Cancun
Cancun fronts the Caribbean with powder-white beaches and turquoise water, and serves as the gateway to ancient Maya ruins, jungle cenotes and idyllic islands.
Things to do in Cancun
Tours in Cancun
200 tours · prices per person, book with partner
Cancun is the Caribbean dream made easy. Powder-white beaches meet impossibly turquoise water along the Yucatán coast, backed by resorts and a buzzing nightlife. But the real magic lies just beyond — ancient Maya cities, crystalline jungle cenotes and idyllic islands all within reach.
Top Things to Do in Cancun
Take a day trip to Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the Maya civilisation's most iconic pyramid. Swim in the surreal freshwater cenotes hidden in the jungle, and snorkel or dive the Mesoamerican Reef.
Hop a ferry to the laid-back island of Isla Mujeres, explore the clifftop ruins of Tulum, and relax on the beaches of the Riviera Maya.
Tours Worth Booking
- Chichén Itzá day tours with cenote swims
- Tulum and Riviera Maya excursions
- Isla Mujeres catamaran and snorkelling trips
- Cenote and jungle adventure tours
Best Time to Visit
December to April is the dry season — sunny, warm and ideal, though it's also the busiest. May to November is hotter and more humid, with a hurricane risk peaking around September. The shoulder months offer good weather with fewer crowds.
Getting Around
Buses run frequently along the Hotel Zone and to downtown Cancun for a few pesos. For Chichén Itzá, Tulum and cenotes, organised tours with transport are the easiest option, while ferries serve Isla Mujeres and Cozumel.