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Things To Do
Chichén Itzá
Discover the fascinating culture and history of the Mayan civilization with a visit to Chichén Itzá, one of the Seven Wonders of the New World. With Nexus tours your guide will tell you about Mayan history as you travel to the site of the ruins on a luxury bus. When you arrive, walk the paths of the Mayans as your guide takes you to the different historical buildings in the city like the Kukulkan Temple.
Tulum
Overlooking the sparkling Caribbean Sea, Tulum was once considered a fortress because of its wall surrounding the city. Today, the archeological site of Tulum provides a glimpse into the lives of the Mayans that once lived there. Explore historic ruins like the Temple of the Frescoes, the Temple of the Diving God and the impressive Castillo.
Xcaret Park
Xcaret is a water park, theme, amusement, eco-archaeological and more, in one place. Due to its privileged location in the Mayan jungle among underground rivers, cenotes and facing the Caribbean Sea, Xcaret has impressive scenarios where you can do different activities and enjoy them to the fullest. Besides that, Xcaret is a theme park in Cancun and Riviera Maya that celebrates Mexico’s present and rich past, a country known for its traditions, culture and folklore.
Swim in a Cenote
The Riviera Maya has some incredible swimming holes with crystal clear waters which are known as cenotes. Swimming in a cenote is one of the most unique and fun experiences in the Riviera Maya. There are hundreds of cenotes dotted across the Yucatan and some of the best are easily accessible from the Riviera Maya. Ruta de Los Cenotes, a series of cenotes located in Puerto Morelos, are the closest Cenotes in Cancun. Gran Cenote, an open-air cenote immersed in an underground world of caves and caverns, is one of the most popular as is the double sinkhole at Cenote Dos Ojos which attracts both swimmers and divers.
Explore the Shops and Food at Market 28
Mercado 28 is a huge, maze-like, flea market in Downtown Cancun with over 600 vendors and restaurants. Stalls sell tons of trinkets and textiles, like maracas, blankets, and leather goods, with some great bargain prices and some unique handicrafts mixed in with the souvenirs. Salespeople can be a little pushy, but it’s all in the game, so be prepared to haggle and you can walk away with some great buys. The market is also a great spot to try more authentic, local foods. Try Restaurant Margely here, one of the best spots for local Yucatecan food; ask for the conchinita pibil or the parrillada yucateca.
Coco Bongo
Considered the spot for nightlife in Cancún, Coco Bongo isn't your traditional, DJ-controlled nightclub. Instead, thousands of travelers pack the house to witness nonstop performances from acrobats, conga lines, live bands and musician impersonators. A typical night at Coco Bongo involves projected videos, balloons, soap bubbles and confetti. While the club is a nonstop amalgam of cocktails and dancers, there is no traditional dance floor. This fact surprises – and even upsets – many travelers expecting a conventional nightclub experience. Don't come to Coco Bongo if you just want to dance to a DJ; there are plenty of other clubs along the Hotel Zone that you'll prefer. But if you're seeking some stage antics and endless performances, Coco Bongo is definitely worth a try. Most travelers say that they had a great night at Coco Bongo, even if their seats offered poor views, there were long lines for drinks, and the cover charges were too expensive.