8 days in Cancun Itinerary

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cancun: Akumal Beach (in Akumal), Playa del Carmen (Scuba & Snorkeling, Xplor Park, & more) and Playa Norte (in Isla Mujeres). The adventure continues: get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Tortugas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Delfines, and browse the different shops at La Isla Shopping Village.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Cancun trip itinerary planning app .

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are Cancún International Airport and Cozumel International Airport. In February in Cancun, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 23°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.