14 Cancun Landmarks & Historical Sites to Visit Visual Story

By Andrew Sayles

Introduction

14 Cancun Landmarks & Historical Sites to Visit Visual Story

This article will guide you through the 15 Cancun landmarks to visit, including beaches, ancient...

LANDMARK 1

Cancun Scenic Tower

The Scenic Tower in Xcaret Park, also known as Torre Escenica in Spanish, gives breathtaking...

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LANDMARK 2

Cancun Underwater Museum

The floor of the Caribbean Sea has been transformed into a canvas at the fascinating...

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LANDMARK 3

El Meco Archaeological Site

The El Meco ruins just outside the Hotel Zone contain the tallest temple in this...

LANDMARK 4

El Rey Archaeological Zone

Head to El Rey Archaeological Zone if you're looking for historical sites in Cancun to...

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LANDMARK 5

Iglesia de Cristo Rey

Constructed in 1971, Christ the King Church in Cancun was the first Catholic Church built...

LANDMARK 6

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen

The Church of Our Lady of Carmen is in Playa del Carmen, about an hour...

LANDMARK 7

Isla Mujeres

Just across Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun lies Isla Mujeres (Island of...

LANDMARK 8

Isla Contoy

Isla Contoy is uninhabited by humans and has been protected by the Mexican government since...

LANDMARK 9

Mayan Museum of Cancun

The Mayan Museum of Cancun, or Museo Maya de Cancun, opened its doors in 2012...

LANDMARK 10

San Miguelito Archeological Site

The San Miguelito Ruins are located right next to the Mayan Museum of Cancun. The...

LANDMARK 11

Punta Cancun Lighthouse

Cancun, Mexico landmarks are famously photogenic, but this favorite of locals and tourists is especially...

LANDMARK 12

Cozumel

Cozumel Island is one of the most visited ports for Caribbean cruise ships. As a...

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LANDMARK 13

Tulum Archaeological Zone

Perhaps the most famous of the historical landmarks in Cancun and Quintana Roo is the...

LANDMARK 14

Xplor Park

Another attraction in nearby Playa del Carmen is Xplor Park. Xcaret runs Xplor, but the...

Conclusion

Conclusion

Cancun is a popular destination for a good reason, with lots to see and do...

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