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Top Cancun Attractions
The first time you visit Cancun, or any new destination,
the question asked isn’t usually what attractions should be
scene but what attraction to see first, what to expect, how to get
there, and how much time is needed. We’ve provided tips, advice,
and other information about the top tourist attractions in Cancun
to help with your itinerary planning.
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Ruinas del Rey
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Blvd. Kukulcán Km. 17, Hotel Zone. |
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$4 |
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily |
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(998) 883-2080 |
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Just across the street from the beautiful Playa Delfines next to the Hilton
Hotel Golf Course, the King’s Ruins offer a great adventure
in the Hotel Zone. These ruins of a Mayan city date back to the
3rd and 2nd century BC and are home to several buildings including
a pyramid with a platform on top that was linked to astrological
practices. Visit during the day or enjoy the on-site dinner show.
This is a particularly good option if you don’t have the time
to spend a day or two visiting Mayan sites around Cancun, but you
would like to get an idea of the Mayan ruins.
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Yamil Lu’um
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Blvd. Kukulcán Km. 12, Hotel Zone |
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The smallest of the Mayan ruins in Cancun, these two structures, probably a
temple and a lighthouse, date back to the 13th century. These ruins
are conveniently located in the Hotel Zone, adjacent to the Sheraton
Hotel.
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Museo de Arte Popular
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Blvd. Kukulán, Km. 4, Hotel Zone |
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$10 adults, $5 children |
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Daily |
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(998) 849-4848 |
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If you get tired of playing in the sand and want to explore the
city, this is a great place to start to learn about Mexican traditions.
This Folk Art museum displays original work by some of the country’s
finest artisans on the second floor of El Embarcadero marina. There
are excellent displays of masks, toys, gourd art, nativity scenes,
and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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Snorkeling and
Scuba Diving
Barracuda Marina offers a Wave Runner jungle tour and equipment rentals at
Blvd. Kukulcán Km. 14, Hotel Zone. Telephone: (998) 885-3444.
Scuba Cancún offers diving trips and scuba courses. Blvd.
Kukulcán Km. 5, Hotel Zone. Telephone: (988) 884-7508. Isla
Mujeres, just 40 minutes from Cancún by ferry, also offers
wonderful snorkeling in a calm, less crowded setting. In Isla Mujeres,
stop by Garrafon Natural Park, where you can scuba and snorkel,
or enjoy kayaking and bungee jumping and get a close look at some
sharks in a safe environment. Garrafon-Punta Sur Km. 6, Isla Mujeres.
Telephone: (998) 984-9422. Website: http://www.garrafon.com Also
about an hour from Cancun, enjoy the unique experience of swimming
with dolphins at Vida Delphi where you can swim with dolphins by
the hour.
More Information
 www.viadelphi.com
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Chichen Itza
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203 km west of Cancún |
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$9 |
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily |
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2 hours outside of Cancun, some describe this archeological city
as the greatest archeological site in all of Mexico. The city was
the most important Mayan city in the region. It was founded around
400 AD and flourished between 800 and 1200 AD. The construction
style changed over time, combining influences of different Mayan
groups and cultures known through trade. The city is approximately
2 and ½ square miles and tours may take 2 or 3 hours.
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Cancun Travel Guides
Frommer's Cancun
Lonely Planet Cancun
Let's Go Cancun
Fodors Cancun
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