Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Cancun

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Cancun.

Best Time to Visit Cancun

Spring

Mar - May

31°C / 23°C

Hot and dry, perfect for the beach

Summer

Jun - Aug

33°C / 26°C

Very hot and humid, tropical showers

Fall

Sep - Nov

32°C / 24°C

Warm, high humidity, hurricane season

Winter

Dec - Feb

28°C / 21°C

Perfectly warm and breezy, dry season

Day 1

Chichen Itza

Morning activity: Chichen Itza.

Cenote Ik Kil

Lunch nearby: Cenote Ik Kil.

El Rey Archaeological Zone

Afternoon sightseeing: El Rey Archaeological Zone.

La Destileria

Dinner in the area: La Destileria.

Coco Bongo Cancun

Evening experience: Coco Bongo Cancun.

Day 2

Isla Mujeres

Morning activity: Isla Mujeres.

Mango Cafe

Lunch nearby: Mango Cafe.

Playa Norte

Afternoon sightseeing: Playa Norte.

Lorenzillo's

Dinner in the area: Lorenzillo's.

Catamaran Sunset Cruise

Evening experience: Catamaran Sunset Cruise.

Day 3

Xcaret Park

Morning activity: Xcaret Park.

Xcaret Buffet

Lunch nearby: Xcaret Buffet.

Underground Rivers

Afternoon sightseeing: Underground Rivers.

Rosa Negra

Dinner in the area: Rosa Negra.

Xoximilco

Evening experience: Xoximilco.

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