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Area Attractions
Interactive Aquarium
The interactive aquarium offers an amazing experience with fish, dolphins, sharks, parrots and other marine and exotic wildlife. At the interactive aquarium visitors can take part in exiting activities such as feeding sharks or swimming with dolphins. For the less adventurous the aquarium is filled with an extensive variety of Caribbean exotic fish. And don´t forget the dolphin show!
Location:
Inside of La Isla Shopping Village, the Interactive Aquarium is very accesible from every part of Cancun.
Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 12.5
Hotel Zone Cancun Q.Roo
Tel.: (52 998) 883 0411
Aktun Chen:
Located an hour away from Cancun, this cave has been illuminated and supplied with paths for easy viewing of stalactites, stalagmites, and natural sculptures. Guides supply information about the cave, and take visitors through trails of jungle vegetation that uncover the local wildlife
Location: Located 107 km from Cancun, along the Mayan Riviera just 16 km before the Maya Ruins of Tulum and 4 km past Akumal
Plaza de Toros:
This plaza hosts a bullfight every Wednesday night.
Open: Every Wednesday at 3:30
Address: Ave. Bonampak and Sayil St., Downtown.
Tel.: 884-8248, 884-8372
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Isla Mujeres:
The “Island for Women” lays right off the coast of Cancun. The perfect getaway for those looking for rest and relaxation away from the crowds on the beach. The friendly locals and the picturesque beaches of this island have been luring visitors for years.
Location: The Isle of Women is located 11 km off the coast of Cancun, ferries leave from five points of Islan Cancun
Parque Nizuc:
This is Cancun’s only water and adventure park that features snorkeling, slides, and dolphins. Perfect for families to enjoy together.
Open: Daily. May-October from 10am-6pm, November-April from 10am-5:30pm
Location: Being a part of Parque Nizuc, Atlantida is easily reached by boarding the Turicun buses that travel the length of Cancun's Hotel Zone 24 hours a day. This convenient and economical way of transportation takes you anywhere within the Hotel Zone. Alternatively, you can hire a taxi to take you from your hotel to Parque Nizuc.
Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve:
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this protected nature reserve is made up of wetlands, rainforest, and marine systems.
Location: South of Tulum
Xcaret:
Xcaret is by far one of the most remarkable sites of the west coast of Mexico. Its importance in ancient times is due to its strategic location, perhaps the place where contracts and deals took place giving this site economic importance. Aside from the archeological ruins nestled inside Xcaret, this wonderful eco-park is loaded with amusements: underground rivers, swimming with dolphins, an aquarium, a zoo, Mayan quest, a butterfly exhibit, sea turtles, ruins, a Mayan village, a beach, and a wonderful night show.
Location:
Xcaret Cancun Eco Park is located only 45 minutes from Cancun Mexico and 5 minutes from Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya.
Park Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Winter) and 10:00 p.m. (Summer)
Free parking.
Buses leave the Xcaret Bus Terminal in Cancun Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 8.5, Hotel Zone.
Tel: (998) 883-3143 or 883-3144
Xel-Ha:
The Riviera Maya is the destination of this incredible and magical water theme park created by the Mayan gods. Xel-Ha is a place that gathers the best of the Mexican and Caribbean culture.
Xel-Ha is the world’s largest natural aquarium where visitors can experience an amazing aquatic adventure. When you visit this theme park you will enjoy adventureous, natural, ecological attractions and water activities like diving, snorkeling in creeks, lagoons, natural wells and ancient caves fed by subterranean rivers that flow into the beautiful Mexican Caribbean Sea of the Riviera Maya.
Location:
In the heart of the Riviera Maya in Mexico's state of Quintana Roo, on kilometer 240 of the Carretera Chetumal.
That's 122 kilometers/76 miles south of Cancun. From Tulum The Park is a brief 13 kilometers / 8 miles.
Xel-Há is open all year long. Winter from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and summer from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
For information and telephone reservations, please call or fax (from USA dial access 011 52) within Mexico 01 (984) 8 75 60 00
Information and Reservation Center:
Sales Telephone: 01800-00-XELHA
Offices in Cancun:
Blvd. Kukulcán Km 9.5, Hotel Zone, Cancun, México
Tel. (998) 8833293
Delphinus:
Swimming with dolphins is every child´s dream; make the dream come true in this beautiful park. Swimming and interactive programs with these friendly mammals will make for an unforgettable vacation experience.
Location:
Delphinus is located between the Gran Flamenco Hotel and Xcaret Park, just 55 Km/33 miles from Cancun and 5 km/3 miles from Playa del Carmen.
reservaciones@viadelphi.com
Tel.: 011 + (52) (998) 206-33-4; 206-3311; 206-3312; 206-2370; 872-3146; 880-8429; 880-8074; 872-3148; or 848-2267
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Museums
Museo de Arte Popular Mexicano:
Original works by the country’s finest artists can be found here. This is an enormous folk art museum located on the second floor of El Embarcadero marina.
OPEN: Daily 9 AM-9 PM.
Address: Blvd. Kukulcán, Km 4, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico Tel: 998/849-4848
Museo del INAH:
Cancun's museum of anthropology and history. Located on the Zona Hotelera on the south side of the Centro de Convenciones.
Address:
Retorno del Rey sin número | Zona Arqueológica del Rey, Cancun 77500, Mexico
Tel: 52-98-833-671 |
