The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in cancun"
Named by 7 of 81. Chichén ItzáChichén Itzá is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, reached on day trips from Cancun.Early access tours help, since by 11 AM the site gets chaotic and there is almost no shade.
Named by 5 of 82. Cancun Hotel ZoneLonely Planet describes Cancun as two cities: the Zona Hotelera with Caribbean beaches, and Cancún Centro with local flavor.The Hotel Zone is geared toward international tourists, cruise passengers and all-inclusive resorts.
Named by 4 of 83. Isla MujeresIsla Mujeres is a ferry ride from Cancun and moves at golf cart speed, with a walkable downtown.Playa Norte on the island has very calm, clear water.
Named by 4 of 84. Cenotes near CancunThe Yucatan has thousands of cenotes, natural sinkholes used as swimming holes.Nearly 7,000 cenotes dot the Riviera Maya coast, some open to the sun and some part of cave systems.
Named by 3 of 85. TulumTulum and Chichen Itza are the ancient sites that make Cancun a base for Mayan history.Dos Ojos and Gran Cenote near Tulum are easy to reach on your own.Best time to visit TulumBest beaches in Tulum
Named by 3 of 86. ValladolidValladolid is a colonial Yucatan town often combined with Chichén Itzá in a day trip.One blogger names Valladolid as her favorite Yucatan town.
Named by 2 of 87. Isla ContoyIsla Contoy is a national park about 50 km from Cancun, long and narrow.Only 200 people a day may visit, and turtles and about 170 bird species use the island.
Named by 2 of 88. MUSA Underwater MuseumMUSA is an underwater art museum between Cancun and Isla Mujeres with over 500 sculptures.It can be seen by glass-bottom boat, snorkeling or scuba diving.
Named by 2 of 89. Museo Maya de CancúnThe small museum in the Hotel Zone covers regional history and sits next to the San Miguelito ruins.Almost every display includes English information.
10. Nichupté LagoonNichupté Lagoon has mangrove islands and wildlife just steps from resorts; a beginner kayak tour takes 2 to 3 hours.
11. Puerto MorelosPuerto Morelos is a small fishing village south of Cancun, known for snorkeling and popular with Canadian visitors.
12. Costa MujeresCosta Mujeres is a quieter stretch of beach with dunes and mangroves just north of the airport, 20 minutes from Cancun.
13. Isla BlancaIsla Blanca is a narrow isthmus reachable by taxi, with a shallow lagoon good for fishing and a near-deserted beach.
14. Playa Delfines and Playa NortePlaya Delfines and Playa Norte are named as two of Cancun's white-sand beaches.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit Cancún.
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