Cancun is perhaps the most popular destination in Mexico because people come from all over the world by the millions every year to see the archaeological sites and relax on the beaches. With its many seaside resorts, delicious cuisine, vibrant atmosphere and rich culture, you may need to carefully select the best things to do so you don’t spend months in the city. With these exciting outdoor activities already set up, all one has to do is pack up and embark on the journey to this exciting city in Mexico.
ten Swim with whale sharks
The waters around Cancun are home to a wide variety of sea creatures, including whale sharks, and swimming with these gentle giants is an exciting thing to do. Although the name may sound terrifying, these creatures are completely harmless and swimming with them is an opportunity to observe them in their natural environment as they peacefully go about their business.
9 Take a Cancun Jungle Tour
A jungle tour in Cancun is an adventurous activity that will take travelers through the lush jungle of Cancun and stop at different interesting spots along the way. The experience lasts approximately 8 hours and travelers will see several ancient Mayan cities and the many ruins of these various archaeological sites. On this tour, travelers will also have the opportunity to hike through the jungle to some of the city’s most popular cenotes, where they can enjoy a relaxing swim in the water. Ziplining, abseiling, and lunch are also included on this tour to provide travelers with a satisfying adventure.
8 Join the Aquaworld Wreck Dive Tour
Several vessels have met their end in the waters around Cancun, and these vessels are now creating great opportunities for wreck diving in the city. The General Anaya wreck is one of the most famous wrecks in Cancun which has attracted divers from all over the world. On the Aquaworld Wreck Dive tour, divers will be guided to this wreck located approximately 100 feet underwater, where it has become an artificial reef that is home to a wide variety of sea creatures.
seven Explore the Cancun jungle by speedboat
There are many places where you can ride a speedboat in Cancun, but Nichupte Lagoon is one of the best places to enjoy the ride as it passes through the lush forests of Cancun. Travelers on this ride will be rewarded with views of the mangrove forests as well as some sea creatures in the waters. As the journey takes visitors through the second largest reef in the world, travelers will also have the opportunity to stop and snorkel.
6 Eat the city’s delicious street food
Cancun’s street food is something not to be missed. With the city offering a wide variety of freshly prepared traditional dishes, one can easily spend hours browsing the various local markets and street food restaurants sampling the different flavors. Some of the amazing dishes to include in this culinary adventure include guacamole, pico de gallo, and different types of salsas.
5 Visit Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Ek’Balam in a single tour
Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Ek’Balam are some of the most popular attractions in the Yucatan and well worth a visit for travelers to Cancun. The best way to see these attractions is to join a tour. On the tour, travelers will be taken to the famous city of Chichen Itza, where they will be told about the history and mysteries of the Mayan civilization while touring the city, which has existed for over a thousand years. The tour then takes travelers to Elk Balam – another interesting archaeological site, and finally to Cenote Saamal, where it will be possible to swim in the brilliant waters.
4 Experience a Captain Hook pirate show on a cruise while dining
So many destinations around Cancun know how to put on a show, but few have big themes, which is why the Captain Hook Pirate Show is unique. This show is your chance to sail along the Mexican Caribbean while watching a live pirate show. With dinner included in the experience, there’s no better way to spend the evening.
3 Live an exciting adventure in the Cenotes Zapote
Cancun is full of parks and Cenotes Zapote is not to be missed. In this park, adventurers will have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of water activities, including – swimming and snorkeling. The area also offers opportunities for other adventures such as ziplining and biking. During the trip you will also enjoy lunch, drinks and snacks.
2 Go kayaking
Kayaking is a relaxing way to explore Cancun’s scenic architecture, and Laguna Nichupte is one of the best places to enjoy this activity. On a kayaking adventure through this lagoon, travelers will have the opportunity to float on scenic lagoons through the lush mangroves of Cancun. Apart from the scenic forests, there will also be views of wildlife and birds as well as sea creatures.
1 Paddle board at sunrise or sunset
Cancun sunrise and sunset are must-see sights when you’re in town. While these sights can be seen from many parts of the city, seeing the scenic vistas from a paddleboard is inspiring and a great way to connect with nature.
