by Alaina M. Coyle

Created on: May 12, 2010

Cancun, Mexico is as fun and exciting as it is beautiful.  The variety of thrilling tours and gorgeous attractions make it easy to find activities for every type of personality to enjoy. From sun-loving beach bums to the adventurous thrill-seekers, Cancun offers something for everyone. Start your day with a relaxing boat tour, experience a once-in-a-lifetime dolphin encounter, and end your night with an indescribable trip through Cancun’s hottest nightclubs.

Boat Tours

Take a ride on the Caribbean Funday, a pleasure boat that sails to the beautiful island of Isla Mujeres. This luxury boat offers an entire day filled with activities. Take part in a variety of sports, enjoy water slides, or simply chill with a cocktail. Take a kayak tour around the island, or indulge in a relaxing massage. This entertaining boat tour serves lunch and tropical drinks, and departs from the Caribbean Carnaval Pier at Playa Tortugas.

Want to get wet? For an adventure that not only puts you in the water, but also in the driver’s seat, check out the Jungle Tour located at the Sunrise Marina. You will drive your own speedboat through the Nichupte mangroves where you will see a variety of tropical animals in their natural habitat.  You will then head to the second largest coral reef in the world to snorkel and see amazing undersea life.

Adventures

Just a short drive away from Cancun is the lovely Riviera Maya where you can experience zip-lining, swimming through caverns, driving through the jungle and paddling a rowboat through beautiful grottoes. Xplor is a park that features a fantastic buffet restaurant in addition to all these thrilling adventures. You can reserve a spot on a tour bus that will transport you from Cancun to Riviera Maya for a day filled with incomparable activities.

If you are looking for an unforgettable experience in Cancun, swim with the dolphins. At the Interactive Aquarium inside La Isla Mall, you will learn about, pet, and swim with these amazing creatures. Have your picture taken getting a friendly kiss, and even take a breathtaking ride across the pool by two dolphins that push your feet. Afterwards, make sure you buy the video of your encounter. Other attractions in Cancun feature swimming with dolphins, but are more expensive. At La Isla, you can enjoy the interactive aquarium after your dolphin encounter.

To experience the fascinating Mayan culture, make it a priority to visit Chichen Itza. This is one of the most stunning archeological

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