8 days in Cancun Itinerary

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

Bring the kids along to Scuba & Snorkeling and La Isla Shopping Village. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cancun: Playa del Carmen (Sol Jaguar, Aqua Nick, &more) and Akumal Natura Rescue (in Akumal). There's still lots to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, meet the residents at Interactive Aquarium, get a taste of the local shopping with Kukulcan Plaza, and find something for the whole family at Puerto Maya Cancun.

Before you visit Cancun, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Cancún International Airport and Cozumel International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Cancun can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 70°F.