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Chichén Itzá
A major Maya archaeological visit, best approached early with enough time to explore beyond the best-known pyramid.
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Maya cities. Clear-water days.
Choose an archaeological day, a water-focused park or an island excursion. Distances from Cancún are substantial, so give each its own day and compare transport carefully.
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Choose an archaeological day, a water-focused park or an island excursion. Distances from Cancún are substantial, so give each its own day and compare transport carefully.
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Xcaret Park
A full-day park combining water activities, wildlife displays and cultural performances; choose Basic or Plus by the included meal.
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Isla Mujeres Catamaran Day Trip
A scheduled catamaran excursion combining island time, a beach-club buffet and weather-dependent snorkelling.
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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Day Tour
A structured Cancún day trip combining coastal Maya ruins, a cenote stop and time in Playa del Carmen.
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Xel-Há Park
A water-focused park day for snorkelling and river floating; match Light or All-Inclusive admission to the inclusions you want.
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Chichén Itzá
A major Maya archaeological visit, best approached early with enough time to explore beyond the best-known pyramid.
Allow: 2–3 hours onsite; a full day with Cancún travel.
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Xcaret Park
A full-day park combining water activities, wildlife displays and cultural performances; choose Basic or Plus by the included meal.
Allow: A full day; longer if staying for the evening show.
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Isla Mujeres Catamaran Day Trip
A scheduled catamaran excursion combining island time, a beach-club buffet and weather-dependent snorkelling.
Allow: Most of a day, including boarding and transfers.
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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Day Tour
A structured Cancún day trip combining coastal Maya ruins, a cenote stop and time in Playa del Carmen.
Allow: A full day with the confirmed transfers.
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Xel-Há Park
A water-focused park day for snorkelling and river floating; match Light or All-Inclusive admission to the inclusions you want.
Allow: 6–8 hours at the park, plus transport.
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