Activities & experiences

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145 matching experiences

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 120–145

Xcaret Park basic admission

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya · Playa del Carmen & Cozumel

Best for: Families, first-time visitors

Duration: Full day
Transport: Optional paid transport

Official / direct candidateFamily friendly

Planning note: Book 7–21 days ahead

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 165–195

Xcaret Plus admission

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya · Playa del Carmen & Cozumel

Best for: Families wanting all-inclusive day

Duration: Full day
Transport: Optional paid transport

Official / direct candidateFamily friendly

Planning note: Advance purchase discounts common

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 90–130

Xcaret Mexico Espectacular evening show

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya · Playa del Carmen & Cozumel

Best for: Culture, families

Duration: Evening
Transport: Optional paid transport

Official / direct candidateFamily friendlyRainy-day option

Planning note: Can combine with park ticket

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 125–155

Xel-Há all-inclusive natural water park

Akumal / Riviera Maya · Akumal

Best for: Families, snorkeling

Duration: Full day
Transport: Optional paid transport

Official / direct candidateFamily friendly

Planning note: Reserve early in holidays

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 135–165

Xplor adventure park

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya · Playa del Carmen & Cozumel

Best for: Adventure seekers

Duration: Full day
Transport: Optional paid transport

Official / direct candidate

Planning note: Water shoes required

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 115–145

Xplor Fuego night adventure

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya · Playa del Carmen & Cozumel

Best for: Couples, adventure

Duration: 5–6 hrs evening
Transport: Optional paid transport

Official / direct candidate

Planning note: Closed some Sundays

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 85–110

Xenses sensory park

Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya · Playa del Carmen & Cozumel

Best for: Families, social content

Duration: 4–5 hrs
Transport: Optional paid transport

Official / direct candidateFamily friendly

Planning note: Half-day friendly

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 120–155

Xoximilco Mexican dinner cruise

Cancún / Puerto Morelos corridor · Puerto Morelos

Best for: Groups, celebrations

Duration: 3–4 hrs evening
Transport: Optional paid transport

Official / direct candidateRainy-day option

Planning note: Not a quiet dinner

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 135–165

Xenotes four-cenote tour

Puerto Morelos Ruta de los Cenotes · Puerto Morelos

Best for: Adventure, nature

Duration: Full day
Transport: Hotel pickup included from many zones

Official / direct candidate

Planning note: Limited daily capacity

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 165–210

Tulum + Xel-Há combo

Tulum / Akumal · Tulum area

Best for: Families, culture + water

Duration: Full day
Transport: Included from select hotels

Official / direct candidateFamily friendly

Planning note: Long day

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 260–360

Xcaret + Chichén Itzá multi-day combo

Riviera Maya / Valladolid · Valladolid & Chichen Itza

Best for: First-time Yucatán visitors

Duration: 2 separate days
Transport: Included from select hotels

Official / direct candidate

Planning note: Combo discounts possible

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 45–95

Ventura Park admission

Cancún Hotel Zone · Cancun

Best for: Families near Hotel Zone

Duration: Half/full day
Transport: Local transport

Official / direct candidateFamily friendly

Planning note: Check operating days

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Theme & Eco ParksUSD 95–300

Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ show

Vidanta Riviera Maya · Riviera Maya

Best for: Couples, special occasion

Duration: 2–3 hrs evening
Transport: Transfer add-on

Official / direct candidateRainy-day option

Planning note: Book premium seats early

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 49–140

Chichén Itzá guided day tour + cenote + Valladolid

Chichén Itzá / Valladolid · Valladolid & Chichen Itza

Best for: First-time visitors

Duration: 12–14 hrs
Transport: Pickup options from Cancún/Riviera Maya

MarketplaceFamily friendly

Planning note: Verify all mandatory fees

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 75–155

Chichén Itzá early access tour

Chichén Itzá · Valladolid & Chichen Itza

Best for: Photography, heat avoidance

Duration: 10–12 hrs
Transport: Cancún/Riviera Maya pickups

MarketplaceFamily friendly

Planning note: Earliest departures best

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 350–850

Private Chichén Itzá tour

Chichén Itzá / Valladolid · Valladolid & Chichen Itza

Best for: Families, premium travelers

Duration: 10–13 hrs
Transport: Private hotel pickup

MarketplaceFamily friendly

Planning note: Price normally per vehicle/group

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 450–900

Chichén Itzá + Ek Balam + cenote private tour

Valladolid region · Valladolid & Chichen Itza

Best for: History enthusiasts

Duration: 12–14 hrs
Transport: Private pickup

MarketplaceFamily friendly

Planning note: Very long day

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 45–110

Tulum ruins guided tour

Tulum · Tulum area

Best for: History, short excursion

Duration: 2–5 hrs
Transport: Pickup optional

Official / direct candidateFamily friendly

Planning note: Morning avoids heat

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 119–169

Tulum ruins + cenote cavern

Tulum / Riviera Maya · Tulum area

Best for: Culture + nature

Duration: 6–8 hrs
Transport: Hotel pickup from many resorts

Official / direct candidate

Planning note: Closed shoes recommended

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 55–135

Tulum + Cobá + cenote full day

Tulum / Cobá · Tulum area

Best for: Value seekers

Duration: 11–13 hrs
Transport: Pickup available

MarketplaceFamily friendly

Planning note: Confirm bicycle/tricycle inclusion

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 55–130

Cobá ruins guided tour

Cobá · Tulum area

Best for: History, families

Duration: 4–8 hrs
Transport: Pickup optional

Government / referenceFamily friendly

Planning note: Climbing pyramid is prohibited

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 100–190

Ek Balam + cenote + Valladolid tour

Ek Balam / Valladolid · Valladolid & Chichen Itza

Best for: History enthusiasts

Duration: 11–13 hrs
Transport: Pickup from Riviera Maya

MarketplaceFamily friendly

Planning note: Often less crowded than Chichén

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 110–190

Muyil ruins + Sian Ka'an canals

Muyil / Tulum · Tulum area

Best for: Nature + archaeology

Duration: 5–8 hrs
Transport: Tulum pickup optional

Government / reference

Planning note: Biodegradable sunscreen only

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 5–45

El Meco archaeological site visit

Cancún mainland · Cancun

Best for: Budget history

Duration: 1–2 hrs
Transport: Self-arranged

Government / referenceFamily friendly

Planning note: Check opening hours

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 5–40

El Rey archaeological site visit

Cancún Hotel Zone · Cancun

Best for: Quick cultural stop

Duration: 1–2 hrs
Transport: Bus/taxi

Government / referenceFamily friendly

Planning note: Combine with Museo Maya

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 6–20

Museo Maya de Cancún + San Miguelito ruins

Cancún Hotel Zone · Cancun

Best for: Rainy day, families

Duration: 2–3 hrs
Transport: Bus/taxi

Government / referenceFamily friendly

Planning note: Closed Mondays often

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 15–70

San Gervasio Mayan ruins

Cozumel · Playa del Carmen & Cozumel

Best for: Cozumel history

Duration: 2–4 hrs
Transport: Taxi/Jeep tour

Government / referenceFamily friendly

Planning note: Add to island driving tour

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Archaeology & HistoryUp to USD 35

Valladolid historic walking tour

Valladolid Centro · Valladolid & Chichen Itza

Best for: Culture, budget travelers

Duration: 1.5–2.5 hrs
Transport: Meet downtown

MarketplaceFamily friendly

Planning note: Tip-based options

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Archaeology & HistoryUSD 3–25

Convent of San Bernardino de Siena visit

Valladolid · Valladolid & Chichen Itza

Best for: History, photography

Duration: 1–2 hrs
Transport: Self-arranged

MarketplaceFamily friendly

Planning note: Combine with Calzada de los Frailes

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Archaeology & HistoryUp to USD 10

Valladolid video-mapping light show

Valladolid · Valladolid & Chichen Itza

Best for: Families, evening activity

Duration: 30–60 min evening
Transport: Self-arranged

MarketplaceFamily friendlyRainy-day option

Planning note: Confirm weekly schedule locally

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Snorkeling & ReefsUSD 34–55

Puerto Morelos National Reef guided snorkeling

Puerto Morelos · Puerto Morelos

Best for: Families, reef snorkeling

Duration: 2–3 hrs
Transport: Local meeting; hotel transfer add-on

MarketplaceFamily friendly

Planning note: Use reef-safe practices

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Snorkeling & ReefsUSD 55–95

Cancún Underwater Museum MUSA snorkel

Cancún / Isla Mujeres · Isla Mujeres & Contoy

Best for: Art + snorkeling

Duration: 3–4 hrs
Transport: Marina meeting or pickup add-on

Official / direct candidateRainy-day option

Planning note: Visibility varies by weather

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Snorkeling & ReefsUSD 115–180

MUSA discovery scuba dive

Cancún / Isla Mujeres · Isla Mujeres & Contoy

Best for: First-time divers

Duration: 4–5 hrs
Transport: Marina meeting

Official / direct candidate

Planning note: Medical questionnaire required

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Snorkeling & ReefsUSD 95–155

Certified 2-tank MUSA dive

Cancún / Isla Mujeres · Isla Mujeres & Contoy

Best for: Certified divers

Duration: 4–5 hrs
Transport: Marina meeting

Official / direct candidate

Planning note: Certification card required

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Snorkeling & ReefsUSD 45–85

Cancún reef snorkeling boat tour

Cancún Hotel Zone · Cancun

Best for: Short water activity

Duration: 2–3 hrs
Transport: Marina meeting

Official / direct candidate

Planning note: Morning has calmer water

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Snorkeling & ReefsUSD 55–95

Jungle Tour speedboat + snorkeling

Nichupté Lagoon / Punta Nizuc · Regional / varies

Best for: Couples, first-time adventure

Duration: 2–3 hrs
Transport: Hotel Zone marina

Official / direct candidate

Planning note: Driver license may be requested

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