What's up guys we're here in Cancun!
In this video we're going to show you the best day trips from the area.
So Cancun is beautiful, but the Yucatan Peninsula has so much more to offer than just Cancun. So
we're just going to highlight five of the best day trips in this video and hope you enjoy.
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Cancun is considered to be the heart of the Mexican Caribbean. At this beautiful destination
you'll find spectacular white-sand beaches, a turquoise sea, and a vibrant nightlife,
which attracts millions of tourists every year. But unfortunately, most tourists don't venture
out of the famed Hotel Zone. If you're staying in Cancun and looking for unique activities to do,
we highly recommend that you head out of town at least once during your trip. Cancun is the
perfect location to explore nearby towns, Mayan ruins, and natural attractions from. In this video
we highlight five must-do day trips from Cancun and have included our recommended tour links in
the description below. So you can easily book your own day trip to any of the locations we highlight.
Located about three and a half hours from Cancun, Río Lagartos and Laguna Colorada make for a great
day trip. Río Lagartos is basically a fishing village located along the Gulf Coast. It's filled
with wildlife and pristine nature. You can explore its protected biosphere by taking a boat tour
where you'll observe hundreds of flamingos, crocodiles, and pelicans.
Right outside the biosphere, you can find the pink water lagoons called "Las Coloradas".
These pink lakes are formed by salt mines and make for stunning pictures.
In recent years, Tulum has transformed from a sleepy fishing town to a popular tourist town.
This popularity comes mainly from its stunning beaches, laid-back vibe, and natural beauty.
However, there are many other interesting things to do in and around Tulum as well.
From the Tulum ruins to the unique Kaan Luum Lagoon, the Calavera Cenote, and the Gran Cenote,
you have plenty of options here. Tulum is a two-hour drive away from Cancun and can
be easily reached by local colectivo or the tourist ADO bus. Alternatively, you can also
book a day tour to get here. Check out more information on tours in the description below.
Bacalar is another amazing destination to visit from Cancun and one of our favorite
places on the Yucatan Peninsula. It takes about four hours to get here by tour bus,
so ideally you spend more than one day here if you can.
However, it's still doable to get here and then back to Cancun in a day if you get an early start.
Today we are in Bacalar. Bacalar is in the south of the Yucatan Peninsula near the Belize border.
And there's like this big Laguna here and it's known for its beautiful colors.
So we're going to explore and see what the best things to do are.
Another amazing day trip from Cancun goes to the nearby Isla Mujeres. Only a 20-minute
boat ride from Cancun, Isla Mujeres is the closest day trip recommendation on our list.
The island is a beautiful peaceful paradise known for its white-sand beaches,
crystal clear waters, and the friendliest locals in the Mexican Caribbean. It's also
a popular scuba diving and snorkeling destination,
with the impressive MUSA Underwater Museum of Art and the beautiful Manchones reef near the shore.
Our favorite day trip from Cancun is to Chichén Itzá, one of the seven World Wonders. This
archaeological site is located about three hours away from Cancun by tour bus. Chichén Itzá was
once a thriving community of Mayan people and boasts an interesting history that you
cannot miss. The pyramid temples and monuments that are left today are absolutely beautiful.
A day trip to these ruins typically includes a visit to the cenote as well as the colonial
city of Valladolid. This blend of history, culture, and natural beauty makes it the
best day tour from Cancun in our opinion. Book your tour via the link in the description below.
And that's it for our video on the five must-do day trips from Cancun. We really hope you enjoyed
it and make sure to check out our other video we highlight the 10 best things to do in and around
Cancun. Like this video if you found it helpful, subscribe to our channel for more Mexico videos,
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