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Popular things to do in Cancun

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La Isla Shopping Village
4.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Swim with Dolphins
3.7
Duration: 5​h
Playa Delfines
4.5
Duration: 3​h
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Scuba & Snorkeling
4.5
Duration: 8​h

Side trips from Cancun

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Scuba & Snorkeling
Playa del Carmen
4.7
Duration: 8​h
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Xcaret Park
Playa del Carmen
4.0
Duration: 5​h 30​min
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Cobá Zona Arqueológica Cobá
Coba
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Shark Diving
Playa del Carmen
4.6
Duration: 8​h

Hidden gems in Cancun

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El Rey Archaeological Zone
4.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Interactive Aquarium
2.9
Duration: 2​h
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El Parque de las Palapas
4.1
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Mayan Museum of Cancun
4.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Kid-friendly things to do in Cancun

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Playa Tortugas
3.5
Duration: 3​h
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Mercado 28
2.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Xoximilco Cancun by Xcaret
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Wet'n Wild Cancun
1.6
Duration: 4​h

Wildlife in Cancun

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Shark Diving
4.5
Duration: 8​h
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Dolphin & Whale Watching
4.3
Duration: 8​h
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Fishing Charters & Tours
4.1
Duration: 4​h
Ta'akbil-Ja
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Beaches in Cancun

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Playa Marlin
4.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Xcacel Beach
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Delirio Day Club
4.6
Duration: 4​h
Playa Ballenas
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Contoy Excursions - Private Day Adventures
4.5
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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ANTIQUE Puerto Cancun
4.0
Duration: 4​h
Cancun Cheap Transfers
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Galeria Balance Cancun
4.5
Duration: 30​min
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Places to visit with Cancun

Playa del Carmen BEST FOR: Theme Parks, Wildlife, Adventure
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