How to Spend a Rainy Day in Cancun
During the rainy season, it’s not uncommon for sun-drenched Cancun to be hit by a sudden thunderstorm. While these tropical showers don’t often last long, it’s best to stay on land until they’ve passed—but that doesn’t mean your plans are scuppered. From city museums to subterranean ecoparks, here are our top tips for making the most of your rainy day on Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
- Admire ancient artifacts at theMayan Museum of Cancun, benefiting from skip-the-line entry to escape the rain faster.
- Browse for bargains in Cancun’sindoor malls, including Luxury Avenue, Plaza Caracol, and Kukulcan Plaza.
- Dry off over tequila and tacos in the Hotel Zone’slively bars and restaurants.
- Rub shoulders with celebs at theWax Museum, or get a glimpse of life below the waves (without getting wet) at theInteractive Aquarium.
- Exploreindoor attractions in Playa del Carmensuch as the 3D Museum of Wonders, Frida Kahlo Museum, or Cirque du Soleil, taking advantage of tours with hotel pickup to keep clear of rain.
- Dive into a dance studio to practice your fancy footwork in abachata or salsa class.
- Join a tour of the Yucatan’sunderground rivers and cenotesat the Kantun Chi Ecopark.
- Avoid evening showers by bookingskip-the-line accessto Cancun’s famousclubs.
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Cirque du Soleil® JOYÀ Admission Tickets
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Experience tablecloth dining along with the Cirque du Soleil® show 'JOYÁ' at the Vidanta Riviera Maya resort. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the story of an alchemist and his granddaughter seeking out the secrets of life. The show draws on the heritage and history of Mexico to weave the story, presented in an intimate dinner theatre in the jungle of the Riviera Maya.
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$77.00
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$77.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Go Cancun All-Inclusive Pass
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With a Go Cancun Card you’ll save up to 45% on admission to more than 20 attractions and tours. A guidebook is included along with your attraction pass so you’ll save time researching activities and places to see. Select a 1-, 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 7-day pass. Immediately after purchase, your Go Cancun Card can be saved on your mobile device and used directly as your admission ticket.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 30 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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$99.00
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$99.00
Private Tour: Tulum and Cave Adventure from Cancun
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Leave the beaches of Cancun and explore Tulum, an ancient Maya fort perched on a bluff, and the underground ecological park of Kantun-Chi on this full-day private tour. At Tulum, overlooking the Caribbean Sea, learn about the city’s once-thriving commercial role in Maya history. Move on to discover a cavern network of stalactites and stalagmites at Kantun-Chi. Enjoy personalized attention and chauffeur service from a private guide.
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$295.00
Price varies by group size
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Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Go Cancun Explorer Pass: Choose 3, 4, 5, 7 or 10 attractions or tours
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The ultimate way to experience the Maya Riviera at a discount, the Cancun Explorer pass lets you customize your own itinerary. The pass offers access to more than 20 tours and attractions—mix and match with 3, 4, 5, 7, or 10-choice packages and save up to 53 percent off individual admission prices. Passes are instantly downloadable and valid for one year, but expire 60 days after the first use.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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$110.00
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3D Museum of Wonders Admission Ticket
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Need a break from the heat or the beach? Then the place to go is the 3D Museum of Wonders in Playa del Carmen. Considered the first 3D illusion art museum in the Americas, its exhibits are unique and interactive. Open daily, the museum provides family-friendly entertainment on any day, including rainy ones. Your admission gives you access to all rooms. Feel free to bring your camera and take photos of your favorite exhibits — it’s not your everyday museum.
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$32.30
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$32.30
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Skip the Line: Cancun Wax Museum Admission Ticket
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Get up close to the wax figures of Amy Winehouse and Queen Elizabeth with entry to the Cancun Wax Museum. Your all-day admission ticket grants you access to more than 100 famous characters from the world of film, sports music, television and politics. Snap pics with your favorite historical figure or legendary actress! Take a break from the beaches and bars for a different kind of activity in Cancun.
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$27.80
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$27.80
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Private Dance Class of Salsa or Bachata
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You will know the basic principles of salsa or bachata according to your choice. The two styles or genres have their charm and are very famous at parties. Then you can record what was taught as a gift for you and as a homework. I guarantee that it is a unique experience even if you have already taken classes of these genres. It will be good what you will learn
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$35.90
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