TripSmithCancun
A curated guide to Cancun, Mexico: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Dolphins Beach 4.8★ (29,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Xcaret Park 4.8★ (117,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Xel-Há 4.8★ (60,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Xplor Park 4.8★ (31,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Chichén Itzá 4.8★ (137,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Xoximilco Cancún 4.8★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Torre Escénica del Embarcadero de Cancún 4.7★ (4,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Tulum 4.7★ (71,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Harry's Steakhouse & Raw Bar | Cancun 4.9★ (9,300 reviews) · Steak
- Restaurante Mediterraneo 4.9★ (2,700 reviews) · Restaurant
- La Pizzarra Puerto Cancun 4.9★ (4,500 reviews) · Italian
- Nicoletta | Italian restaurant in Cancun 4.8★ (4,300 reviews) · Italian
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cancún 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- RosaNegra | Latin American Restaurant in Cancun 4.5★ (3,900 reviews) · Nuevo Latino restaurant
- Café con Gracia 4.5★ (5,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Café del Profesor 4.6★ (1,700 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- Mandala Nightclub 4.5★ (3,100 reviews) · Bar
- Monkey Business Cancún 4.5★ (3,100 reviews) · Bar
- Coco Bongo Cancun 4.4★ (12,000 reviews) · Bar
- Mandala Beach Club 4.4★ (3,200 reviews) · Bar
- Mala Madre 4.6★ (1,500 reviews) · Espresso bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Dolphins Beach
- Afternoon: Xplor Park
- Dinner: Harry's Steakhouse & Raw Bar | Cancun
- Nightcap: Mandala Nightclub
Day 2
- Morning: Xcaret Park
- Afternoon: Chichén Itzá
- Dinner: Restaurante Mediterraneo
- Nightcap: Monkey Business Cancún
Day 3
- Morning: Xel-Há
- Afternoon: Xoximilco Cancún
- Dinner: La Pizzarra Puerto Cancun
- Nightcap: Coco Bongo Cancun
This is a starting shape — plan your own Cancun trip →
Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Cancun?
With 27 notable sights and 14 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.