Things to do in Cancún

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Chichén Itzá Tickets - The Number 1 BESTSELLER in Cancún

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Cancún may be famous for it's sandy beaches and tropical water but the surrounding area is also home to some great other experiences including UNESCO World Heritage Sites to explore! Here we list some of the most popular things to do in Cancún as well as some great not so well known options!

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Chichén Itzá Tickets- The UNESCO World Heritage Site

Chichén Itzá as well as being a UNESCO World Heritage Site is also listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It was one of the major cities from the Maya civilisation and played a significant role in the region during the 7th to 10th century AD.

Chichén Itzá is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Mexico and welcomes around 2,000,000 visitors each year. Some of the city's most iconic structures include the pyramid called "El Castillo" or the "Temple of Kulkulkan" which is dedicated to the Serpent God KulKulkan. "The Temple of the Warriors", the "Great Ball Court" and the "Observatory" are also popular structures to explore.

The pyramid is also famous for its relationship to the Mayan calendar. Each of its four sides has 91 steps leading up a staircase to the summit and when you include the summit, it equals to 365 - the number of days in the year.

The pyramid was also designed to align perfectly so that when the equinox happens, the shadow from the sun creates an illusion of a serpent creeping down the side of the pyramid and is a testament to the Maya advanced engineering skills.

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The Mayan Ruins of Tulum Tickets

The Mayan Ruins of Tulum are another of the very popular archaeological sites in Mexico. Sitting on a clifftop overlooking the beautiful Caribbean waters.

The walled city (which is where its name comes from as 'Tulum' translates to "Wall") dates back to 564 but it was a major port from around 1200 to 1521 as it controlled maritime commerce along the coast to Belize.

At the site you can see beautifully preserved frescoes and other relics from the Mayan civilisation as well as the incredible views the location offers being perched on top of a 12-meter cliff.

Visitors aren't allowed to climb the structures at Tulum in order to protect them.

We would also suggest enjoying a walk along the beautiful beach that sits below it. You will see why when you arrive!

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Sailing Day Trips from Cancún Ticket Options

A very popular option for tourists is to enjoy a fun sailing day trip from Cancún to one of the surrounding islands. Popular ones include Isla Mujeres, Isla Contoy and Cozumel.

We offer various boat trip tickets including snorkelling adventures to Premium Catamaran Tours. One of our bestsellers is a trip to Isla Mujeres with lunch at the beach club! Have a look at the selection and pick your preferred option!

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Akumal Monkey Sanctuary & Rescued Animal Tickets

This is a great place to visit if you are an animal lover. Akumal Sanctuary takes animals in that have been left homeless due to many reasons including deforestation, pollution and other reasons. The sanctuary is home to many different species of monkey including capuchins, lemurs, tamarins, spider monkeys and squirrel monkeys, as well as other animals such as tropical birds, reptiles and goat's amongst others.

On your tour of the sanctuary the staff will explain how some of the animals came to live there and what they experienced before arriving at the sanctuary and how their lives have changed since.

ATV Tour Fun at Akumal Sanctuary Tickets

Akumal Sanctuary also offers a fun ATV tour through the jungle where you can see some of the local wildlife in its natural habitat as well.

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Croco Cun Zoo Tickets

Another family favourite - a trip to Croco Cun Zoo in Cancún. The zoo is home to a range of species that includes snakes, iguanas, parrots, macaws, monkeys and crocodiles!

You can even feed some of the residents (not including the crocodiles!). The spider monkeys love to be fed slices of banana! Depending on time of year, it may even be possible to hold a baby crocodile!

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Rio Secreto Tickets

Rio Secreto is located in Playa del Carmen and is the incredible underground cave that was only rediscovered in 2007 by a local resident when he was walking around the area!

The trip offers a guided swim through the secret underground river where you will find stalactites and stalagmites as well as the beautiful fauna that grows there.

You will wade and swim through the crystal clear water that flow through and see the colourful aquatic life that also lives in the secret river!

Cancún Theme Park Adventures

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Cancún and the surrounding area is home to several amazing Theme Parks and resorts. Another very popular day out. Some of the options include:

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Xplor Park Tickets

• Ziplines
• Xplor Underground Expedition
• Swimming
• Underground Rivers
• Rafting
• Caves
• Food

Xplor Park is located in Playa del Carmen and offers a fun day out! Whether you want to zipline, raft, explore underground caves, swim or use their fun amphibious vehicles, we are fairly certain a good time will be had by most!

Xplor Park offers day and night time tickets, so you can enjoy a day time or night time experience! Just imaging zooming through the night sky on the zipline over the treetop canopy!

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Xcaret Park Tickets

• Aqua activities
• Beach
• Bays
• Natural Pools
• Underground Rivers
• Shows, exhibitions
• Aquarium
• Butterfly Pavilion, Aviary & Island of Jaguars
• Food Options

Xcaret Park is an incredible all-action eco-archaeological theme park in Playa del Carmen and popular with both those travelling as families or just adults.

Its an exotic island paradise that also happens to be home to a lot of fun! Whether you simply want to relax and enjoy the beach, bays and natural pools. Swim with the local wildlife including turtles, or whether you want a more adrenaline fuelled visit and to take advantage of the rides and underground rivers, Xcaret Park offers it all as well as live performances by on by the staff! Xcaret Park is a great day out.

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Delphinus Xcaret Tickets

• Swim with Dolphins

Xcaret Park also offers the opportunity to swim with Dolphins! The option is not part of the standard Xcaret Park Entrance ticket but needs to be purchased separately. The dolphin experience offers 30 or 45-minute swimming sessions with dolphins!

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Xel-Há Park Tickets

• Snorkelling
• Forest Walking Tour
• Children's Playground
• Bicycles
• Ziplines
• Cliff Jumps
• Waterslides
• Tubing
• Rivers
• A lot of nature

Xel-Há Park (Xel-Há roughly translates to "where the water is born") is another great day out offering a range of activities including ziplining, cliff jumping, snorkelling, waterslides, nature, relaxing beaches, lazy rivers, bicycles and other activities. A place where you can relax and unwind or enjoy the activities that are on offer.

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Selvatica Tickets

• Ziplining
• Aquazip
• Tarzania
• Swimming in Cenote
• Rope Course
• Off-Road ATV Circuit
• Bungee Swing
• Jungle Coaster
• Food Options

Selvatica Park is located in Puerto Morelos and is another action adventure park that offers a great day out. With multiple activities on offer including ziplining, swimming in cenotes, rope courses, ATV fun and other activities is another very popular day out. Just imaging flying across the tree top canopy on their zipline courses!

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Jungala Aqua Experience Tickets

• Waterpark

Jungala Aqua Experience is located in Playa del Carmen and offers the whole family a fun day out. Whether you want to sit and relax for a few minutes at least in the lazy river, or fancy a bigger adrenaline rush the waterslides offers, we're sure there will be smile on most faces!

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Xenotes Oasis Maya Park Tickets

• Visit four cenotes
• Rappelling at Lu'um
• Ziplining & Cliff jumping
• Kayaking
• Swimming

Xenotes Oasis Maya Park is located in Cancún and offers visitors an adventurous day kayaking, rappelling, swimming, cliff jumping and all before lunch! You can also swim in cenotes and visit 4 other cenotes!

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Ventura Park Cancún

• Water Park
• Wave pool
• Ziplines
• Children's Play Area
• Grand Prix Go-Karts
• Dolphin Encounter Options

Ventura Park Cancún - another family friendly day out in Cancún offering water fun and other activities including lazy river, ziplines, hanging-bridges, semi-submerged children's play area, VR games and more!