Cancun, turquoise water and Mayan wonders
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Cancun, turquoise water and Mayan wonders
Cancun stretches between the Caribbean Sea and a lagoon. White sand, clear water and big resorts set the tone by the beach, while downtown keeps a more local Mexican feel.
A trip to Cancun also opens the door to Mayan culture. The tour to Chichen Itza stops at a cenote for a swim and in Valladolid, a colonial town with colorful facades.
Families, couples and snorkelers all find something to love here: swimming in cenotes, boat trips, or a day of culture at the ancient sites.
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- 4-in-1 Cenote Tour Guided Experience with Breakfast, Lunch & Wine
- 5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote
- Adults Only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party Cancun
- All Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran
- All-Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran with Free Transportation
- Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun
- Beginner Scuba Diving in the Mexican Caribbean | 2 Tanks, 2 Dives | All-Inclusive
- Best ATV Tour, Horseback Riding, Zip Lines, Cenote Swim, Tequila Tasting
- Camel Expedition and Beach Club in Riviera Maya
- Cancun ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines and Cenote
- Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting
- Cancun ATV, Zipline, Cenote, Horseback Riding & Tequila Tasting
- Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel
- Cancun Speedboat and Snorkel Tour: Shared Speedboat
- Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals
- Cancun Taco Tour, Local Beer and Night Market with Transportation
- Chichen Itza Early Access & Optional Hotel Pick-up
- Chichen Itza from Cancun: Cenote, Valladolid, and Mayan Cuisine
- Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch
- Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour
- Deluxe Yacht 48FT with FlyBridge Rental in Cancun
- Early Morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting
- Extreme Horses Adventure with ATV, Ziplines & Cenote
- Family Snorkeling Cancun with transportation
- Guided Snorkeling Adventure in Puerto Morelos, Mexico
- Horseback Riding plus ATV, Cenote, Ziplines, and Lunch
- Isla Mujeres Luxury Sailing: Adults Only or Family Friendly
- Jet Ski Rental in Cancun for 2 People
- Luxury Black Van WiFi Arrivals Transfer from Cancun Airport
- Luxury Mercedes Benz Minivan Transfer
- Luxury SUV Arrivals from Cancun Airport - One Way
- Luxury Sedan Transfers from Cancun Airport
- Mera VIP Lounge at Cancun International Airport
- Private Cancun Airport Round Trip Transportation
- Private Catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres for up to 13 People
- Private Luxury Yacht 55FT Rental in Cancun
- Private Premium Yacht 46FT Rental in Cancún
- Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Cancun Hotel Zone
- Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen
- Private Transfer to or from Cancun Airport
- Puerto Morelos Secret Sandbar Catamaran Sail
- Reef Snorkeling in National Park with Beach Club & Lunch
- Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves
- Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting
- Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos
- Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings
- Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony
- Whale Shark Swimming and Isla Mujeres Beach Tour
- Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya
- Whale Sharks Small-Group Tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya
- Xoxi Ticket: Boat Fiesta, Traditional Tasting & Tequila Bar
- Xoxi: Boat Fiesta Tour, Tasting, Tequila Bar and Transport
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- Population
- 888,797 (2020)
- Elevation
- 5 m
- Currency
- peso
- Official languages
- Spanish, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya
- Driving
- on the right
- Power plugs
- A, B · 127 V
- Emergency number
- 911
- Capital city
- Mexico City
- 24°Jan
- 25°Feb
- 25°Mar
- 27°Apr
- 28°May
- 28°Jun
- 28°Jul
- 28°Aug
- 28°Sept
- 27°Oct
- 25°Nov
- 25°Dec
Sources: Wikidata; climate: NASA POWER, 2001-2025 averages.
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- Guide · 7 min readTulum or Jungle Quad Adventure from CancunA full day in Tulum with snorkeling and a cenote, or four hours of quad biking, ziplines and a cenote. Three tours from Cancun, compared on length, minimum age, fees and reviews.
Guide · 5 min readChichén Itzá from Cancún: which tour?The pyramid of Kukulcán in the morning, a swim in a cenote at midday, Valladolid in the late afternoon: tours from Cancún often follow this thread. The displayed price, however, does not always cover entry to the site.
Frequently asked questions about Cancun
When is the best time to visit Cancun?
The dry season, from late fall to spring, brings sunny and less humid weather. Summer and early fall are the rainy and hurricane season, so keep an eye on the forecast before you book.
What are the best things to do in Cancun?
Enjoy the beaches of the Hotel Zone, swim in a cenote and visit a Mayan site such as Chichen Itza or Tulum. Valladolid and Playa del Carmen round out a stay.
How do you visit Chichen Itza from Cancun?
The easiest way is a day trip with transport included. Some tours combine the site, a swim in a cenote and a stop in Valladolid.
What can you do in Cancun with kids?
Calm beaches, snorkeling and cenotes appeal to children. A trip to a Mayan site shows them another side of Mexico.
What can you do in Cancun when it rains?
Tropical showers often clear up during the day. Use the time to visit a museum, explore Valladolid or swim in an underground cenote.