1) Sail & day on Isla Mujeres / Playa Norte (via Ultramar Ferry)
- Ferry terminals & fares:
- Puerto Juárez (most frequent): Av. José López Portillo SM 84 M5 L6, Cancún | +52 998-460-3084 | Adult RT ~$580 MXN. Ultramar Ferry+2Ultramar Ferry+2
- Hotel Zone piers (convenient): Playa Tortugas (Km 7) & Playa Caracol (Km 9.5); run less frequently and may cost more. Cancun Discounts Tours
- From your hotel: ~10–25 min by car (to Puerto Juárez); ~5 min to HZ piers.
- Beach: Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres (Av. Rueda Medina 78, Isla Mujeres) | +52 998-274-0393. Yelp
- Web: Ultramar schedules/fares. Ultramar Ferry+1
2) MUSA Underwater Museum snorkel (Punta Nizuc)
- Operator: MUSA / Aquaworld check-in: Marina Aquaworld, Blvd. Kukulcán Km 15.3 (in front of Paradisus). MUSA
- From hotel: ~15–20 min / ~6.8 km south.
- Price: MUSA Snorkel @ Punta Nizuc ~$58 USD (plus ~$15–20 dock/park fee). MUSA+2MUSA+2
- Info/Contact: musamexico.org | +52 998-206-0182. MUSA
3) Cenote Day (example: Cenote Azul, Riviera Maya)
- Where: Km 266 on Hwy 307 (opposite Barceló complex), ~25 min south of Playa del Carmen. Riviera Maya
- From hotel: ~1.5 hrs / ~95–110 km.
- Typical entry: about $10 USD (cash); hours often ~8:30–17:30 (varies). cenotesworld.com+1
4) Adults-vibe beach/rooftop day – Mandala Beach Club
5) Temazcal ritual + Spa – NIZUC Resort & Spa
- Where: Blvd. Kukulcán Km 21.26, Punta Nizuc | +52 998-891-5700. nizucresort.com+1
- From hotel: ~25 min / ~12.8 km south.
- Notes/Pricing: Temazcal offered via resort or tour partners; many shared/privates run ~$125–$150+ USD pp. Xcaret+1
- Web: nizuc.com. NIZUC Resort & Spa
6) Fine-dining date night – Le Basilic (Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach)
- Where: Blvd. Kukulcán Km 9.5, Lote 6, Hotel Zone. OpenTable
- Phone: +52 998-881-3200. Yelp
- From hotel: ~1 km / 3–5 min.
- Web: OpenTable / hotel page. OpenTable
7) Sunset steak & wine on Nichupté Lagoon – Harry’s Cancun
- Where: Blvd. Kukulcán Km 14.2 No.1, Hotel Zone | +52 998-840-6554. Harry's
- From hotel: ~10–15 min / ~5.7 km south.
- Web: harrys.com.mx. Harry's
(Alt on the lagoon: Puerto Madero, Km 14.1, +52 998-885-2831.) OpenTable
8) Tulum Archaeological Zone (lite culture + beach lunch)
- Where: Carretera Tulum–Cancún, 77780 Tulum; hours typically 8:00–17:00. Yelp+1
- From hotel: ~2 hrs drive / ~130–136 km. Rome2Rio+1
- Web (info): INAH/Tulum resources & guides. Casago
9) Chichén Itzá at sunrise (big “WOW” day)
- Where: Tinum, Yucatán; hours 8:00–17:00 (last entry ~16:00). Chichen Itza
- From hotel: ~2.5–3 hrs / ~200–201 km each way. Rome2Rio+1
- Typical costs: site tickets + parking; guided tours often ~$47–$105 USD depending on length/private vs group. makeyourowntour.com
- Web (planning): chichenitza.com. Chichen Itza
10) Downtown food & shopping crawl – Mercado 28 (El Centro)
- Where: Calle Xel-Há Mz 13, Cancún 77509 | +52 998-892-4303 | Hours ~9:00–19:00. hotels+1
- From hotel: ~20–30 min / ~10–12 km inland.