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Highlights
Chichen Itza

If you only make it to one of the Yucatan's many archeological sites, Chichen Itza is on the top of the must see list. Featuring the legendary Temple of Kukulkan, with stairways on all four sides is a core attraction to this site. The site contains many other features in varying stages of preservation; temples, palaces, stages, ball courts, markets, and baths.

Cozumel

Famous all over the world for its coral reefs, there are plenty of water sports such as diving, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more. There are over 100 restaurants on the island and many hotels. Cozumel's undeveloped territory is covered by jungle and swampy lagoons.

Isla Mujeres

Once a sacred area dedicated to the worship of the Mayan moon goddess, this area is now popular for tourism. Accessed by ferryboat, visitors often come for the fresh seafood and the Maya cuisine. Activities include boat tours, snorkeling, scuba diving, and interactions with the local population of sea turtles.

Playa Chemuyil

This secluded spot is perfect for those who wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of tourist activities. Beautiful white sand beach, crystal clear waters and hiking trails along the coast that offers magnificent views. The snorkeling conditions are excellent here due to the protection of an offshore reef. Expect to pay a small charge when visiting this special area but it is well worth every penny.

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is the center of the Riviera Maya corridor, which runs from south of Cancun to Tulum. Playa is a stop for several cruise ships which dock at the nearby Calica quarry docks, about six miles south of the city. Tourist activity in Playa del Carmen centers on Quinta Avenida, or Fifth Avenue, a pedestrian walkway which is lined with boutique hotels, shops, bars, and restaurants.

Puerto Morelos

Here, the new age tourist can experience Reiki and Energy Balancing Massages, Meditation, Yoga, and special workshops. You will hear English, Dutch, French, German, Swiss, Italian, Mayan, and of course Spanish spoken at one time or another. Puerto Morelos has a wide variety of guest houses, bed and breakfast facilities, condominiums, and hotels.

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

A natural reserve that encompasses over a million acres including wetlands, tropical forests, and marine systems. This area offers amazing and informative tours while focusing on low impact tourism.

Tulum Ruins

A visit to Tulum is a must see activity for any Cancun visitor. The Tulum area is the site of a magnificent ancient Mayan City. Many of the original structures, sculptures, and artwork can still be seen today in this wonderfully preserved representation of Mexico's rich cultural history. Noteworthy attractions include Limestone temples, the Castillo (the ruins' largest structure), and the ancient port of Tulum Cove.

Xcaret

This Mayan civilization archaeological site has been protected as an ecological park to maintain the original ruins and structures as long as possible. Xcaret park is a popular choice for tourists seeking the various attractions available in and around the area, as well as, locals who use this area for festivals and events.

Xel Ha

This once sacred place is where many ancient Mayans would go to worship gods of the Earth and Nature. Snorkeling is a main activity due to the calm, warm waters, and the abundant sea life. After snorkeling and swimming, walk along the paths through the mangrove forests or take a trip along the underground river.

 
 
Transportation
 
Top Ten Lists
Top Ten Activities With Kids

Wet 'n Wild Water Park - Blvd Kukulcan Km 25

Crococun Crocodile Park -  Carretera Cancún-Tulum Km 31

Aquarium at La Isla Shopping Center - Blvd Kukulcan Km 12.5

Nizuc Park - Blvd Kukulcan Km 25

Rancho Loma Bonita - Carretera Cancun-Tulum Km 42.5, Loma Bonita

Isla Mujeres Turtle Farm - Hwy Sac Bajo, Km 4, Carretera a Garrafón

Embarcadero Tower - Blvd Kukulcan Km 4

Isla Mujeres Day Tour

Forum by the Sea - Blvd Kukulcan Km 9

Ruins el Rey - Blvd Kukulcan Km 17

Top Ten Bars/Clubs/Pubs

Coco Bongo Show and Disco - Blvd Kukulcan Km 9

Senor Frogs - Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5

Slices - Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5

Dady'O - Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5

The City - Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5

Carlos n' Charlie's - Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5

Fat Tuesday - Blvd Kukulcan Km 6.5

Hard Rock Cafe - Forum By the Sea Mall, Blvd Kukulcan Km 9

La Taberna - Ave Yaxchilan No 23-A

Pat O'Briens - Blvd Kukulcan Km 9

Top Ten Beaches

Playa Las Perlas - Blvd Kukulcan Km 2.5

Playa Langosta - Blvd Kukulcan Km 5

Playa Linda - Blvd Kukulcan Km 4

Playa Tortugas - Km 6.5

Playa Caracol - Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5

Playa Ballenas - Blvd Kukulcan Km 14.5

Punta Nizuc Beach - Km 21 in the Hotel Zone

San Miguelito Beach - Km 16.5

Playa Chac Mool - Blvd Kukulcan Km 10
Playa Juventud - Blvd Kukulcan Km 3
Top Ten Day Trips

Isla Mujeres - A small island located 25 miles from Cancun

Cozumel - A small beach town located 60 miles south of Cancun

Playa Del Carmen - Small beach town located 42 miles south of Cancun

Xcaret - An ecopark located 45 miles south of Cancun

Xel Ha - An ecopark located 76 miles south of Cancun

Tulum - Mayan runins located 80 miles south of Cancun 

Coba - An ancient Mayan city located 20 miles west of Cancun

Chichen Itza - A ruins site located 117 miles west of Cancun

Yucatan - A state in Mexico located approximately 12 miles west of Cancun

Akumal - A small beach town located 59 miles south of Cancun

Top Ten Places to See

Downtown Cancun - Quintana Roo

Aktun-Chen Caves - Quintana Roo

Ek-Balam Archaeological Site - Highway 295 to Tizimin

Riviera Maya - Yucatan Peninsula

Ruins el Rey - Kukulkan Blvd Km 17

Plaza de Toros - Avenida Bonampak, cross street Calle Sayil, Downtown

Balankanche Caves - Highway 180

Campeche - On the shore of the Gulf of Mexico
Merida - Yucatan
Cenote Dzitnup - 4.3 miles southeast of Valladolid
Top Ten Tours

Snorekling Adventure

ATV & Speed Boat Tour

Captain Hook Tour

Swim With the Dolphins Tour

Xcaret Plus Tour

Cozumel Reef Tour

Chichen Itza Tour

Coba – Cenotes Tour

Isla Mujeres Tour

Tulum & Xel-Ha Tour
Top Ten (continued)
Top Ten Romantic

Lobster Dinner Cruise on the 'Columbus'

Spend the evening on Fifth Avenue in the Riviera Maya

Enjoy jazz music by candlelight at Roots Jazz Club

Horseback Riding at Loma Bonita Ranch

Spend a day at Isla Contoy; a National Park on a small island in Quintana Roo

Enjoy a day of pampering at the Moon Spa & Golf Club

Go snorkeling in Playa del Carmen

Drink pina coladas on the beach at the Coco Beach Club

Take a twilight tour of the Mayan village in Xcaret

Rest, relax, and surf in Tulum

Top Ten Shows/Entertainment

Teatro de Cancún - Blvd Kukulcan Km 4

Captain Hook Pirate Ship Dinner Cruise - Playa Langosta Dock Km 4

Ballet Folklorico de Cancun - El Embarcadero Pier

Caribbean Carnaval Dinner Cruise - Playa Tortuga at Blvd Kukulcan Km 6

Bullfighting at Plaza de Toros - Avenida Bonampak, cross street Calle Sayil, Downtown

Casa de Cultura Art Center - Av. Yaxchilán, Sm 21 Down Town

Dady Rock - Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5

La Boom - Blvd Kukulcan Km 3.5

Over 30 Club - Blvd Kukulcan Km 10.3

AquaWorld Cancun Queen Dinner Cruise - AquaWorld Marina in the Cancun Hotel Zone Km 15.2

Top Ten Golf Courses

Hilton Cancun Golf Course - Blvd Kukulcan Km 17, Green Fee

El Camaleon - Ctra Federal Cancun-Playa del Carmen Km 298, Green Fee

Moon Spa & Golf Club - Hwy Chetumal-Cancun, Km 340, Green Fee

Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club - Highway Cancun-Chetumal Km 309, Riviera Maya, Green Fee

Melia Cancun Golf Club - Gran Melia Cancun Beach & Spa Resort, Km 16.5, Green Fee

Puerto Aventuras - Km 269.5 Chetumal-Cancun Federal Hwy, Puerto Aventuras, Green Fee

Playa Paraiso Golf Club - Carretera Chetumal-Cancún Km 309, Playa Paraíso, Green Fee

Pok-ta-pok - Blvd Kukulcan Km 7.5, Green Fee

Playacar Golf Club - Paseo Xaman-Ha, s/n Mz. 26 lote 1,
Fraccionamiento Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Green Fee

Oasis Cancun Golf Club - Cancun Hotel Zone Km 16.5,Green Fee

 
 
Restaurants
Luxury
Puerto Madero
Blvd Kukulcan Km 14
(998) 885-2825
Offers prime beef cuts, pasta and grilled fish.
Aioli
Le Meridien Cancun Resort & Spa, Retorno del Rey Km 14
(998) 881-2200
Serving Mediterranean gourmet specialties.
Club Grill
36 Bulevar Kukulkan Km 13.5
(998) 881-0808
Reservations required for this restaurant.
Gustino
JW Marriott Resort, Blvd Kukulcan, Km 14.5, Lote 40-A
(998) 848-9600
Signature restaurant in the JW Marriot.
Paloma Bonita
In the Hotel Dreams
(998) 848-7000
Serves gourmet Mexican prix-fixe dinners.
Limoncello
Blvd Kukulcan Km 10.5
(998) 883-1433
Italian food and wines keep locals coming back.
Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar
Blvd Kukulcan Km 14.2 No 1
(998) 840-6551
High-end steak house with an elegant dining room.
Hacienda Sisal Mexican Grill
Blvd Kukulcan Km 13.5
(998) 848-8220
Mexican dishes, fresh seafood and steak.
La Palapa Belga
Calle Quietzal No 13, Imperial Laguna Hotel
(998) 883-5454
Delicious international and local specialties.
Blue Bayou
Hyatt Cancun, Blvd Kukulcan Km 10.5
(998) 848-7800
The first Cajun cuisine restaurant in Mexico.
Value
El Patio Bistro
Ave. Bonampak 51, SM 2A Corner of Cereza
998-884 35 00
A family atmosphere with mexican plates.
Chokos & Tere
Blvd Kukulkan Km 9
(998) 883-1156
Serving tourists in Cancun for over 30 years.
La Destileria
Blvd Kukulkan Km 12.65
(998) 885-1086
A tequila-inspired menu with over 150 brands of tequila.
Muelle 28
Ave Xel-Ha SM 28 Mz 11 Lotes 1 al 3
(998) 884-7601
Offers fish filets, lobster, and shrimp.
Fat Tuesday
Blvd Kukulcan Km 6.5
(998) 849-7201
Funky restaurant and bar on the beach.
Taco Factory
Blvd Kukulkan Km 9.5
(998) 883-1651
Homemade tacos and spicy green salsa!
Xtabentun
Blvd Kulkulcan Km 9.5
(998) 883-4697
The place to find locals eating tacos late night!
Mocambo
Hotel Zone, Blvd Kukulkan Km 8.5
(998) 884-8193
Variety of Mexican cuisine and seafood.
El Correo Espanol
Blvd Kukulcan Km 4
(998) 849-7114
Popular with locals and tourists.
Johnny Rockets
Plaza Forum By the Sea, Blvd Kukulcan Km 9
(998) 883-5880
Great hamburgers, milk shakes, and fries!
Local Favorites
Senor Frogs
Blvd Kukulcan, Km 9.5
(998) 883-1092
A restaurant by day and bar by night!
Hard Rock Cafe
Blvd Kukulcan Lotes 10&10-C, Centro Comercial "Forum by the Sea" local A-20
(998) 881-8120
Great food, service and views of the ocean.
Thai
La Isla Shopping Center, B-4
(998) 144-0364
Classic Thai specialties such as spicy chicken.
La Habichuela
Ave Margaritas No 25, Sm 22
(998) 884-3158
A local favorite serving fine Mexican dishes!
Bubba Gump's
Flamingo Plaza, Blvd Kukulcan Km 11.5
(998) 883-4198
Delicious shrimp dishes!
Mocambo
Hotel Zone, Blvd Kukulkan Km 8.5
(998) 884-8193
Menu includes prime dishes at a reasonable price.
Iguana Wana
Blvd Kukulcan Km 9.5
(998) 883-0829
Inexpensive breakfast buffet and kids menu.
Club Sandwich Cafe
Ave Tulum No 9, Esquina con Azucenas
(998) 884-5762
Variety of Canadian salads, soups, and pastas.
El Shrimp Bucket
Blvd Kukulkan Km 5.5
(998) 849-7338
Shrimp, shrimp and more shrimp!
Lorenzillo's
Blvd Kukulcan Km 10.5
(998) 883-1254
Select dinner out of the giant lobster tank.
Restaurants (continued)
Mexican
La Parilla
Ave Yaxchilan No 51
(998) 884-5398
A favorite among locals for over thirty years!
La Casa de las Margaritas
Blvd Kukulkan Km 12, Loc. E-17
(998) 883-3222
Outstanding Mexican cuisine!
La Placita
Blvd Kukulcan Km 13.5
(998) 885-0626
Mexican dishes and views of Nichupte lagoon.
Pericos
Ave Yaxchilan No 61
(998) 884-3152
Traditional Mexican meals and a show!
Labna
Margaritas 29, Near Parque Las Palapas
(998) 884-3158
Yucatecan cuisine such as sublime lime soup, poc chuc, and chicken or pork pibil.
Paloma Bonita
In the Hotel Dreams
(998) 848-7000
Serves dishes representing 3 States of Mexico.
La Taberna
Ave Yaxchilan No 23-A
(998) 887-5423
Mexican-American cuisine at reasonable prices.
Bisquets de Obregon
Nader Avenue 9, Centro Comercial Forum by the Sea
(998) 887-6876
Voted the best enchiladas around!
El Cejas
Mercado Veintiocho, Locales 90-100, Sm 26
(998) 887-1080
Real flavor and authentic Mexican atmosphere.
La Joya
In the Fiesta Americana Grand Beach
(998) 881-3200
A fine restaurant serving Mexican cuisine.
Steak & Seafood
La Dolce Vita
Paseo Kukulcan Km 14.6
(998) 885-0161
A long standing local favorite!
La Mesa del Pescador
Plaza Kukulcan
(998) 885-0505
Great Mexican dishes and fun atmosphere.
Puerto Madero
Blvd Kukulcan Km 14
(998) 885-2825
One of the best places for a steak in Cancun!
Carrillo's Lobster House
Claveles 35, Downtown
(998) 884-1227
Formal restaurant with mariachi music.
La Capilla Argentina Steakhouse
Blvd Kukulcan Km 14.5, Retorno Chac L-41
(998) 881-2000
Latin American cuisine with fusion influence.
Simply Seafood
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, Blvd Kukulcan Km 14.5, Lote 40-A
(998) 848-9600
Seafood dishes prepared Caribbean style.
Outback Steakhouse Cancun
Blvd Kukulcan Km 11.5
(998) 883-3350
"The Best Outback Steakhouse" 1999 to 2003.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Blvd Kukulcan Km 13
(998) 885-3201
Serves the best steak in Cancun!
Crab House Cancun
Blvd Kukulcan Km 15
(998) 193-0350
First class service and famous crab dishes!
Captain's Cove
Paseo Kukulcan Km 17
(998) 885-0016
Serving great seafood and Mexican dishes!
Multi-Cultural
Casa Ronaldi's
Blvd Kukulcan Km 8.5
(998) 883-1817
Swiss-Italian fusion cuisine.
100% Natural
Avenida Yaxchilan s/n Centro
(998) 884-3617
Serving a wide selection of vegetarian items.
Casa Maguey
Kukulkan Plaza, Blvd Kukulcan Km 13.5
(998) 287-8224
Fine Mexican menu and mariachi music.
La Madonna
Blvd Kukulcan Km 12.5, Local B-4
(998) 883-2222
Offering Swiss and Italian cuisine.
Mikado
Blvd Kukulcan Km 21, Retorno Chac L-41
(998) 881-2000
Unique blend of Japanese and Thai cuisine.
Prosciutto's Restaurant
Blvd Kukulcan Km 12
(998) 885-1160
Variety of authentic Italian cuisine and wines.
Rainforest Cafe
Blvd de Kukulcan Km 9
(998) 881-8130
Great atmosphere for children!
El Tacolote
Avenida Coba 19, Sm 22
(998) 887-3045
Great Mexican food at an even better price.
El Cambalache
Blvd Kukulcan Km 9
(998) 883-0902
Argentinian steak house.
Hooters
Boulevard Kukulcan Km 9
(998) 883-0396
Variety of hamburgers, seafood and wings.
 
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Tulum and Xel Ha truly amazing ruins only a few kilometers away from Cancun

Tulum & Xel-Ha

Explore the ruins of Mayan cities and leap into the life aquatic as you walk amidst the colorful fishes in a natural aquarium at Xel-Ha Ecological Park.

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Maps
Cancun Mexico
Cancun, Mexico
 
Maps (continued)
Hotel Row Cancun Isla Mujeres
Hotel Row Cancun Isla Mujeres