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✦ Drafted on DraftTrip5 days · Sep 14 – Sep 18
Five days mixing Caribbean beaches, cenotes, and a Chichen Itza day trip.
Day 01
Monday Sep 14
Arrive Cancun International Airport
Lunch at a beachfront spot near hotel
Try ceviche or tacos de pescado
Relax at Playa Delfines
Public beach, free entry, strong waves so watch flag warnings
Walk along the shoreline for sunset
Dinner in Hotel Zone
Casual Mexican or seafood restaurant
Day 02
Tuesday Sep 15
Breakfast at hotel
Fuel up before ferry crossing
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Taxi to Puerto Juárez ferry terminal
Ultramar ferry to Isla Mujeres
Rent golf cart on Isla Mujeres
Best way to explore the island for the day
Playa Norte beach time
Calm shallow water, considered one of the best beaches in Mexico
Lunch at a seafood spot in town
Try fresh ceviche near the main square
Punta Sur cliffside viewpoint
Southern tip of the island, sculpture garden
Return ferry to Cancun
Day 03
Wednesday Sep 16
Depart Cancun by rental car or shuttle
Arrive Chichen Itza, enter at opening
Gates open early; beat heat and crowds
Explore El Castillo, Great Ball Court, Temple of Warriors
Hire a licensed guide at entrance for history
Cenote Ik Kil swim stop
Short drive away, bring water shoes
Lunch in Valladolid
Try Hostería del Marqués or a local cochinita pibil spot
Stroll Valladolid centro and Convento de San Bernardino
Colorful colonial streets, easy walk
Browse Calzada de los Frailes shops
Handicrafts and ice cream stands
Return drive to Cancun
Day 04
Thursday Sep 17
Check out and transfer to Tulum
Swim at Gran Cenote
Arrive early to beat tour buses, entry around 220 MXN
Lunch near Tulum pueblo
Casual taco spot on the way back into town
Snorkel Dos Ojos cenote
Bring water shoes, guided snorkel tour available onsite
Return to Tulum and rinse off
Dinner in Tulum town
Try one of the jungle-style open-air restaurants
Day 05
Friday Sep 18
Tulum Ruins (Zona Arqueológica Tulum)
Arrive at opening to beat tour buses and heat, stunning clifftop views over the Caribbean
Breakfast in Tulum town
Try Antojitos La Chiapaneca for tacos or a café for coffee and pastries
Beach club day pass
Papaya Playa Project or Mia Tulum, pool/beach loungers and food service
Lunch at beach club
Fresh seafood and ceviche by the water
Transfer to Cancun Airport
Departure flight
