  • Exquisite restaurants tempt your palate with international flavors and fresh seafood.
  • Dazzling nightlife pulsates with music and energy in lively bars and nightclubs.

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CONSIDER THESE 9 ACTIVITIES FOR A VISIT TO CANCUN:

  1. Dive/snorkel at Underwater Museum & Reef. This Underwater Museum is home to 500 life-size sculptures that are used to promote coral, algae, and other marine life.
  2. Day trip to Chichén Itzá. A trip to Cancun isn’t complete without visiting one of the 7 World Wonders. It was once a vibrant city with a diverse population of Mayan people extending well into the tens of thousands.
  3. Hidden gem “Isla Blanca”. This virtually untouched peninsula boasts a sublime stretch of white sand beaches along the Caribbean Sea, as well as a picturesque lagoon known for its fly fishing and kiteboarding opportunities. Let’s dive into the captivating beauty and exciting activities that Isla Blanca has to offer.
  4. Isla Mujeres. Day Tour is the fourth best thing to do in Cancún. It’s a peaceful paradise known for its white-sand beaches.
  5. Explore “local” Playa Tortugas. Playa Tortugas offers a more local experience, with a relaxed atmosphere and clean sands. It’s also better for swimming, as the water is calm.
  6. Cancun nightlife. Coco Bongo is the most popular club in Cancun, featuring acrobats, cover bands, and DJs.
  7. Swim at nearby cenotes. A truly refreshing and unique experience: swimming in the nearby cenotes. The Yucatan Peninsula in general is well-known for its cenotes.
  8. Visit the downtown. Downtown Cancun offers a great taste of local culture, with delicious street food, small shops, and cute parks.
  9. Cancun Scenic Tower. Take a ride up to an altitude of 262 feet, or 80 meters.

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