by Raine Morie

Created on: March 12, 2009   Last Updated: March 23, 2009

There are hundreds of things to do and see when sightseeing in Cancun, Mexico: The Caribbean Jewel. Cancun's powdery white beaches meet with aquamarine crystal-clear waters situated along the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico's eastern coastal state of Quintana Roo.

One of the best things about vacationing in Cancun, Mexico is the ability to taste the best of both worlds. In Cancun, you'll experience the best of the old and the new from world-class water sports to visiting Cancun's Mayan ruins.

Moreover, Cancun offers a lagoon side where paradise meets world-class water sports. On Cancun's Caribbean side - swimming, sunbathing, and all the nightlife and culture you could ever want are yours.

Cancun offers something for everyone - it's an ideal paradise destination for your next Caribbean vacation. Below are sightseeing tips for some of the best, intriguing things to do while sightseeing in Cancun, Mexico.

Top 10 Activities in Cancun, Mexico:

Boating Excursions

In Cancun, there are boating excursions for everyone. There are boating cruises, modern yachts, and catamaran excursions daily, including romantic sunset cruises in the evening. Popular destinations sail to Nichupte Lagoon, Isle Mujeres, and Contoy Island. Snorkeling the lagoons, diving, shopping excursions, and fishing are popular activities on boating excursions in Cancun.

Water Sports

Water activities are boundless in Cancun, from exhilarating sail boating and water skiing to exploring the underwater mysteries of caves and cenotes. Don't forget the exciting opportunities to scuba dive and para-sail. Beach side amenities rent out water sport equipment like kayaks, motorized jets, and equipment for windsurfing and snorkeling.

Diving and Snorkeling Tours

Explore the second largest barrier reef in the world the Mayan Reef, or swim and snorkel the underwater caverns and cenotes of Cancun. Cancun is brimming over with underwater adventure.

If the Mayan Barrier Reef is not enough, and you need more, try Banderas and El Bajito coral reefs in Punta Cuncan to the north. To the east, visit the Aristos and San Miguel coral reefs.

Ecological Parks and Lagoons

Cancun is unique in all its numerous water sports and natural beauty, yet it also houses some of the finest and most beautiful ecological parks in the world.

Snorkel the caverns and cenotes, play in the clear water, take a sunset cruise, hike, and visit the natural beauty of mangroves and jungle. Places like Xcaret, Tres Rios, and Xel-ha are amazing, and don't forget to play

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