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15 Best Things to See in Cancun on Your Next Vacation

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15 Best Things to See in Cancun on Your Next Vacation

Introduction - Cancun is one of the most famous destinations in Mexico, offering both natural and cultural attractions. If you are planning...

 

Xplor Park

Thing To See 1 - Another attraction in nearby Playa del Carmen is Xplor Park. Xcaret runs Xplor, but the less developed surroundings allow visitors...

 

Cozumel

Thing To See 2 - Cozumel Island is one of the most visited ports for Caribbean cruise ships. As a port of call, there are...

 

El Rey Archaeological Zone

Thing To See 3 - Head to El Rey Archaeological Zone if you're looking for Mayan cultural heritage or historical sites in Cancun without leaving...

 

Isla Contoy

Thing To See 4 - Isla Contoy is uninhabited by humans and has been protected by the Mexican government since 1961. It's an important preserve...

 
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Cancun Underwater Museum

Thing To See 5 - The floor of the Caribbean Sea has been transformed into a canvas for the fascinating Cancun Underwater Museum. The installations...

 

Punta Cancun Lighthouse

Thing To See 6 - 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 Scenic Tower

Thing To See 7 - The Scenic Tower in Xcaret Park, also known as Torre Escenica in Spanish, gives breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea...

 

Tulum Archaeological Zone

Thing To See 8 - Perhaps the most famous of the historical landmarks in Cancun and Quintana Roo is the Tulum Mayan Ruins. A short...

 

San Miguelito Archeological Site

Thing To See 9 - The San Miguelito Ruins are located right next to the Mayan Museum of Cancun. The Mayan name has been lost...

 

Isla Mujeres

Thing To See 10 - Just across Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun lies Isla Mujeres (Island of Women). Both the bay and...

 

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