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Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza

9.1
4.4/5
115 reviews
Located in the southern part of Mexico's Yucatan State, Chichen Itza is an ancient Mayan city ruin listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can stroll among iconic structures like the Pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of a Thousand Columns, and the Ball Court, experiencing the splendor and mystery of Mayan civilization. Here, you can also join professional guided tours to gain deeper insights into the Mayans' astronomical, mathematical, and architectural achievements. Additionally, the nearby cenotes (natural sinkholes) are a must-see experience, where crystal-clear waters and unique natural views provide visitors with perfect spots to relax and unwind.Mexico · Tinum
Xcaret Park
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Xcaret Park

8.8
4.8/5
124 reviews
Westcaret Park has more than 40 attractions. In the park, you can swim in underground rivers, explore mysterious caves, walk through jungle trails, and watch the animals that inhabit the park. Discover new colours at the Butterfly Pavilion and discover the mysteries of the ocean at the Coral Reef Aquarium. In Xicalet, Mexico, there are several attractions worth visiting, such as the Mayan monuments, the Mexican FolkArtMuseum, the traditional Hacienda Henequenera estate, and the Chapel of Guadalupe. In addition, visitors can experience Mexican culture by watching pre-Hispanic dances, equestrian performances and the "Xcaret México Espectacular" Mexican-inspired performance by 300 actors. There are many restaurants for tourists to choose from in Cicaret Park on the Mayan coast.Playa del Carmen · 70.4 km from Cancun
Dolphins Beach
No. 8 of Best Things to Do in Mexico

Dolphins Beach

7.2
4.6/5
22 reviews
Dolphins Beach is a public beach at the southern end of the Cancun Hotel Zone, named for the pods of dolphins that once frequented the area. Although dolphins are rarely seen today, you may still catch a glimpse of them from the observation deck in the early morning. Standing from a high vantage point, the view between the soft white sand and the turquoise Caribbean water is unobstructed, which sets it apart from other beaches in Cancun and makes it particularly popular with local residents and independent travelers. The El Mirador observation deck above the beach is the perfect spot to overlook the entire coastline. Next to it stands the giant Cancún sign, a popular photo spot. From here, you can enjoy the view of the turquoise water churning with large white waves. Strong waves are a key feature here, attracting local surfers to practice year-round.Cancun · 13.4 km from downtown
Xplor Park
No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Mexico

Xplor Park

6.5
4.5/5
37 reviews
Cypro Maya Adventure Park is an adventure park in the heart of a beautiful natural environment. There are many adventures in the park, from ziplining, driving amphibious vehicles above and below ground, exploring caves and marvelling at the various stalactites and stalagmites in the underground river. There are also buffets and drink bars in the park, which is very convenient.Playa del Carmen · 69.3 km from Cancun
MUSA
No. 16 of Best Things to Do in Mexico

MUSA

6.2
4.3/5
19 reviews
MUSAis an art museum with galleries located directly on the seabed, situated in the Caribbean Sea between Cancun, Mexico, and Isla Mujeres. Led by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, hundreds of life-sized human sculptures have been submerged on the seabed, scattered across underwater exhibition areas of varying depths. The masterpiece "The Silent Evolution" consists of hundreds of statues in various poses, resembling a silent crowd standing on the seabed. There are also interesting works such as a life-sized Volkswagen Beetle, which creates an intriguing contrast with the human statues. A unique feature of the museum is that the statues are made of materials that encourage coral growth. Over time, they have gradually grown coral and attracted schools of fish, effectively evolving into artificial reefs. One of its original purposes was to divert tourists from natural coral reefs, bringing art and marine conservation together. There are flexible ways to view the museum: you can scuba dive to get a close look at the statues, snorkel to overlook their outlines from the surface, or take a glass-bottom boat to view them through the hull, allowing you to see the underwater sculpture collection without even getting into the water. The shallow exhibition areas are suitable for snorkeling and glass-bottom boat viewing, while the deeper areas are the domain of scuba diving enthusiasts. Before you set off, you might want to decide how you would like to experience this underwater art.Isla Mujeres · 13.6 km from Cancun
Museo Maya de Cancun
No. 17 of Best Things to Do in Mexico

Museo Maya de Cancun

6.2
4.5/5
10 reviews
Located in Cancun, Mexico, the Cancun Mayan Museum is a cultural Attraction dedicated to the display of ancient Mayan civilization. As a window to understand Mayan history and culture, the museum houses a large number of precious artifacts and archaeological discoveries, covering a wide range of content from daily life utensils to religious ritual supplies. The building itself combines modern design with traditional elements and is located in a lush natural environment, providing visitors with an immersive cultural experience. The museum has several exhibition halls that showcase different aspects of Mayan civilization, including architecture, art, science and social structure. Through carefully planned exhibitions and interactive displays, visitors can gain an in-depth understanding of the wisdom of the Mayans and their contributions to astronomy and mathematics. It is particularly worth mentioning that some stone carvings and murals from famous sites are also displayed here, vividly reproducing the religious beliefs and daily life of the Mayans. This is not only a cultural treasure house, but also a bridge connecting the past and the present.Cancun · 12.5 km from downtown
Playa Tortugas
No. 20 of Best Things to Do in Mexico

Playa Tortugas

5.9
4.2/5
8 reviews
Playa Tortugasis located on the north side of the Cancun Hotel Zone. It is a crescent-shaped public beach with fine white sand stretching for hundreds of meters, featuring rugged rocks at one end and a wooden pier extending into the sea at the other. The waves here are gentle, making it suitable for swimming, walking, and sunbathing, and it is often included in family trips or half-day itineraries for downtown Cancun. The area around the beach is lined with restaurants, bars, and small shops, where visitors can dine by the sea, buy drinks, or enjoy water activities such as snorkeling, banana boating, and sailing. There is also a bungee jumping platform over 20m high on the beach, and the image of leaping from the air toward the sea has long become a landmark of this place.Cancun · 6.5 km from downtown
Xel-Ha Park
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Mexico

Xel-Ha Park

5.5
4.3/5
31 reviews
Xelha Water Park is a snorkeling-themed nature park whose name means "Wherethewatersareborn". It is located at the place where the freshwater underground river flows into the sea, so it is known as the world's largest natural aquarium with a wide variety of fish. Besides snorkeling, there are other activities such as rafting, rope walking and dolphin swimming.Mexico · Cozumel
Isla Mujeres
No. 18 of Best Things to Do in Mexico

Isla Mujeres

6
4.7/5
70 reviews
Isla Mujeresis located in the Caribbean Sea northeast of Cancun and is easily accessible by boat from Cancun. Compared to the bustling Cancun, this small Mexican island has a laid-back pace and a quiet atmosphere, making it a popular choice for vacationers looking to escape the crowds. The island's North Beach is known for its fine white sand, rows of palm trees, and calm, clear shallow waters, and is often listed among the top beaches in the Caribbean, making it perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and watching the sunset. The surrounding waters have well-developed coral reefs, and snorkeling and scuba diving have long been the signature activities here. There is also an underwater sculpture museum nearby, where hundreds of statues are placed on the seabed, which you can visit alongside the coral and schools of fish. Visitors looking for a challenge can try deep-sea fishing, and in the summer, there are opportunities to take a boat out to swim with whale sharks.Isla Mujeres · 14.6 km from Cancun
El Rey Archaeological Zone
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El Rey Archaeological Zone

5
4.3/5
7 reviews
El Rey Archaeological Zoneis a relatively large Mayan archaeological site on Cancun Island, consisting of over 40 architectural ruins. People settled here over 2,000 years ago, and the inhabitants long relied on fishing and salt production for their livelihood; by the Postclassic period, it had become a port and fishing town in the Mayan coastal trade network, echoing places like Tulum, until it gradually declined and was abandoned after the arrival of the Spanish. Most of the stone platforms, plazas, and pyramid-shaped bases visible today were built between approximately the 13th to 16th centuries, exhibiting the East Coast style that is consistent with Tulum. The name of the site comes from a statue: in the early 20th century, travelers discovered a statue resembling a Mayan king or nobleman at the site, and the name "El Rey" (meaning "the king") was derived from this. The head of the statue is now housed in the Museo Maya de Cancun. More prominent features in the park include a pyramid-shaped base that once supported a temple, as well as a columned temple with many stone pillars; archaeologists also discovered a high-status tomb beneath the temple, containing burial goods such as copper axes, bracelets, and ornaments made of shells and animal bones. This place is also a paradise for iguanas, which lie in groups on the stone platforms to bask in the sun, almost becoming the "second protagonists" of the site.Cancun · 13.5 km from downtown

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Family Snorkeling Cancun with transportation
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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting
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Chichen Itza, Ik-Kil Cenote, Suytun Cenote and Valladolid a magic town - Deluxe Tour
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Coco Bongo
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Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ - Admission
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Punta Cancun: Swim with dolphins Interax
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, Lunch and Valladolid Tour
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Featured Cultural experiences in Cancun

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Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting
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Cancún: MUSA Underwater Museum, Jungle Speedboat & Snorkel Tour
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MUSA + Cancun Beach + Museo Maya de Cancun + El Rey Archaeological Zone + Dolphins Beach
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Maya Coba ruins tour with pyramid, ceremony and cenote swim
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch
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Chichen Itza Deluxe Valladolid and 2 Cenotes
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Cancun Segway Tour: Hotel Zone, Ocean Views & Hidden Gems
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Cancun Chinese/English/Spanish-speaking travel companion
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Featured Food & drink in Cancun

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Adults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party Cancun
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4.8/5
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Duration: 3 hrs
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Cancun join-in tour: Chichen Itza + cenote + Valladolid (tequila tasting) in Mexico
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Extreme Adventure Cancun: ATV, Ziplines, Cenote & Tequila Tasting Experience
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Pirate show on Captain Hook's Galleon with dinner
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Local Gastronomic Experience - Half-Day Tour
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Puerto Morelos Local Gastronomic Experience - Half-Day Tour
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Featured Outdoor experiences in Cancun

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch
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Isla Mujeres Day Tour with Catamaran, Snorkeling & Beach Club
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Cancun ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines and Cenote
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Cancun ATV, Zipline, Cenote, Horseback Riding & Tequila Tasting
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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting
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中西南北东January 15, 2026
4.0
Chichen Itza is an ancient Mayan city ruin located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Founded in the 5th century AD (around 514 AD), it was the political, religious, and astronomical center of the Mayan civilization at its peak. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. Centered around the Pyramid of Kukulkan, the site blends Mayan and Toltec cultures, and contains hundreds of stone structures, including a temple of warriors, a large ball court, and an observatory, showcasing the Mayan people's remarkable architectural and astronomical achievements.

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大鱼先生🐷February 10, 2026
5.0
This park is absolutely fantastic! It's definitely one of the best places to visit in the Americas. If you're a fast-paced young person, you can just buy an afternoon ticket, plus a shuttle bus from your hotel. Enter the park at 4 PM, walk the black line, then the white line, then the red line, then the green line, and finally the blue line back to the black line, arriving just in time for the show at 7 PM. The show is two hours long, covering everything from Mayan culture to modern Mexican dance and song – well worth seeing. The cutest animals in the park are the flamingos, tapirs, and red parrots – they're even bigger and cuter than I expected.

Xcaret Park

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中南美向导yolandaFebruary 15, 2020
5.0
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!

Dolphins Beach

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Kaylee_TravelerMay 16, 2022
5.0
A place with many and varied activities! You can have fun there.

Xplor Park

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乖小咪October 12, 2019
5.0
The Underwater Museum in Cancun is about 10 meters below the sea surface. There are many mysterious statues and car remains on the seabed. These are the remains of people who sank to the bottom of the sea at that time. Now the surface is covered with thick seaweed, which has become a very famous underwater ruins. Every year, many diving enthusiasts come to explore it. It is a very popular attraction in Cancun.

MUSA

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M25***40January 28, 2021
4.0
They only take Mexican pesos and we exchanged currency at a shop across the street. It was interesting to see the history of Mayan culture and walk to a small temple inside the museum. The only downside was that most of the information boards were in Spanish but we were able to understand most of it. Well worth the visit.

Museo Maya de Cancun

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王海娃子October 11, 2021
5.0
Cancun is indeed a paradise on earth, and every beach is so beautiful.

Playa Tortugas

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Robarth marliiSeptember 29, 2023
5.0
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!

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小思文August 4, 2019
4.0
Cancun is a fantastic vacation destination, boasting stunning natural scenery. Isla Mujeres boasts a wealth of natural beauty, including abundant tropical trees and excellent diving. [Scenery] The tropical scenery is exceptional. [Value for Money] The value is excellent.

Isla Mujeres

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小吥咯咯July 10, 2022
5.0
These ruins are in ruins, but they are very meaningful.

El Rey Archaeological Zone

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What are the must-do things in Cancun?

Don't miss these attractions in Cancun: Chichen Itza, Xcaret Park, and Dolphins Beach. If you like Day tours, try Family Snorkeling Cancun with transportation. If you enjoy Cultural experiences, try Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting.

You can give Adults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party Cancun and Cancun join-in tour: Chichen Itza + cenote + Valladolid (tequila tasting) in Mexico a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Family Snorkeling Cancun with transportation, Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting, and Chichen Itza, Ik-Kil Cenote, Suytun Cenote and Valladolid a magic town - Deluxe Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 26, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Cancun is around PHP 320.33 – PHP 8,389.55. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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