Things to Do in Cancun This Winter

Soar high above the shimmering sea and towering hotels of Cancun during an exhilarating 30-minute Cancun Parasailing Adventure. See the resort’s most spectacular sights from a unique perspective and fly with a friend in a parasail that comfortably seats two passengers. Feel your adrenaline levels soar as you launch into the air and gaze at the sprawling city during your exciting experience.

Sail to Isla Mujeres for a fun-filled beach day on this all-inclusive tour from Cancun. With the professional-grade National Geographic–certified snorkel gear provided, you’ll explore the transparent waters at two great locations. When you’re hungry, a tasty Maya-style buffet lunch and an open bar await at a beach club to satisfy your appetites. Enjoy free time to pick up gifts and souvenirs downtown, and check out the back canals of Isla Mujeres, referred to as the Venice of Cancun. Hotel transport included.

Explore Chichen Itza with a small group, entering through the Mayaland Resort to skip the long entry lines. On this full-day excursion, follow an expert guide through the Pyramid of Kukulcán and the rest of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a buffet lunch of regional and international dishes before spending the rest of the day at the resort hotel swimming at the pool or a beautiful cenote. Plus, you can relax at Viator's exclusive on-site hospitality suite.

Take off from Cancun to see the Mayan ruins in Tulum, and spend time on Quinta Avenida in Playa del Carmen on this 10-hour tour, including round-trip transport. First, learn about the history of the ruins from your guide before exploring them on your own. Then, wander down the area in Playa del Carmen full of shops, boutiques, restaurants, and cafes, or just head down to the beach.

Discover the unique landscape of Las Coloradas, the famous pink lakes, with a private boat tour at the National Park of Rio Lagartos. Ideal for bird watching (pink flamingos, eagles, herons...) and to encounter crocodiles!

Set sail from Cancun aboard the Jolly Roger pirate ship for a kid-friendly evening of dining, dancing on deck, and swashbuckling shows. Watch a crew of talented buccaneers bring the Caribbean’s pirate past to life, as they fire cannons, swing from the yard arms and battle it out with cutlasses and flint locks. Enjoy dinner and unlimited drinks from an international menu of seafood, hearty mains and vegetarian entrees, then see an unforgettable firework display over the sea.