Name:Xcaret Park
Address:Carretera Chetúmal-Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Related Site:http://www.xcaret.com.mx/
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Cancún : The Perfect Balance of Pristine Beaches and Electrifying Nightlife
Cancun, the pearl of Mexico and jewel of the Caribbean, bestowed with soft white beaches and crystal-clear intense blue waters is a paradise ripe with Mayan culture and an exceptional nightlife scene.
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Cancún : The Perfect Balance of Pristine Beaches and Electrifying Nightlife
1. Xcaret Park
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Xcaret is an eco park in Cancun which takes advantage of the expansive wonders of nature and history in the area. The park offers underground rivers and jungle trails to adventure along with a host of cultural activities based on the ancient Mayans that once roamed the vicinity. For the animals lovers, the park is filled with plenty of creatures scattered around and houses am aquarium, a huge open bird aviary, a bat cave, butterfly pavilion and monkey island. Xcaret is located just off the Caribbean coast and offers beautiful beaches and seaside scenery that Cancun is well-known for.
2. Cancún Underwater Museum
One of the most unique museums in the world, Cancun Underwater Museum is famous for being... Well, underwater. Visitors can choose to either scuba dive and snorkel down to the bottom or view the museum from a glass bottomed boat if you have reservations about getting wet. Of course for the full experience it's best dive down and get as close as possible. The museum has three different galleries submerged a few meters underwater full of sculptures and structures.
Name:Cancún Underwater Museum
Address:Cerrada Las Golondrinas 24, Alfredo Bonfil, 77560 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Related Site:http://musamexico.org/
3. Museo Maya de Cancún
With Cancun being a significant site for Mayan culture, the Maya Museum is the perfect way to find out more about the Mayan civilization and archaeology of the area. The museum houses several important collections of Mayan historical artifacts along with an archaeological site with various structures built by the Mayans such as an eight-meter-high pyramid.
Name:Museo Maya de Cancún
Address:Boulevard Kukulcan km 16.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Related Site:http://www.inah.gob.mx/es/red-de-museos/313-museo-maya-de-cancun
4. Cancun Wax Museum
An entertaining respite from lounging on beaches and sipping piña coladas, the Cancun Wax Museum is a great way to spend a few hours posing with lifelike models of historical figures and celebrities. The wax sculptures themselves are incredibly realistic and the museum does a great job of providing different scenarios and scenes perfect for taking a selfie with.
Name:Cancun Wax Museum
Address:Blvd. Kukulcan, La Isla, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Related Site:http://www.cancunwaxmuseum.com/en/
5. Interactive Aquarium
An unrivaled attraction for those wanting to witness the local marine life in of the area, the Interactive Aquarium of Cancun features a huge variety of sea creatures allowing visitors to get up close and personal. Along with various interactive shows performed each day, guests can swim with dolphins, touch stingrays and feed turtles as well.
Name:Interactive Aquarium
Address:Blvd. Kukulcan Km 12.5, La Isla, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Related Site:https://interactive-aquarium-cancun.business.site/
6. Playa Delfines
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A perfect example of Cancun's pristine, picturesque beaches, Playa Delifines or Dolphin Beach is a great way to relax and soak up the Caribbean sun in this gorgeous popular resort area. Although there are no buildings or cafes around the beach, the free-to-use palapas offer a welcome respite from the relentless heat.
Name:Playa Delfines
Address:Blvd. Kukulcan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
7. Parque Urbano Kabah
An urban park in the midst of Cancun city, Parque Urbano Kabah is a hidden gem teeming with nature and wildlife. This rain-forest-like respite contains a huge variety of flora and animals along with a museum showcasing the history and development of the area.
Name:Parque Urbano Kabah
Address:Av. Nichupté 13, Benito Juárez, 77534 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Related Site : http://parquekabah.blogspot.com/?m=1
8. Torre Escenica Xcaret
The Torre Escenica Xcaret offers breathtaking views across the neighboring jungle scenery and over the Caribbean. Visitors enter the 360 viewing platform and are whisked up to the top where it rotates slowly to give you a view of the surrounding landscape.
Name:Torre Escenica Xcaret
Address: Torre Escénica Cancun, Blvd. Kukulkan,, Blvd. Kukulkan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Related Site:https://www.xcaret.com/es/atracciones/torre-escenica/
9. Ventura Park Cancun
Ventura Park is a perfect option for families with kids, or even just adults (we won't judge!). This waterpark is full of aqua-based attractions, waterslides and other attractions including the chance to swim and interact with dolphins,
Name:Ventura Park Cancun
Address:Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 25, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Related Site:http://www.venturapark.com/
10. Mercado 23
Cancun's first public market, Mercado 23 sells a huge range of different authentic locally-made products and culinary delights. Come here for a taste of the local Mexican culture and to buy authentic souvenirs made by local craftsmen and businesses. If you're visiting to snack on some delicious Mexican fare, make sure to visit in the morning when all the food is made fresh to be sold throughout the rest of the day.
Name:Mercado 23
Address:Ciricote 15, 23, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
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This Caribbean paradise is the perfect way to spend a week or two lounging around soaking up the Mexican rays. As one of the most popular resorts in the world, it offers an electrifying nightlife and party scene at the foot of an area rooted deep in history and traditional Mayan culture.
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