Discover Cancún
Activities & Adventures
Discover a world of adventure and wonder just steps from your accommodation. Whether you're looking for pristine beaches, thrilling water sports or local cultural treasures, this region offers a multitude of activities to enrich your stay. Immerse yourself in Mexican authenticity and let yourself be seduced by the captivating attractions that surround your tropical paradise.
The Tulum Ruins
It's not hard to imagine why the Mayas decided to set up home in this divine location with views of Tulum's idyllic coast. The ruins of an ancient city overlook the deep blue Caribbean waters and a scattering of white-sand beaches covered in palm trees. Enter a magical place where the stones keep the dreams of an entire civilisation alive.
- Distance from the Resort: 125 km - 1h40 min
- Address: Tulum, Carretera Federal, Cancun - Chetumal Km 230, 307, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Río Secreto cenote
The Yucatán is a land of myths and wonders: around every corner, you'll find unexpected treasures and magical places where stories come to life. In the belly of the peninsula, there is a secret river. Follow the water and you'll come to something amazing. Low down, you'll see the entrance to a cave with shapes and colours unlike anywhere else on the planet. Head on in and uncover the mysteries of the Río Secreto cenote for yourself.
- Distance from the Resort: 69,7 km - 56 min
- Address: Río Secreto, Carretera Federal Libre Chetumal- Puerto Juárez Ejido Sur, 77712 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Mayan Museum of Cancún
The sand on Cancún's beaches, a sign of passing time and a product of erosion, was there when a civilisation was born. Although the sand now plays host to visitors looking to relax, behind the beaches, the remnants of the stories it has witnessed can be seen. Visit the Mayan Museum of Cancún and learn about the rich history of the Mayas: it has information on many of their secrets, including art and artisan crafts.
- Distance from the Resort: 6,4 km - 10 min
- Address: Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito, Blvd. Kukulcan km 16.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Islas Mujeres whale sharks
While Cancún is home to multicoloured Mayan art and the natural shades of the landscapes, the ocean is all about the blue. Whale sharks with mottled skin swim in the Caribbean waters, adding in new tones. Off the Islas Mujeres, you can join these majestic and hospitable animals for a swim to explore their underwater world.
- Distance from the Resort: 41,5 km - 1h 18 min
- Address: Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Cancún mangroves by motorboat
Cancún's mangroves have it all: treasures on land and the delights of the coast. Imposing roots twirl around each other to create a passageway through the peninsula's loveliest assets. Weave your way through the lush jungle vegetation on a motorboat. Cancún's mangroves look almost surreal, creating the meeting point between land and sea as they do.
- Address: Club Med Cancún, Hotel Zone, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Teotihuacán
This site is bursting with the immensity of pre-Columbian civilisations. Stroll along the timeless esplanade of the Avenue of the Dead and feel the weight of history around you. Just a stone’s throw from the Moon Pyramid, you can discover the Sun Pyramid and its monumental stairway. 65m high and 225m wide, hidden in a cave, the pyramid conceals 4 openings disguised with flower petals.
Uxmal
One of the most famous Mayan pyramids can be found just 400km away from your Club Med Cancún Resort: Uxmal. Incredibly huge, this ancient site will transport you back to the ceremonies held by the Mayan civilisation. Stone mosaics and feathered serpents feature on Uxmal’s many structures. With any luck, you’ll get to see a Mayan game of pelota during your all-inclusive stay in Mexico.
Yaxchilan
On the border between Guatemala and Mexico, this ancient Mayan city has been awaiting your visit for thousands of years in the thick of the tropical forest. Just getting to the site promises to be an adventure, as you have to cross the Rio... in lanchas (small boats) before discovering this key archaeological site in the heart of the jungle. While you’re there, make sure you take the time to admire the incredible sculpted lintels. The nearby banks of the Río Usumacinta River make your all-inclusive stay in Mexico a truly unique experience.
Chichén Itza
2 hours from your Club Med Cancún Resort, discover Chichén Itzá, one of the seven wonders of the world. A symbol of pre-Columbian civilisations, the city has borne witness to history, its stones left by the Mayans and Toltecs. Discover some of the city’s most stunning monuments, the Temple of Kukulcan and the Temple of Warriors, and marvel at the splendour of their incredibly sculpted decorations.