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16 Highest-Rated Cancun Sights to See for a Fun Vacation

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16 Highest-Rated Cancun Sights to See for a Fun Vacation

Introduction - From pristine beaches to ancient ruins, and an underwater museum, Cancun offers a diverse list of travel destinations. Here are...

 
 

Sail to Isla Mujeres on a catamaran

Site 1 - Isla Mujeres is a beautiful island close to Cancun. One of the non-touristy things to do in Cancun is hopping...

 
 
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Spot iguanas at El Rey Archaeological Site

Site 2 - Conveniently located in the Cancun Hotel Zone, the El Rey Archaeological Site is another area of Mayan Ruins in Quintana...

 
 
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Party at Coco Bongo

Site 3 - Partying at Coco Bongo is one of the many cool things to do in Cancun, Mexico. It's also one of...

 
 

Take a day trip to Isla Contoy

Site 4 - Taking a day Trip to Isla Contoy is another of the great unique things to do in Cancun. Being close...

 
 

Try jet-skiing and parasailing

Site 5 - If you love water sports, one of the adventurous things to do in Cancun is going on a jet-skiing and...

 
 
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Snorkel around exhibits at the Cancun Underwater Museum

Site 6 - The fascinating Cancun Underwater Museum is just what it sounds like! It's a museum that's housed entirely underwater. To view...

 
 

Go on a day trip to Tulum

Site 7 - Another great place to visit when in the Riviera Maya area is Tulum. Luckily, reaching Tulum from Cancun is relatively...

 
 

See dolphins at Playa Delfines

Site 8 - Playa Delfines is a stunning white sand beach located within the Hotel Zone. The beach also features calm, shallow waters...

 
 

Visit the renowned Chichen Itza

Site 9 - Chichen Itza is the largest of Mexico's Mayan Ruins and one of the country's most important archeological sites. The ruins...

 
 

Explore coral reefs on a scuba diving trip

Site 10 - Cancun's oceans are home to beautiful coral reefs, tropical fish, and other marine life. Therefore, scuba diving when in the...

 
 

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