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The 6 Best Things to Do in Cancún
Caribbean beaches, cenotes, and Mayan ruins
Cancún is the Caribbean made easy — powder beaches and turquoise water, all-inclusive resorts, jungle cenotes for swimming, and Mayan ruins at Tulum and Chichén Itzá within reach.
BEST TIME
December–April (dry season)
TYPICAL BUDGET
$900–$2,200 per person for a week
6 best things to do in Cancún
1
Caribbean beaches and reefs
5
Xcaret or Xel-Há eco-park
6
Tulum ruins and beach clubs
How to fit it into a day
Caribbean beaches and reefs
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: chichén itzá day trip.
See it laid out day by day: the 4-day Cancún itinerary →
LOCAL TIP
Rent a car or book tours to reach cenotes and ruins — they beat the resort pool.
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