{"id":4089,"date":"2018-08-02T16:05:08","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T16:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/fun-day-trips-cancun-holiday\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T10:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:26:58","slug":"fun-day-trips-cancun-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/fun-day-trips-cancun-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Day Trips to Take on Your Canc\u00fan Holiday","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2013 This post was written by Becky Wicks \u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not all sombreros and tacos on a holiday to Mexico. If you\u2019re staying in Canc\u00fan there are lots of day trips to get you out of the souvenir shops and busy beachfront cafes! From Mayan ruins to underground museums, to living your childhood dream of swimming with a dolphin, here are the best day trips from Canc\u00fan – and you can book them all with Tiqets.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world\u2019s only underwater museum: Punta Nizuc<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When in Mexico you might want to put this weird and wacky underwater museum on your list.  MUSA (Museo Subacu\u00e1tico de Arte) was dreamed up by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor in 2009 and gives you the chance to snorkel around 30 incredible underwater sculptures, from life-sized humans to dinner tables and cars. All have been constructed using special materials designed to boost coral life, and a visit here will give you plenty to talk about for days. Get there by glass-bottomed boat and be wowed by the only museum of its kind in the world!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your tickets for the Underwater Museum Punta Nizuc: Snorkeling + Glass-Bottomed Boat<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See a wonder of the world at Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As one of the Mayan’s biggest cities, and a sacred site of worship before the fateful Spanish invasion, Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/a> is one of the most important historical sites in Mexico and a UNESCO World Heritage Site you\u2019ll be glad you came to see. Climb the sacred pyramid temples, learn about the sinister ‘Platform of Skulls’, and witness the towering 30-meter high Pyramid of Kukulcan, built between 800 and 900 AD and named after a Mayan snake deity. It\u2019s magical, mystical and historical, and it\u2019s officially recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your tickets and <\/b>Skip the line to Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Animals, rivers and rides at Xcaret<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This action-packed eco-archaeological theme park blends hair-raising rides with mesmerizing nature and history that\u2019s fun to learn. Wander around the traditional Mayan village and Jaguar Island and get close to sea life in the aquarium. Watch the exotic birds flapping around in the aviary, swim through underground rivers, scale the Scenic Tower and take the kids to cool off in the Children’s World adventure playground. Developed around a legendary archaeological site, Xcaret is a thrilling experience and a great day trip from Canc\u00fan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your tickets and <\/b>Fast-track your way into Xcaret<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"tulum\"<\/a>The ancient Mayan city of Tulum was one of the last cities to ever be inhabited by the Mayans, and its preserved frescoes and fortified walls is a history lesson in real life. Explore what was once a sacred site and major trading hub with a fact-filled guide and see the Castillo, thought to have served as an early lighthouse. See the Temple of Frescoes, El Castillo, Temple of the Descending God and more, then take a dip in a freshwater cenote. An enlightening day trip from Canc\u00fan to a stunning part of the Caribbean coastline shrouded in history.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your tickets for <\/b>Mayan ruins of Tulum with a guided tour and transport<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High five a dolphin on Isla Mujeres<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ever wanted to swim with a Spanish-speaking dolphin? We assume they speak, or at least snort in Spanish here on Isla Mujeres. Ride the ferry from Canc\u00fan to Isla Mujeres, tuck into a continental breakfast and then make all your aquatic dreams come true with a 40-minute encounter in the water with the dolphins! Learn their special handshake, get a hug and a kiss and opt for additions like the chance to take a \u2018belly ride\u2019, or the chance to have your photos taken with Flipper.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put your brain cells to the test at Xenses Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Journey through Superman’s cave and enter a destabilizing vortex at one of the craziest attractions in Mexico. Stun your senses with over 50 experiences in the air, on land and in the water, from interacting with gnomes and giants, to feeling the beat of a big red heart.  If covering yourself pig-style with mud in the Sludgerie is too messy, calm things down with some Riverlaxing, or test your brain power with visual games and optical illusions. Xcaret’s new park, Xenses Park, is one of the most exhilarating things to do in Canc\u00fan and Riviera Maya! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get your tickets for <\/b>Xenses Park: Fast Track<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover all the other sites Canc\u00fan<\/a> has to offer,<\/strong> or read the blog<\/a> for more travel inspiration.<\/h4>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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