Cancun Points of Interest and Places to Visit

Chichen Itza

3323 Reviews

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza—meaning "at the mouth of the well of the Itza"—is Mexico's most-visited archaeological site, a ...  Read more

Tulum

914 Reviews

Tulum, the site of a Pre-Columbian Maya walled city and a port for Coba, is one of the best preserved coastal Mayan cities in the Yucatan, in tandem with ...  Read more

Isla Mujeres

428 Reviews

Isla Mujeres (the “Island of Women”) is known for its rich marine life and pristine beaches. Here you can snorkel at Manchones Reef, scuba dive in the Cave of ...  Read more

Xel-Ha

315 Reviews

Named after a Mayan word meaning “the place where the waters are born,” the Xel-Ha aquatic park encompasses 14 acres (5.7 hectares) of jungle and ocean just ...  Read more

Xcaret

191 Reviews

With unparalleled access to the Caribbean Sea and all of its bounty, a visit to the Xcaret eco-archaeological park is a must when on Mexico’s Yucatan ...  Read more

Coba Ruins

166 Reviews

In the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula lie the ruins of Coba, an ancient Maya city considered to be one of the most important settlements in Mesoamerican ...  Read more

Selvatica

8 Reviews

Long rated the top outdoor activity in Cancun, Selvatica adventure park gives visitors the chance to shake up their beach routine with ziplines, off-road ...  Read more

Campeche

13 Reviews

Peerless Gulf of Mexico scenery, beautiful beaches, and colonial buildings draw visitors to Campeche in their droves. A World Heritage city, Campeche is a ...  Read more

Ake Mayan Ruins

About 25 miles east of lovely Merida lies the architectural site of the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization, Ake. A small slice of vintage Yucatan, this ancient ...  Read more

Nohoch Nah Chich

124 Reviews

Mayan for "Giant Bird Cage", Nohoch Nah Chich is an accessible cenote, a series of underwater caves, popular for diving day trips from Cancun and ...  Read more

Sac Actun Cenote System

55 Reviews

Intrepid travelers can test their limits—and their nerves—while navigating the channels of Sac Actun Cenote System—the longest underground river network in ...  Read more

El Rey Ruins (Las Ruinas del Rey)

46 Reviews

Located in Cancun’s Hotel Zone, the El Rey Ruins (Las Ruinas del Rey) are an archaeological site containing 47 ancient Maya stone structures. Named for a mask ...  Read more

Xenses Park

2 Reviews

Using the natural surrounding of Mexico's Riviera Maya, Xenses Park lets visitors lose themselves in the sounds and sights of optical illusions. The ...  Read more

Xenotes Oasis Maya

1 Review

Nature and outdoor enthusiasts should not miss a trip to the Xenotes Oasis Maya park, where four completely contrasting water deposits are connected to a ...  Read more

Xplor Adventure Park

147 Reviews

Set in the middle of the Yucatan jungle, Xplor Adventure Park allows visitors to experience Mexico’s environmental treasures firsthand. Here you can raft down ...  Read more