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15 Best Cancun Destinations You Should Visit

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15 Best Cancun Destinations You Should Visit

Introduction - Cancun is known for its beaches, weather, wildlife, and archaeological sites including Mayan ruins. If you are planning to go...

 
 

Isla Contoy

Winter Sun Destination 1 - Isla Contoy is uninhabited by humans and has been protected by the Mexican government since 1961. It's an important preserve...

 
 

Isla Mujeres

Winter Sun Destination 2 - Just across Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun lies Isla Mujeres (Island of Women). Both the bay and...

 
 
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Cozumel

Winter Sun Destination 3 - Cozumel Island is one of the most visited ports for Caribbean cruise ships. As a port of call, there are...

 
 

San Miguelito Archeological Site

Winter Sun Destination 4 - The San Miguelito Ruins are located right next to the Mayan Museum of Cancun. The Mayan name has been lost...

 
 
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Cancun Scenic Tower

Winter Sun Destination 5 - The Scenic Tower in Xcaret Park, also known as Torre Escenica in Spanish, gives breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea...

 
 
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El Rey Archaeological Zone

Winter Sun Destination 6 - Head to El Rey Archaeological Zone if you're looking for historical sites in Cancun to visit without leaving the Hotel...

 
 

Punta Cancun Lighthouse

Winter Sun Destination 7 - Cancun, Mexico landmarks are famously photogenic, but this favorite of locals and tourists is especially beautiful and a great spot...

 
 
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Cancun Underwater Museum

Winter Sun Destination 8 - The floor of the Caribbean Sea has been transformed into a canvas at the fascinating Underwater Museum of Art, or...

 
 

Tulum Archaeological Zone

Winter Sun Destination 9 - Perhaps the most famous of the historical landmarks in Cancun and Quintana Roo is the Tulum Mayan Ruins. A short...

 
 

Xplor Park

Winter Sun Destination 10 - Another attraction in nearby Playa del Carmen is Xplor Park. Xcaret runs Xplor, but the less developed surroundings allow visitors...

 
 

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