4 Days in Cancun Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Cancun Underwater Museum

Opening Hours: 9:00-16:00

Ticket Price: 30 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Blvd. Kukulcan km 13, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancun, Q.R.

Opened in late 2009, the Cancun Underwater Museum is the first underwater museum in the world. It is possible to dive here, and underwater, you can see more than 400 sculptures, corals and various fishes that Jason Taylor has dived at various depths and locations.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Federal Highway, Cancun - Chetumal Km 230, 307, 77780 Tulum, Q.R..

Federal Highway, Cancun - Chetumal Km 230, 307, 77780 Tulum, Q.R.

Opening Hours: 8:00–17:00

Ticket Price: 70 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Carretera Federal 307 Cancún - Chetumal Km 230, 77780 Tulum, QR

Located in the Caribbean Sea about 130 kilometers away from Cancun, it is a relatively prosperous religious urban relic at the end of the Mayan culture in the 14th century. It is surrounded by stone walls up to 3.3 meters high. The buildings in the ancient city are all made of stone and carved with patterns. It is said that this is a relatively well-preserved ancient city of the Mayan and Toltec people in Mexico so far.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Love Cancun, we visit almost every year ! I love going to their cultural tours! They make a cultural tour so fun and entertaining !

Trip.com User: great place

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hyatt Zilara Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hyatt Zilara Cancun - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Property Location
With a stay at Hyatt Zilara Cancun - All Inclusive in Cancun (Hotel Zone), you'll be convenient to La Isla Shopping Mall and Acuario Interactivo. This resort is within close proximity of Yamil Lu'um Archaeological Zone and Museo Sensorial del Tequila.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.

Dining
This resort is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy a meal at one of the resort's dining establishments, which include 6 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from a swim-up bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Free valet parking is available onsite.

Day 2 | Morning

Museo Maya de Cancun

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 70 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Blvd. Kukulcan km 16.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

The Mayan Museum of Cancun is one of the museums worth visiting in Cancun. It systematically introduces the history and characteristics of Mayan culture, as well as many interactive experience projects.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Museo Maya de Cancun, don’t forget pay a visit to Xel-Ha Park.

Xel-Ha Park

Opening Hours: It is open from 8:30-17:30 throughout the year and extended to 18:30 in summer.

Ticket Price: 1994 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Chetumal Road Puerto Juarez Km 240, premises 1 & 2, module B, 77780 Q.R.

Xelha Water Park is a snorkeling-themed nature park whose name means "Wherethewatersareborn". It is located at the place where the freshwater underground river flows into the sea, so it is known as the world's largest natural aquarium with a wide variety of fish. Besides snorkeling, there are other activities such as rafting, rope walking and dolphin swimming.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Kaylee_Traveler: You can enjoy water play with natural water parks. There are various activities, so you can enjoy men and women.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Xel-Ha Park? JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa is one of your top choices.

JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa

Nestled along the beach in the middle of Cancun's hotel zone, this luxurious AAA Five Diamond Award winner hotel offers comfortable accommodations and relaxing spa services just steps from the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.JW Marriott boasts an exclusive Mayan-inspired spa that offers spiritual revitalization for body and mind. After a day at the beach, feel pampered with a massage, facial or other spa treatment.Guestrooms at Marriott Cancun are furnished with 32-inch flat-panel LCD TVs and lavish bedding. Take in the view of Cancun's white sand beaches and the Caribbean's sparkling water from the room's private balcony.
　　Enjoy Italian and Mediterranean dishes at Gustino Italian Grill. Simply Sea Food features a wonderful selection of sea-inspired dishes. For casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, visit the Gourmet Deli. Poolside and beachfront service is also available for lunch.

Day 3 | Morning

Cancun Wax Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: 300 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: La Isla Shopping Village Kukulcan Avenue, La Isla, Hotel Zone, 77500 Cancún, QR

The Cancun Wax Museum has more than 100 wax figures of celebrities, including Queen Elizabeth, Elvis, etc. The wax figures, including backgrounds and details, are lifelike and reproduce many historical scenes.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Cancun Wax Museum, you can head to Museo INAH, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Museo INAH

Ticket Price: 580 MXN

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Blvd Kukulcán Km 9.5 Northern Blvd Kukulcán

The research museum is located south of the convention center in the hotel area, and the museum exhibits the deformed skull shape, which according to experts, was deliberately created due to the aesthetic awareness of the child's parents. The museum also displays a variety of jewelry and exquisite handicrafts.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, The Tower by Temptation Cancun Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

The Tower by Temptation Cancun Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Property Location With a stay at Temptation Cancun Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only in Cancun (Hotel Zone), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of La Isla Shopping Mall and Las Perlas Beach. This 4.5-star resort is 9 mi (14.6 km) from El Rey Ruins and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Delfines Beach. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 426 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and minibars, as well as phones with free local calls. Amenities Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Dining This resort is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Grab a bite at Romanza, one of the resort's 7 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/café. Wind down with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.

Day 4 | Morning

Cancun Beach

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Quintana Roo Cancun Mexico City

Cancun Beach is located in Cancun, a well-known international tourist destination in Mexico, located in the northern part of the Caribbean Sea and the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. There is a 20-kilometer-long white sand beach on the coast of Cancun. The sand is very fine and soft. This beach is one of the top ten famous beaches in the world.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Caribbean Beach Cancun Hotel Zone is the best. Can't be caught in the photo

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Cancun Beach, don’t forget pay a visit to Cozumel Island.

Cozumel Island

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: An island in the Caribbean near the Yucatan Peninsula

Located just south of Cancun, the island has become a popular holiday destination and is known as a Caribbean diving paradise. There are Mayan ruins in the interior of the island and the East China Sea, surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches, where you can fully enjoy the sunshine and wonderful coast of the Caribbean Sea.

Reviews from Real Guests:

inggit noviana: Cozumel (from the Maya for swallow island; modern Mayan: kùutsmil) is an island in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of the eastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. This island is off the coast of the city of Playa del Carmen and adjacent to the South of the Yucatan. Cozumel is a municipality of 8 municipalities (municipios) in the state of Quintana Roo. The island was designated as a national park in 1996. Calm beaches and clear seas make Cozumel a top destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. The main town on the island is called San Miguel de Cozumel.

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