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Best Attractions in Cancun to Visit

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Cancun is a top vacation destination hotspot located in the versatile Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, famous for its turquoise waters, dreamy white sand beaches, incredible Mayan ruins, and ancient cultural heritage. Although Cancun is the perfect haven to transcend into a desirable state of recreation and relaxation, the city has so much more to offer and is bursting with unforgettable and unique activities that you simply can’t experience anywhere else the world. Read on for our list of the best attractions in Cancun for you to visit during your next vacation!

The city is wonderfully biodiverse, meaning it features a rich variety of wildlife, species and ecosystems. Cancun also features diverse landscapes and cultures, from crystal-clear waters that are ideal for scuba-diving or snorkeling, to ancient mystical cenotes, to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Chichen Itza in Playa del Carmen. Below are some suggestions for places to add to your bucket list.

Mayan Museum of Cancun (Museo Maya)

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Experience the legendary Mayan culture up close at one of Mexico’s most innovative museums. The stunning museum showcases some of the most treasured and respected archeological Mayan collections, including pieces from the State of Quintana Roo and from some of the Yucatan’s most famous Mayan archeological sites, including Chichen Itza and Palenque.

The Mayan Museum also includes entrance to the San Miguelito archeological site. The site features mesmerizing and well-preserved Mayan ruins, in which you can climb and take photos. Not only is this an educative and wondrous day out, it also offers a true nostalgia and insight into ancient Mayan life!

Dolphin Discovery

Dolphin Discovery, which boasts the best dolphin experience in the world, is located south of the paradisiacal island of Isla Mujeres, which is a 30-minute ferry ride from the Hotel Zone of Cancun.

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The stunning and uniquely designed park not only offers the opportunity to swim and interact with friendly dolphins, but also to get up close and personal with other fascinating sea animals such as sea lions, sea turtles and manatees!

Dolphin Discovery also offers access to the Garrafon Natural Reef Park, a natural and recreational waterpark that’s famous for its abundant natural beauty, exotic marine life, and crystal-clear waters in which you can participate in water sports such as snorkeling, paddle boarding, and jet-skiing.

Coco Bongo Cancun

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Be sure to visit the famous Coco Bongo! Located in the heart of the Hotel Zone, Coco Bongo boasts a special magic that makes it a cut above the dozens of other bars and clubs that form the party strip in Cancun.

Coco Bongo offers a unique clubbing experience. It’s famous for its robust and thrilling parties that have an open bar and spectacular shows of flying acrobatics, outstanding music tributes, and high-resolution big screens! The world-class DJs know how to get the party started as you dance the night away with glow sticks, foam machines, giant balloons, and confetti!

Wibit Brand Aqua Park

Ready to test your jumping-skills, balance and agility all while having endless amounts of fun and laughter in the Caribbean Sea? Spend a day at Garza Blanca Cancun’s inflatable waterpark! Located on the ocean directly in front of its sister resort, Villa del Palmar Cancun, and just a short swim from the idyllic beach. The Aqua Park is the ultimate playground for boundless fun and entertainment featuring jumpers, slides, hurdles, twisting beams, obstacles, and inflatable toys!

The attraction is great for the whole family, from young children to adults. It offers a new sense of excitement and thrill to a day at the beach. Guests staying at Villa del Palmar Cancun also have access to the Aqua Park.

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Nichupte Lagoon

Another one of the best attractions in Cancun is the Nichupte Lagoon, one of Mexico’s largest areas of natural reserve for the mangrove ecosystem, where you can discover breathtaking treasures. Featuring seven different lakes and an enchanting network of beautiful canals, the lagoon offers the perfect backdrop for unlimited water sports, light-tackle and fly-fishing, recreational activities, and unforgettable sunsets!

Get your adrenaline pumping during the jungle tour, where you’ll whiz full-throttle through numerous mangrove-lined canals on a speedboat before taking a break and snorkeling the clear waters of Punta Nizuc, where you’ll discover schools of colorful tropical fish and one of the world’s largest coral reef systems.

Xcaret Park

Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in ancient Mayan culture at Xcaret! The charming park is located deep in the luscious green Mayan jungle and features enchanting and mystical underground rivers and cenotes. The park takes you on a journey through Mexico’s incredible past and present with an exciting mix of waterparks, theme parks, and spectacular shows and dances that showcase Mayan traditions, culture, and folklore!

Xcaret is known as being one of the best attractions in Cancun and Riviera Maya simply due to its beautiful celebration of the past and present, in one of the most mesmerizing and unmatched settings!

Cancun is a magical place that’s full of adventure and experiences that cannot be missed! We hope you enjoyed our best attractions in Cancun suggestions and take the opportunity to visit them during your next vacation to make memories that will last a lifetime! We’ll see you soon!

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