Best things to See and do in Cancun Mexico

Welcome to one of the Best things to See and do in Cancun Mexico by the Riviera Maya side, This is a perfect setting for some great vacations some miles away from the always partying Cancun.

Scuba diving, jet skiing, and parasailing are just a few of the water sports that are available.

Best things to See and do in Cancun Mexico

  • Mercado 28 Xel-ha SM 28 MZ 13 Mercado 28 is a lasting flea market with many merchants selling arts and crafts.
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    Mercado 28

    Xel-ha SM 28 MZ 13, Mercado 28 is a lasting flea market with many merchants selling arts and crafts.
  • Dolphins Beach Punta Nizuc, Blvd. Kukulcan 17 Dolphins Beach at Punta Nizuc is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and scenic photos.
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    Dolphins Beach

    Punta Nizuc, Blvd. Kukulcan 17, Dolphins Beach at Punta Nizuc is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and scenic photos.
  • Parque de las Palapas 77500, Tulipanes LB Parque de las Palapas is a public park with rides, snacks, and great people watching.
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    Parque de las Palapas

    77500, Tulipanes LB, Parque de las Palapas is a public park with rides, snacks, and great people watching.
  • Punta Sur Oceanside preserve with vibrant artwork Punta Sur is an oceanside preserve with vibrant artwork and low entrance fee.
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    Punta Sur

    Oceanside preserve with vibrant artwork, Punta Sur is an oceanside preserve with vibrant artwork and low entrance fee.
  • Xoximilco | Mexican Floating Fiesta in Cancun Chetumal Km. 282 Xoximilco Mexican Floating Fiesta provides food, music, games, drinks, and authentic Mexican boat parties.
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    Xoximilco | Mexican Floating Fiesta in Cancun

    Chetumal Km. 282, Xoximilco Mexican Floating Fiesta provides food, music, games, drinks, and authentic Mexican boat parties.
  • Forum By The Sea Blvd. Kukulcan, Punta Cancun Forum By The Sea is a popular amusement center for shopping and entertainment.
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    Forum By The Sea

    Blvd. Kukulcan, Punta Cancun, Forum By The Sea is a popular amusement center for shopping and entertainment.
  • Playa del Niño López Portillo 2-85 Playa del Niño is a family-friendly beach with seafood shacks.
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    Playa del Niño

    López Portillo 2-85, Playa del Niño is a family-friendly beach with seafood shacks.
  • Captain Hook Cancun Blvd. Kukulcan km.5-Km 5 Captain Hook Cancun offers pirate-themed dining shows on a boat.
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    Captain Hook Cancun

    Blvd. Kukulcan km.5-Km 5, Captain Hook Cancun offers pirate-themed dining shows on a boat.
  • Ferris Wheel Cancun Blvd. Kukulcan km 12.5 Ferris Wheel Cancun offers waterfront dining and amusement with affordable prices.
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    Ferris Wheel Cancun

    Blvd. Kukulcan km 12.5, Ferris Wheel Cancun offers waterfront dining and amusement with affordable prices.
  • Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito Blvd. Kukulcan km 16.5 Museo Maya de Cancún offers family-friendly learning about Mayan culture.
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    Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito

    Blvd. Kukulcan km 16.5, Museo Maya de Cancún offers family-friendly learning about Mayan culture.
  • Interactive Aquarium Cancún Blvd. Kukulcan 12.5 Interactive Aquarium Cancun offers numerous species and hands-on exhibits with excellent food and cocktails.
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    Interactive Aquarium Cancún

    Blvd. Kukulcan 12.5, Interactive Aquarium Cancun offers numerous species and hands-on exhibits with excellent food and cocktails.
  • Parador Fotográfico C. Abasolo Parador Fotográfico is a beachside deck for scenic water views and photo ops.
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    Parador Fotográfico

    C. Abasolo, Parador Fotográfico is a beachside deck for scenic water views and photo ops.
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    El Rey Archaeological Zone

    , El Rey Archaeological Zone is home to fascinating Mayan ruins and offers low admission fees.
  • Dolphin Connection Mx Cancún Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 25 Dolphin Connection MSCancún offers enjoyable swimming encounters with dolphins for kids and adults.
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    Dolphin Connection Mx Cancún

    Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 25, Dolphin Connection MSCancún offers enjoyable swimming encounters with dolphins for kids and adults.
  • Dubai Palace Av. Tulúm Mz 1 Lt 2 Sm 8, LT 2 Dubai Palace on Av. Tulúm offers gaming tables, slot machines, and dining.
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    Dubai Palace

    Av. Tulúm Mz 1 Lt 2 Sm 8, LT 2, Dubai Palace on Av. Tulúm offers gaming tables, slot machines, and dining.
  • Catedral de Cancún (La Santa Cruz y de la Santísima Trinidad) Av. Puertos Manzana 1-lote 2 Catedral de Cancún (La Santa Cruz y de la Santísima Trinidad) is a beautiful tourist attraction.
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    Catedral de Cancún (La Santa Cruz y de la Santísima Trinidad)

    Av. Puertos Manzana 1-lote 2, Catedral de Cancún (La Santa Cruz y de la Santísima Trinidad) is a beautiful tourist attraction.
  • Playa San Miguelito Rtno. del Rey 38 Playa San Miguelito is a relaxing spot to watch kids play.
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    Playa San Miguelito

    Rtno. del Rey 38, Playa San Miguelito is a relaxing spot to watch kids play.
  • Letras Cancun Y Mirador Punta Nizuc - Cancún 335 Letras Cancun is a popular spot for great photo opportunities.
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    Letras Cancun Y Mirador

    Punta Nizuc - Cancún 335, Letras Cancun is a popular spot for great photo opportunities.
  • Punta Cancun LightHouse Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 9 Punta Cancun Lighthouse is a red & white beacon with beach views.
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    Punta Cancun LightHouse

    Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 9, Punta Cancun Lighthouse is a red & white beacon with beach views.
  • Zona Arqueológica de El Meco Carretera Puerto Juarez, López Portillo Zona Arqueológica de El Meco offers Mayan ruins and iguana sightings with a reasonable entrance fee.
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    Zona Arqueológica de El Meco

    Carretera Puerto Juarez, López Portillo, Zona Arqueológica de El Meco offers Mayan ruins and iguana sightings with a reasonable entrance fee.
  • Puerto Maya Cancún - Jungle Tour, Snorkeling, Mayan Experience & Jet Ski Rentals Blvd. Kukulcan Kilómetro 16.296 Puerto Maya Cancun offers organized jungle, coral reef excursions, and fun family experiences.
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    Puerto Maya Cancún – Jungle Tour, Snorkeling, Mayan Experience & Jet Ski Rentals

    Blvd. Kukulcan Kilómetro 16.296, Puerto Maya Cancun offers organized jungle, coral reef excursions, and fun family experiences.
  • Holy Family Parish Cancun Bacalar 30-30 Holy Family Parish Cancun offers confessions by appointment.
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    Holy Family Parish Cancun

    Bacalar 30-30, Holy Family Parish Cancun offers confessions by appointment.
  • MUSA Contemporary underwater sculpture museum MUSA is a contemporary underwater sculpture museum offering interactive fun.
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    MUSA

    Contemporary underwater sculpture museum, MUSA is a contemporary underwater sculpture museum offering interactive fun.
  • Cancun Wax Museum Blvd. Kukulcan, La Isla Cancun Wax Museum offers photo opportunities with iconic wax statues.
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    Cancun Wax Museum

    Blvd. Kukulcan, La Isla, Cancun Wax Museum offers photo opportunities with iconic wax statues.
  • Parque del Cenote C. 65 S/N Parque del Cenote is a beautiful natural attraction where visitors are surrounded by impressive scenery and lush vegetation.
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    Parque del Cenote

    C. 65 S/N, Parque del Cenote is a beautiful natural attraction where visitors are surrounded by impressive scenery and lush vegetation.
  • Parque del Artesano 26, C. Margaritas 26 Parque del Arte is a cute park inviting relaxation and reflection.
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    Parque del Artesano

    26, C. Margaritas 26, Parque del Arte is a cute park inviting relaxation and reflection.
  • Jardín del Arte Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 4.5 Jardín del Arte is a refreshing, artistically decorated garden.
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    Jardín del Arte

    Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 4.5, Jardín del Arte is a refreshing, artistically decorated garden.
  • Jolly Roger Pirate Show Terminal Marítima de Punta Sam, SM 86, Carr. a Punta Sam Km. 4.5 Jolly Roger Pirate Show is a fun, interactive dinner show suitable for families.
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    Jolly Roger Pirate Show

    Terminal Marítima de Punta Sam, SM 86, Carr. a Punta Sam Km. 4.5, Jolly Roger Pirate Show is a fun, interactive dinner show suitable for families.
  • Parque de las Palapas 2 Chetumal 247 Parque de las Palapas 2 is a friendly and relaxing public square that remains welcoming even at night in downtown Cancun.
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    Parque de las Palapas 2

    Chetumal 247, Parque de las Palapas 2 is a friendly and relaxing public square that remains welcoming even at night in downtown Cancun.
  • Plaza Bonita Cancun Xel-ha Lote 1 Plaza Bonita Cancun is a lively tourist spot with good food and tequila tours.
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    Plaza Bonita Cancun

    Xel-ha Lote 1, Plaza Bonita Cancun is a lively tourist spot with good food and tequila tours.

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Places to See and Visit

Cancun offers so many amazing sites to explore that it can be overwhelming to know where to begin.

You can spend the day seeing some of the unusual tourist sites or admiring the breathtaking natural scenery, is a part of the Maya World or Mundo Maya area, which encompasses more than 3,000 significant architectural sites.

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