

Things to do in Cancun
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Cancun?
Outty ranks 120 bookable experiences in Cancun, Mexico. The highest scoring is Early Access to Chichen Itza All Inclusive with Valladolid and Cenote Swim at 94 out of 100, followed by Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya, Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting, Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony. Prices start at $12 per person and 5 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.
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Most Popular in Cancun
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony

Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun

Cancun Jungle Tour: Drive Your Own Speedboat & Reef Snorkel
Most Highly Reviewed in Cancun
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Early Access to Chichen Itza All Inclusive with Valladolid and Cenote Swim

Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony

Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun

Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun
Last Minute in Cancun
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Early Access to Chichen Itza All Inclusive with Valladolid and Cenote Swim

Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya

Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony

Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun

Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun
Family Friendly in Cancun
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Cancun Taco Tour, Local Beer and Night Market with Transportation

Puerto Morelos Secret Sandbar Catamaran Sail

Isla Mujeres Premium Catamaran

Puerto Morelos Foodie Tour, Mexico in every bite!

Family Snorkeling Cancun with transportation

Camel Expedition and Beach Club In Riviera Maya
Food & Drink in Cancun
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

Cancun Taco Tour, Local Beer and Night Market with Transportation

Best ATV Tour, Horseback Riding, Zip Lines, Cenote Swim, Tequila Tasting

Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals
Culture & History in Cancun
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Early Access to Chichen Itza All Inclusive with Valladolid and Cenote Swim

Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony

Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun

Tulum & Cenote Adventure

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting
Outdoors in Cancun
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony

Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun

Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

Reef Snorkeling in National Park with Beach Club & Lunch

Best ATV Tour, Horseback Riding, Zip Lines, Cenote Swim, Tequila Tasting
Nightlife in Cancun
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun

Reef Snorkeling in National Park with Beach Club & Lunch

Cancun Taco Tour, Local Beer and Night Market with Transportation

All inclusive Isla Mujeres Catamaran

Extreme Horses Adventure with ATV, Ziplines & Cenote

Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos
Planning questions about Cancun
- What are the best things to do in Cancun?
- Early Access to Chichen Itza All Inclusive with Valladolid and Cenote Swim is the highest ranked experience in Cancun, scoring 94 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 2,284 traveler reviews. Whale Shark Tour from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Riviera Maya, Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting, Tulum, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote & Mayan Ceremony, Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun round out the top five. Outty ranks 120 bookable experiences in Cancun, Mexico, and 5 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Cancun cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Cancun is $79 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $12 on Transporte Privado del Aeropuerto CUN a Zona Hotelera Cancún. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Cancun for today?
- Yes. 120 of the 120 experiences we rank in Cancun currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Cancun good for families?
- Yes. 18 of the experiences we rank in Cancun are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Cancun?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Cancun?
- Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Cancun?
- 119 of the 120 experiences we rank in Cancun offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Cancun gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Cancun so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.