Things to Do in Cancun This Summer
After the peak seasons of winter and spring break, summertime in Cancun is hot (and can be rainy) but a bit less crowded, and there are plenty of ways to beat the heat. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy this Mexican hot spot in the summer.
- See the oceans’ biggest fish in the wild on a tour to swim with whale sharks.
- Cool off in the shaded underground waters of a cenote.
- Fly through the air on a zipline tour through the lush jungle.
- Enjoy the wind on your face on a sailing tour to Isla Mujeres.
- Discover coral reefs and sunken shipwrecks on a snorkeling adventure.
- Explore underground rivers and swim in lagoons at Xcaret eco-archaeological park or Xplore adventure park on the Maya Riviera coast.
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Reef and Shipwreck Snorkeling Tour in Cancun
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Explore some of Cancun's most stunning underwater worlds during this shipwreck swim and snorkel tour. Paddle through tropical fish, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and giant sea turtles over the course of the day. This small-group excursion that ensures personalized attention and service and includes round-trip transportation from your Cancun hotel.
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ATV, Ziplines and Cenote Tour at Extreme Adventure Eco Park Cancun
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Combine a jungle zipline course, off-road ATV experience, and a cenote swim on a small-group adventure tour from Cancun to Extreme Adventure Eco Park. Take on a fun, family-friendly challenge in a scenic destination, with round-trip hotel transfer, refreshments, and all activities included.
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Priority Access: Xcaret Day Trip with Transportation
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Escape for the day to Xcaret, Mexico's ecological and archeology park located in Riviera Maya. On this full-day trip from Cancun to Xcaret, swim in a lagoon, snorkel in the clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, and discover a network of subterranean rivers. Watch for monkeys, birdlife, and butterflies as you stroll through the jungle at Xcaret and take tours of the ancient Mayan archaeological sites. After the sun sets, enjoy folkloric entertainment that highlights the ancient Mayan culture around Cancun, Mexico. This Xcaret outing includes pickup and drop-off at most hotels in Cancun.
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Half-Day Sailing Trip to Isla Mujeres from Cancun
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Get door to door service and a chance to snorkel in the Mexican Caribbean during this 4.5-hour boat excursion from Cancun. Relax on board the comfortable boat and enjoy included refreshments, then go ashore in Isla Mujeres to check it out. Pickup and drop-off from Cancun hotels is included.
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$69.99
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Priority Access: Xplor Adventure Park with Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
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Satisfy an appetite for adventure on a full-day tour of the exhilarating Xplor Adventure Park from Cancun. Splash into the cool water of subterranean rivers; paddle through atmospheric caves filled with stalactites; glide over the jungle canopy on a high-velocity zip line; and drive an amphibious vehicle on exciting off-road trails. Feast upon an all-you-can-eat buffet of flavorsome and fulfilling dishes while sipping refreshing beverages from an open bar. On this all-inclusive tour, hotel transport, entrance fees and lunch are all completely covered.
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Small-Group Eco Friendly: Whale Sharks tour in Cancun & Riviera Maya
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Snorkel with Mexican whale sharks on a full-day group snorkeling tour off the Yucatan Coast from Playa del Carmen. Under the direction of an expert guide, swim with the world’s largest fish while looking out for dolphins, manta rays, and turtles. Immerse yourself in the marine magnificence of Mexico’s waters on this spectacular small-group adventure.
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