Things to do in Cancun!
One of Mexico’s Easternmost points in Mexico, Cancun is one of the best places to enjoy all that Mexico has to offer. From Tropical climate to beautiful beaches along with the exquisite cuisine that Mexico has to offer, Cancun is a paradise for you to enjoy.
With various tourist companies coming out, holiday rentals Cancun are accessible at the tip of your fingers. With exciting adventures awaiting you in Cancun, this is a vacation you’d never want to miss. So, here is a list of things to do in Cancun for summer vacations.
1. Chichen Itza
One of the relics from the Mayan era, Chichen Itza is one of the seven wonders of the world. While the ruins are one of the major recognizable places in Cancun, this also means that it attracts a large number of tourists to the site. The best way to check out the history of the place is to hire a tour guide early in the morning.
You can enjoy the history lesson and seep in the rich cultural history of Mexico with the tour guide and have a look at the sculptures without facing the large crowds that gather near the mid-morning.
2. Isla Mujeres
The “Island of Women” doesn’t often make it to the itineraries of travelers, but, it’s one of the most wonderful natural sites in the entirety of Mexico. Home to Punta Sur, an ancient Mayan Moon Goddess’ temple, this is one of the first places which sees the sun in Mexico. The Isla Mujeres also features beautiful beaches where you try your hand at adventure posts. With wonderful features like Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, this is a treat you wouldn’t want to miss.
If fauna is something that excites you, the turtle farm also features regular visits to sea turtles.
The most pristine is Playa del Norte, filled with white sand which, you can enjoy during the whole day.
3. Playa Tortugas
If you enjoy beaches, Mexico is one of the best places in the world. Playa Tortugas is one of the experiences that you must claim if you want to enjoy the beach like the Mexican. With daily ferries to Isla Mujeres, the Playa Tortuga features quiet white beaches for you.
The Playa Tortuga also features some great beaches with lounging places for you to relax.
If you like adventure sports, the Playa Tortugas offers bungee jumping at its beach too.
4. El Rey Ruins
Chichen Itza might be more famous as their ruins, the El Rey Ruins are more convenient to access. Chichen Itza takes two and a half hours to reach there, while, El Rey Ruins is something that you can enjoy. Riding back to 1200 AD, this is one of the places where it’s necessary to get a guided tour to learn of the history more intimately.
The El Rey Ruins also features one of the best places to meet iguanas so, that you can enjoy the whole area. You can feed the thousands of iguanas that flock to the island that you can enjoy hanging around the animals without any worries.
5. Playa Defines
One of the rougher waters in Mexico, Playa Defines, is a peaceful beach that you should keep your lookout for. Playa Defines is quiet and away from the tourist crowds. The whole beach also experiences huge riptide and rough currents throughout the year.
Pro Tip: If you’re looking out for a beautiful experience while playing around this beach it’s better to carry your sunscreen and umbrellas. The beach has barely any shade and no hawkers and places to eat.
6. Underground Rivers
Many places in Cancun have a secret they carry. Cancun has one of the largest basins of underwater rivers in the world. With sites like XCaret around you can enjoy the underground’s crystal-clear water without much worry at all.
The rivers are an exciting place to visit so that you that you can enjoy the crystal-clear water without any worries. The caves offer exciting natural sites to visit without any worries and is one of the most enjoyable trips you can take with family.
7. Snorkeling
Cancun is home to the great Mayan Reef, one of the largest reefs in the world. The Punta Nizuca has underwater sculptures and many corals to see. For snorkeling, the best places are the remote beaches with tours offered throughout the area. Snorkeling is something that you can enjoy in many places near the Cancun.
You can also try Snorkeling in the underground rivers with many tours offering you a chance to give underground snorkeling a try.
8. Avenda Kukulkan
One of the best streets in the entire area, the Avenda Kukulkan is one of the best places to enjoy. You can buy souvenirs and experience a whole lot of local things from Mexico. The location is also a nice warm place to go for a long stroll or jog without any worries.
The place is also home to beautiful lagoon scenery.
Pro Tip: The lagoon side of the road carries crocodiles till date and is dangerous when the area is being patrolled.
Cancun is a paradise you can enjoy as a whole, and you can enjoy the whole thing without any worries. The place is quite cheap too, considering the high prices on any other part of the world, Cancun is a great place to enjoy yourself in. Get packed and lets go!
