Parks and the outdoors in Cancún
6 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Cancún.
Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.
Parks and the outdoors in Cancún
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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.
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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.
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Moon Palace Club Golf
Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course with 27 holes featuring jungle and beach settings. Drinks available every 2-3 holes. Manicured fairways and greens.
Daily 06:30 - 18:00US$190+
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Parque Urbano Kabah
Urban ecological park with lush junglescapes and roaming wildlife including lots of friendly coatis who will gladly take that leftover burger and fries off your hands. Lots of birds, iguanas and turtles. Playgrounds for kids. Exercise equipment for adults. Hiking trails for all.
Daily 06:00 - 18:00
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Xoximilco
A theme park, which is built around the culture of Mexico, food, music and customs in the Mayan jungle. It's on the highway, so easily accessible with a second-class bus or colectivos.
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Ventura Park
Amusement and water park with many attractions.
Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Cancún (CC BY-SA 4.0).