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Cancún, Mexico

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When to visit

VERY BUSYJan25°4d rainBEST
VERY BUSYFeb25°3d rainBEST
VERY BUSYMar26°3d rainBEST
VERY BUSYApr27°4d rainBEST
MODERATEMay28°10d rain
BUSYJun29°12d rain
VERY BUSYJul29°12d rain
BUSYAug29°13d rain
NOT BUSYSep29°15d rain
NOT BUSYOct28°14d rain
MODERATENov27°8d rain
VERY BUSYDec25°6d rainBEST

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Attraktionen in Cancún, Mexico

Museo Maya de Cancún

1. Museo Maya de Cancún

4.5 (7,675)
MuseumTouristenattraktionSehenswürdigkeitEinrichtung

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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!

Things to Do in Cancún, Mexico

Popular activities and local experiences recommended by travelers

Playa Delfines

Zona Arqueológica El Rey

Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA)

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Marquesitas

Marquesitas

A crisp rolled crepe filled with sweet cheese and cajeta or chocolate, they originated in Yucatán and are a beloved street dessert in Cancún, served warm and crunchy.

Dulce de papaya con queso

Dulce de papaya con queso

Candied green papaya simmered in syrup and served with salty soft cheese, this sweet-and-salty pairing is a classic Yucatanecan dessert often found in Cancún's markets.

Cocadas

Cocadas

Chewy or toasted coconut sweets common along Mexico's Caribbean coast, cocadas celebrate the region's abundant coconuts and are a popular seaside treat in Cancún.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Cochinita pibil

Cochinita pibil

Slow-roasted marinated pork traditionally cooked in banana leaves and achiote, cochinita pibil is a signature dish from the Yucatán peninsula and a must-try near Cancún.

Sopa de lima

Sopa de lima

A citrusy chicken or turkey broth flavored with local lima lime and fried tortilla strips, sopa de lima is a bright, comforting staple of Yucatecan cuisine served widely in Cancún.

Ceviche

Ceviche

Fresh local fish or shrimp cured in lime juice with onion, tomato, and cilantro, ceviche highlights Cancún's coastal seafood and is served at beachside stands and restaurants.

Traditional Beverages

Xtabentún

Xtabentún

A unique Mayan liqueur made from fermented honey and anise, often traced to ancient ceremonial drinks and now enjoyed in Cancún as a sweet local spirit.

Agua de Jamaica

Agua de Jamaica

A tart, ruby-red hibiscus infusion served chilled, agua de Jamaica is a ubiquitous and refreshing agua fresca sold across Cancún's markets and eateries.

Horchata

Horchata

A creamy rice-based agua fresca flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, horchata is a popular cooling drink that pairs well with spicy Yucatecan food in Cancún.

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Day trips

Isla Mujeres

13 km 20-30 min ferry from Cancún

Laid-back island with beaches and snorkeling

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Tulum

130 km 1.5-2h by car or bus

Coastal Mayan ruins and beaches

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Chichén Itzá

200 km 2-2.5h by car or bus

Iconic Mayan pyramid, UNESCO site

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Playa del Carmen

68 km 1-1.25h by car or bus

Vibrant beach town, dining and shops

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Cozumel

70 km 2h by bus and ferry

World-class diving and island vibe

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Getting there

Train stations

No regular passenger rail service

N/A; Tren Maya planned to connect Cancún in the future

Use ADO buses or authorized airport shuttles to the hotel zone; prebook transfers during peak season.

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Nützliche Informationen für Cancún, Mexico

Beliebte EinkaufsorteLa Isla Shopping Village, Market 28, Plaza Las Américas
Beliebte Orte für das NachtlebenCoco Bongo, The City, Mandala
Beliebte zwanglose RestaurantsEl Fish Fritanga, Los de Pescado, La Habichuela
Beliebte gehobene RestaurantsLorenzillo's, Harry's, Porfirio's
Beliebte CafésCafé Nader, Café Antoinette
Leitungswasser trinkbarNein
Visum für digitale NomadenNein
Beste Taxi-AppUber, DiDi, Local taxi companies
Taxi-Preis / km$1.5
Touristen / Jahr6000000
Bevölkerung888000
Mobile Internetgeschwindigkeit40 Mbps
Arbeitslosenquote3.5 %
Armutsquote40 %
Durchschnittliches Einkommen / Monat$750
Durchschnittliche Lebenshaltungskosten / Monat$1000
Hotelpreis / Nacht ab$40
Bierpreis ab$2
Kaffeepreis ab$2.5
Street Food Preis ab$2
Restaurantessen Preis ab$10
Lokale WährungMexican Peso (MXN)
SteckdosentypenA, B
ReligionenRoman Catholic, Protestant, Other
Gesprochene SprachenSpanish, English, Yucatec Maya
EthnienMestizo, Indigenous, European
Politische Orientierungcenter-left
Bevölkerungsdichte1500 /km²
Geografische Fläche1978 km²
Mögliche NaturkatastrophenHurricanes, Flooding, Earthquakes
Gefährliche TiereJellyfish, Mosquitoes, Crocodiles
Beliebte Orte für einen SpaziergangHotel Zone beaches, Parque de las Palapas, Avenida Tulum
Beliebte öffentliche VerkehrsmittelADO buses, Local buses, Colectivos
Beliebte FluggesellschaftenAeromexico, Volaris, Interjet, American Airlines
Empfohlene ImpfungenRoutine vaccinations, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus
ArchitekturstileModern resort architecture, Mayan, Colonial
Durchschnittlicher Bierkonsum pro Person / Jahr60 l
Durchschnittlicher Weinkonsum pro Person / Jahr3 l
Trinkgeldkultur10-15% in restaurants, small tips for other services
Coworking / Tag$15
Airbnb / Monat$1800
1-Zimmer-Miete / Monat$700
Fitnessstudio / Monat$35
Tagesbudget (Backpacker)$40
Tagesbudget (Mittelklasse)$120

Übersicht für Cancún, Mexico

EnglischkenntnisseSchlecht
VerkehrssicherheitDurchschnittlich
Freundlichkeit gegenüber AusländernGut
MeinungsfreiheitDurchschnittlich
Öffentlicher VerkehrDurchschnittlich
GesundheitsversorgungDurchschnittlich
BildungsqualitätDurchschnittlich
Zuverlässigkeit des StromnetzesDurchschnittlich
Sicherheit vor GewaltkriminalitätSchlecht
FußgängerfreundlichkeitDurchschnittlich
NachtlebenGut
GastronomieszeneGut
LGBTQ+ freundlichGut
Startup-SzeneSchlecht
LärmpegelGut
SauberkeitDurchschnittlich
Zugang zur NaturGut
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