Are you planning on going on vacation to Cancun this year or next? If you are, then you will want to know a few of the best things to do on vacation to Cancun. Here are the top 10 best things to do on vacation to Cancun:

  1. Jolly Roger Pirate Ship Show

    2. The Jolly Roger Pirate Ship Show should be one of the first things you do when you come to Cancun on vacation. The Jolly Roger Pirate Ship Show will take you on a tour where you will see the coastline of Cancun light up. The show that you will enjoy onboard the best pirate ship in Cancun will be a mixture of sword fighting, acrobatics, and betrayal. Each guest will be served a delicious meal and have access to an open bar for drinking as much as you wish.

  2. The Mayan Ruins Archeological Sites

    3. Visiting the archeological sites in and around Cancun is one of the best things to do on vacation to Cancun. Mayan sites such as Chichen Itza and Tulum are among the most famous and sought out sites, and they can be found only an hour or so drive from Cancun. Within the city limits you can visit El Rey, and El Meco which are two smaller archeological sites that are worth seeing and very convenient.

    Ancient Remains Cancun

  3. XCaret Park

    4. XCaret Park is one of the attractions near Cancun that gets a lot of positive press. The entire family can spend the day at this enclosed park where you can learn about the ancient Mayan way of life, see the animals, go cave exploring, wade through rivers, eat tasty food, and at the end of the day watch a spectacular show.

  4. Isla Mujeres and the Island of Cozumel

    5. When vacationing in Cancun and looking for the best things to do, you can take a short ferry ride to explore Isla Mujeres. The charming island of Isla Mujeres is perfect for exploring in less than a day (even a half day trip is worth it). The Island of Cozumel can be explored by taking a short ferry ride from Playa del Carmen, but you should head off early, so you can fully enjoy the island. From Cancun, you will need a whole day for a tour of Cozumel as it will take you between 45 minutes to an hour to reach Playa del Carmen from Cancun.

  5. Snorkeling and Diving Cenotes

    6. The cenotes are breathtaking features of the Yucatan Peninsula worth exploring when taking a vacation to Cancun. The cenotes can be compared to large wells and sinkholes that look like lakes deep beneath the surface. They formed many millions of years ago and are wonderful breeding grounds for colorful fish that can be explored by snorkeling, diving wading and swimming depending on their depth.

  6. Whale Sharks

    7. Whale sharks come to the waters near Cancun to feed and mate from May through September. The filter-feeding sharks are not dangerous and pose absolutely no threat to humans. Yes, they are very large in size but don’t bite! Whale shark tours will give you the chance to swim alongside them. A must for the daring amongst you when you vacation to Cancun.

  7. World Class Golfing

    8. Cancun is home to world-class golfing. For example, Nick Price designed the Tournament Players Golf Club (TPC Cancun) and Playa Mujeres Golf Club while Jack Nicklaus designed the Riviera Cancun Golf Club. You will find Mayan Ruins on the courses at The Iberostar Cancun Golf Club and Pok-ta-Pok Golf Club.

  8. Fine Dining Establishments

    9. Cancun is known for being home to some of best restaurants, cafés, and fine dining establishments. There are restaurants with bars where you can listen to live music, traditional Mexican restaurants, and family dinners too.

  9. Cancun Diving and Snorkeling

    10. Cancun and the surrounding area is known for the best snorkeling and diving sites worldwide. The water visibility is superb and the sea is warm and pleasant, which is excellent for diving and snorkeling without a wetsuit. Diving and snorkeling enthusiasts can explore the coral reefs, sunken wrecks, as well as an underwater sculpture museum.

  10. Cancun Swimming with Dolphins

    11. Swimming with dolphins is an activity that you must try when enjoying a vacation to Cancun. Some of the Cancun parks allow guests to touch, play, and swim with the dolphins and you can even kiss one of the dolphins and have your picture taken doing it.

These are the top ten best things to do on vacation to Cancun. Got any more ideas? Leave a comment.

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