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Cancun - Beaches, water sports, lakes & rivers


Best fare found from Minneapolis to Cancun: $303

Things to Do: Beaches, water sports, lakes & rivers

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 95 attractions in Cancun
Attraction type: Other; Ship; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 95 attractions in Cancun

Water park featuring slides, snorkeling and lots of dolphins: perfect for families.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Water park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 95 attractions in Cancun

A ferry runs from this pretty beach to Isla Mujeres.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 95 attractions in Cancun

Billing itself as a "floating disco," this ship will take you on a dastardly and piratical night-time cruise.

Attraction type: Ship; Dance club/disco
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 95 attractions in Cancun

Undeveloped beach provides a great view of Cancun's Hotel Zone.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 95 attractions in Cancun

Aquaworld is the largest marina/diveshop in latin America and we offer a variety of tours and activities ranging from diving, fishing, snorkeling and parasailing. Whatever your interest or age, Aquaworld can cater for you.If you would like to try diving for the first time we offer a short course for beginners.For a tamer aquatic experience, we have a selection of snorkel tours as well as something for the non-swimmers - our SubSee Explorer.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Water park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #45 of 95 attractions in Cancun

This beach is lined with open-air cafes, restaurants and bars, making it a perfect place to scope out the crowd.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #46 of 95 attractions in Cancun

The touristy center of the region, with prestigious hotels, clusters of shopping plazas and the convention center nearby.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #63 of 95 attractions in Cancun

Take the ferry from this beach to Isla Mujeres.

Attraction type: Beach
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This beautiful beach has some of the safest waters in the region for swimming.

Attraction type: Beach
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This scenic beach is pretty to look at, but watch out in the water: the undercurrents can make it a dangerous place to swim.

Attraction type: Beach
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Take a dip in the warm waters of this beach.

Attraction type: Beach
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Lounge on the smooth, white, broad stretch of sand of this beach while gazing at the often rugged surf.

Attraction type: Beach
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This pretty beach is conveniently located near some major resort hotels.

Attraction type: Beach
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Throngs of tourists horde this pretty beach, located near some popular hotels.

Attraction type: Beach
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Tourists flock to this beautiful beach.

Attraction type: Beach
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A cruise ship with an underwater viewing deck to see the beautiful Caribbean reef in dry, air-conditioned comfort.

Attraction type: Ship
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At this marina, you can hire your own yacht or simply gaze at others owned by various celebrities.

Attraction type: Marina
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View marine life without getting in the water from this glass-bottom boat.

Attraction type: Ship
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A popular ship offering day cruises with dining and dancing.

Attraction type: Ship
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