Thinking of traveling to Cancun?
In this article you will find out which are the 7 tours that you cannot miss.
The first step is to choose the right place to stay, the hotel zone is the best place, however, you need to book in advance.
Now let's go to the tips!
Chichen Itza Pyramid
This archaeological site is located in the Mexican state of Yacatán, it is one of the seven wonders of the modern world and Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Leaving by car from the hotel zone to the place takes an average of 4 hours, you can also visit the place with a tourist agency, or even use public transport to take the tour.
On this tour you will find the temple of kukulcán, the stadium where the Mayans played soccer, among other constructions from the Mayan era, being an excellent opportunity to discover Mayan architecture.
Remembering that it is not allowed to climb the pyramid, something that many people try to do.
Cenotes
In Rivieira Maya there are several cenotes to be visited, in all there are about 7 thousand cenotes located on the peninsula.
It is worth setting aside at least one day of your trip, just to visit the main cenotes in the region.
They are in the middle of the Mayan jungle, they are caves with beautiful translucent waters, which invite us to take a dip and relax.
The main cenotes are;
- Cenote Ik Kil, Yucatan: It is 26 meters below ground level, with a depth of 40 meters.
- Cenote Xcajum Yucatan: It is 50 meters deep, through a dive you can swim through the tunnels and walk through a staircase carved in rock, you simply seem to enter another dimension.
- Blue Cenore: It receives this name for its crystalline blue water, the result of the reflection of the sun. You can see all the movement in the water, like the fish swimming and the rocks.
Xcaret Cancun
This is a sensational archaeological park!
The park has more than 50 attractions, both cultural and natural, all of which are included in the ticket price.
Apart from the optional activities, like swimming with the dolphins, for example.
A great option to take the kids, as there is a special place for them, with children's pools and shallow cenotes.
isla mujeres
An excellent option for those who want to dive with dolphins, it takes 30 minutes by boat to reach Isla Mujeres, a charming island.
On this island you will find beaches, restaurants, diving options, among other attractions.
In the late afternoon it is possible to swim with the dolphins on Discovery.
cozumel
The island of San Miguel de Cozumel, is 60 kilometers from Cancun.
It has crystalline and warm waters, being an excellent option for diving, mainly due to the coral barrier.
If you book with an agency, they pick you up at the hotel and take you to the port, where you take the boat and go to the island, where you can visit Punta Lagosta, Celarain lighthouse, San Gervasio, among other places.
Coco Bongo
If you're the type of person who likes to party, then you can't miss Coco Bongo.
There you will find a mixture of ballads and musical theater.
The tip is to buy in advance, as it avoids you having to take huge queues.
tulum
It is two hours from the hotel zone, considered one of the best beaches in the world.
In Tulum you can visit the Mayan ruins, which is located in the archaeological zone of Tulum, the beaches, such as Santa Fe, Playa Pescadores, Paraíso, among many others.
It is definitely worth visiting the place.
Conclusion
Now that you've seen the 7 tours to do in Cancún, all you have to do is organize yourself in advance to guarantee a good trip.
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