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Cancun
Cancun, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, Mexico
Where Cancun sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 3,569
- Time zone
- US/Eastern
Cancun sits in Riviera Maya & the Yucatan, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 3,569 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Mexico › Riviera Maya & the Yucatan › Cancun
What to see in Cancun
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Puerto Morelos Reef National Park (Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos)
43 tours & tickets
Tours of Puerto Morelos Reef National Park (Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos)
Palapas Park (Parque de las Palapas)
13 tours & tickets
Free to visit
Tours of Palapas Park (Parque de las Palapas)Sample itineraries for Cancun
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Cancun
Cancun's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Cancun's most-visited sights
- MorningPlaya Delfines57 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayUnderwater Museum of Art (MUSA)52 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPuerto Morelos Reef National Park (Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos)43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadChichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid TourTakes about 12 hours.
2 days in Cancun
Cancun's most-visited sights · More of Cancun's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Cancun's most-visited sights
- MorningPlaya Delfines57 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayUnderwater Museum of Art (MUSA)52 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPuerto Morelos Reef National Park (Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos)43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadChichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid TourTakes about 12 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Cancun's top sights
- MorningXoximilco Cancun34 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPlaya Tortugas33 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadAdults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party CancunTakes about 3 hours.
3 days in Cancun
Cancun's most-visited sights · More of Cancun's top sights · Day trip to Punta Sam
- 1
Day 1
Cancun's most-visited sights
- MorningPlaya Delfines57 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayUnderwater Museum of Art (MUSA)52 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPuerto Morelos Reef National Park (Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos)43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadChichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid TourTakes about 12 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Cancun's top sights
- MorningXoximilco Cancun34 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPlaya Tortugas33 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadAdults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party CancunTakes about 3 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Punta Sam
- Early startHead to Punta SamAbout 10 km from Cancun — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Cancun
Cancun's most-visited sights · More of Cancun's top sights · Day trip to Punta Sam · More of Cancun's top sights · Day trip to Isla Mujeres
- 1
Day 1
Cancun's most-visited sights
- MorningPlaya Delfines57 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayUnderwater Museum of Art (MUSA)52 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPuerto Morelos Reef National Park (Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos)43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadChichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid TourTakes about 12 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Cancun's top sights
- MorningXoximilco Cancun34 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPlaya Tortugas33 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadAdults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party CancunTakes about 3 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Punta Sam
- Early startHead to Punta SamAbout 10 km from Cancun — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Cancun's top sights
- MorningMuseo Maya de Cancún21 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCoCo Bongo Cancun17 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadIsla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open BarTakes about 10 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Isla Mujeres
- Early startHead to Isla MujeresAbout 15 km from Cancun — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Cancun
Cancun's most-visited sights · More of Cancun's top sights · Day trip to Punta Sam · More of Cancun's top sights · Day trip to Isla Mujeres · Day trip to Playa del Carmen · Day trip to Isla Holbox
- 1
Day 1
Cancun's most-visited sights
- MorningPlaya Delfines57 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayUnderwater Museum of Art (MUSA)52 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPuerto Morelos Reef National Park (Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos)43 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadChichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid TourTakes about 12 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Cancun's top sights
- MorningXoximilco Cancun34 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonPlaya Tortugas33 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadAdults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party CancunTakes about 3 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Punta Sam
- Early startHead to Punta SamAbout 10 km from Cancun — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Cancun's top sights
- MorningMuseo Maya de Cancún21 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCoCo Bongo Cancun17 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadIsla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open BarTakes about 10 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Isla Mujeres
- Early startHead to Isla MujeresAbout 15 km from Cancun — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Playa del Carmen
- Early startHead to Playa del CarmenAbout 63 km from Cancun — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Isla Holbox
- Early startHead to Isla HolboxAbout 68 km from Cancun — its own guide has what to see there.
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Near Cancun
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What travellers book in Cancun
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour
4.7 (25,504)12h
Explore Chichen Itza, an impressive Mayan archaeological complex. Visit a sacred sinkhole and enjoy a buffet meal. Get picked up from your hotel in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, or choose a convenient meeting point.…
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Adults only Hip Hop Sessions Boat Party Cancun
4.8 (2,010)3h
From the creators of the #1 nightlife activity on tripadvisor for 6 years in a row comes the only party boat with this kind of ambiance departing from Cancun. Be ready to party and have an EPIC time on this 3 hours trip…
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Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar
4.0 (2,608)10h
You will sail the turquoise waters of the caribbean aboard a catamaran and spend a wonderful time exploring Isla Mujeres. Enjoy the sun and the breeze while sailing to the reef where you will have the opportunity of…
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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting
4.7 (6,094)4h
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure deep in the heart of the Maya jungle. Feel the adrenaline as you drive an ATV through wild jungle trails, soar above the treetops on thrilling zip-lines, test your balance on the…
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch
4.7 (16,902)12h
Unlock the mysteries of the Mayans with this tour to Chichén Itzá, a magical cenote & Valladolid. Start this experience by visiting the charming Valladolid, a colonial town where we will make a panoramic visit.…
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All Inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran
4.5 (2,957)8h
Get ready to live an incomparable experience. Caribean Golden, will make you disconnect from the world and you will live an unforgettable day. You will appreciate incredible panoramic views of Cancun and Isla Mujeres…
from $63.43 / personView details
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