Cancún

11:11 Club

Lively atmosphere, drag performers, live music and DJs, plus great mixed drinks.

Wed-Sun 22:00 - 05:00, closed Mon-Tue·M$200

Atotonilco

An extremely good sampling of Mexican food from all around the country. Excellent value. Nothing fancy but a gastronomical delight. Try the "Huevos Motuleños".

Open now · closes 6:09 pm·US$4-10

Ave Tulum Markets

There is a very large set of formal shops as well as unofficial booths that have opened up on Ave Tulum, covering a large section of the sidewalk on the west side of the road for many blocks. Souvenirs can be found for extremely cheap, and there are no aggressive shop owners hounding you to enter their store or pressuring you into buying something quickly. It would be convenient to bundle a trip here after visiting Parque Las Palapas, as part of these shops are adjacent to the park. There are restaurants and normal types of stores mixed in alongside souvenir shops and all sorts of other stores.

Cambalache

This Argentine steakhouse serves up one of the best menus in Cancún. The atmosphere inside the restaurant makes you feel you have travelled an extra 1000 mi. The staff's attention to detail and desire to please make you feel like you're the only one they are serving that night. Great place to have a dinner with the one you love or enjoy the company of friends. The food alone could give this place a 4-star rating, the rest is just an added bonus.

Cancun Fishing By Kianah

Charter fishing trips starting at US$680 for 4 hours, including bait, tackle, snacks, drinks.

Daily 06:00 - 19:30

Cancun Scuba Center

PADI certified dive instructors offering a variety of courses including Advanced Open Water and Divemaster as well as day trips to popular dive sites along the Great Mesoamerican Reef, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Cenotes and underwater rivers, etc. Offers snorkeling excursions including snorkeling with whale sharks.

Daily 7AM–9PM

Cancun Wax Museum

Tourist trap wax museum that charges too much for admission then has the audacity to tell visitors they can't take pictures.

10:00–22:00

Cancún Yachts Club

Yacht rentals for rental tours in all areas of Cancún, snorkeling, diving, swimming the most save water activities in yacht.

Coco Bongo

A nightclub featuring a show that has been compared with Las Vegas. More than 50 professionals in scenery. Tickets can be bought online for US$75. If you don't mind waiting to get in exchangeable tickets can be bought from Oxxo for M$1000.

Closed · opens 10:30 pm·US$75

Columbus Romantic Dinner Cancun

Take a trip out on the calm lagoon on a beautiful boat. Steak and lobster is cooked on the boat.

Dady'O

Dady'O has been known to host some of the world's top DJs, including Red Foo (LMFAO), Apl.De.App and Tiësto, features a casual atmosphere, laser shows, pole dancing go go girls and flashing dance floor opening shows.

El Cantón Toluqueño

There is a Comida Corrida including a soup, main dish, tortillas and drink for M$60-70. They also serves breakfast starting at M$50.

El Meco Archaeological Site

Ruins of a Maya port from about 600 AD. El Castillo is the largest structure at the site, it is a five-level pyramid with a height of 12.5 meters and a temple at the top. A small site museum is available.

Daily 08:00 - 16:30

El Rey Archaeological Zone

Small Maya archaeological site on the south end of the hotel zone. The settlement was at its peak around 250-600 AD. There are 47 structures here as well as a small site museum. Bring mosquito repellant.

Daily 08:00 - 16:00·M$100

El Tinto Golf Course

Cancun Country Club

18-hole jungle course that's well maintained and one of the least expensive golf courses in the region. Rental equipment and carts are a bit worn and about due for an upgrade, but for most visitors, this is one of the best options since it requires no special membership or resort affiliation.

Daily 07:00 - 18:00

Estadio Beto Avila

The stadium was named after former MLB and LMB player Beto Avila (known as Bobby Avila in Cleveland, where he played 10 seasons for the Indians). Cancun has had several professional baseball teams over the years, first the Marlins, then the Langosteros, and now the Tigres, who play in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol. The Tigres play a 114-game schedule each year from late April until early September. With just under 10,000 seats and clean sight lines, there's really not a bad seat in the house. With low gate prices and tasty concessions, it's a fun way to spend a summer afternoon or evening.

Estadio Olímpico Andrés Quintana Roo

Since 2020, Cancún Fútbol Club, a team in the Expansion League has played professional soccer in this small, 18,800-seat stadium in downtown. The stadium is seldom crowded.

Food stall "Tacos More"

Here you get well tasting tacos with fish (e.g. shrimps) for M$25 or with meat.

Golf Puerto Cancun

Well kept course with a number of water and sand traps. Holes 13 and 14 are adjacent to the ocean and usually have quite a bit of wind to mess with your shots. The best time to golf is early morning when temperatures are still cool, but that's also the most popular time, so you might have to deal with crowds.

Daily 07:00 - 23:00·US$160 + club rental

Gustino

Gustino has authentic Italian cuisine using the freshest Mediterranean ingredients.

Iberostar Cancun Golf Club

Resort course that's a bit older, but well maintained, though the rental clubs and carts show their age. The clubhouse serves a nice breakfast if you're getting an early start. There are a couple of crocodiles living along the course, but they have eaten very few golfers lately, so leave them alone and they'll return the favor.

Daily 06:00 - 19:00·US$190

Interactive Aquarium

In the middle of the La Isla Shopping Village in the hotel zone, this small, modern aquarium lets you get up close and personal with aquatic life. You can pet rays, nurse sharks, touch starfish, etc. You can pay to swim with captive dolphins in a large pool. There's a Mexican/seafood restaurant above the aquarium, where you can watch dolphin shows (or dolphins playing amongst themselves in between shows) while eating.

Daily 09:00-20:00; marine presentations 19:00·US$15 basic admissions (2022), more to swim with dolphins and other activities

Kukulcan Plaza

Another mall down the street from 'La Isla' mall in the hotel zone featuring American and Mexican brand names such as Forever 21, GNC and Señor Frog's among other stores and restaurants.

Daily 10:00-23:00

La Habichuela

La Habichuela is a must-visit with its Mexican cuisine, Mayan setting and Caribbean seafood. This restaurant has been open since 1977 and is a legend in Cancún. The romantic, outside garden is a popular place to dine with the decoration of various native trees and plants that create a beautiful illusion of the Mayan ruins under the night sky. La Habicheula received the National Best Restaurant Award and has been a part of the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Organization since 2001.

La Isla Cancún Shopping Village

Plaza La Isla

In the hotel zone. Features hundreds of stores ranging from American brands like Under Armour to Mexican brands like Senor Frogs. There are numerous restaurants including Chili's and McDonald's along with more local Mexican foods.

Daily 10:00-22:00

La Vaquita

Loud, open front party bar in the heart of the Hotel Zone. You can't miss the cow print decor or the booming bass of the non-stop party. Known for innovative drinks and a lively crowd.

Daily 21:00 - 03:00

Lapis Jewelry Factory

You are likely to be offered a coupon for free jewelry at this store. Their website also offers a free gift for individuals who book a shuttle through their website. However, if you do not have any evidence of this, the offer will not be honored. A free shuttle service is offered to take you to the store from your hotel. However, the prices in the store are exorbitant (even at the "discounted" rates), and much of the same jewelry is sold by street vendors and hotel gift shops, as well as online. Be sure to investigate other vendors first to get an idea of how much you should pay. One rule of thumb is to buy at 20-30% of the quoted price. The salespeople will insist that it's worth much more, but stand your ground. If a salesperson agrees to your offer too quickly, you're probably paying too much. In addition, a number of people have reported difficulty obtaining refunds.

Laser Hot Beer & Queer

Fun atmosphere, drag queen cabaret with live music or DJs, beers and large mixed drinks.

Wed-Sun 22:00 - 05:00, closed Mon-Tue·M$200

Los 4 Elementos

Try the live music bar Los 4 Elementos. They open and play live music from 23:00 until the last customer leaves. The music is great and prices are significantly lower than those found in the hotel zone clubs.

Los Tarascos

Classic Mexican taqueria specializing in tacos al pastor. Very popular with the locals, quite tasty and at a fair price.

Closed · opens 4:30 pm