Beaches: All beaches are public property and there are various public accesses along Av. Kukulcán, so feel free to walk along and experience the Caribbean.
• Playa Langosta (at Km 5)
• Playa Tortugas (at Km 6.5)
• Playa Perlas (at Km 2.5)
• Playa Linda (at Km 3.8)
• Playa Marlín (at Km 12.8)
• Playa Delfines (at Km 17.8)
Water Sports: Cancun offers the opportunity to practice almost every water sport in its blue turquoise waters.
Try diving, snorkeling, surfing, sailing, fishing, kayaking, and more; There are several tour operators that offer thisservices, some well known companies are:
• Scuba Cancun: (snorkeling and certified diving; www.scubacancun.com.mx)
• Blue Water Adventures: (snorkeling, jungle tours, sailing, yachts, and transportation to Isla
Mujeres; www.bluewateradventures.com.mx )
• Aqua World: (snorkeling, diving, and jungle tours; www.aquaworld.com.mx)
La Casa de Arte Popular Mexicano: a museum that exhibits an exquisite collection of over 3,400 pieces of popular art from different regions of the country, creating a unique space full of color, forms, textures and more. There is also a store with an outstanding stock of art created by artisans all over México.
Alternative adventures: such as ecotourism and extreme activities are also available in Cancún.
• Alltournative: (ecotourism, jungle crossing, cenotes and Coba Mayan ruins;
www.alltournative.com)
• Selvática: (extreme journeys, rappel, biking and snorkeling; www.selvatica.com.mx)
Plaza de Toros: If you want to experience a bullfight, don´t miss every Wednesday at 3:30pm the traditional ceremony.
Night Life: Cancun is a unique experience; along Av. Kukulcan you will find bars and discos with outrageous ambience.
Xcaret: Is an eco theme park dedicated to the Mayan Culture. Offers natural beauties such as cenotes, underground rivers, lagoons, aquarium, archeological sites, pools, beaches and more plus a wide variety of activities and spectacles such as snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, scuba diving and kayaking. (Located 6 Km south of Playa del Carmen and transportation leaves to Xcaret next to the ferry dock exit. www.xcaret.com)
Xel-Ha: a water theme park that offers water and adventure activities, natural and ecological attractions, aquarium, turtle camp and dolphins.
(Located 13 Km from Tulum; www.xel-ha.com)
Isla Mujeres: A beautiful island full of peaceful beaches, enjoy Isla Mujeres by walking or riding a motorcycle/bike. To reach the island take a ferry that leaves from Gran Puerto or Puerto Juaréz.
Cozumel: The calm tropical diving paradise, a gorgeous island with stunning coral formations and colorful reefs. Don't miss its majestic sight and blue crystalline water. To reach the island, take a ferry from Playa del Carmen. |