How to get there, where to eat, tours and activities, where to rent and where to stay in each destination of the Mexican Caribbean.
Gateway to the Mexican Caribbean: Hotel Zone, downtown, Puerto Cancún and Costa Mujeres.
View guideLaid-back island minutes from Cancún, with shallow beaches and golf-cart transport.
View guideCar-free island of sand streets, calm beaches and wildlife: whale sharks, flamingos and bioluminescence.
View guideFishing town with a protected reef, a relaxed pace and very close to Cancún airport.
View guideCosmopolitan resort city with Fifth Avenue, nightlife and access to Cozumel and the big parks.
View guideOceanfront ruins, cenotes and a beach hotel zone; with its own airport and the Maya Train.
View guideMagical Town on the Lagoon of Seven Colors, with cenotes, a fort and a relaxed atmosphere.
View guideSouthern coastal village with a boardwalk, a nearby reef and a cruise port (Costa Maya).
View guideRemote far-south village known for diving, snorkeling and fly fishing in a national reef park.
View guideCapital of Quintana Roo, on the bay and next to Belize; a base for Maya ruins and Bacalar.
View guideInformational mentions to guide advisors and clients. The Cancun List does not sell, market or receive payment from any of the businesses mentioned. TripAdvisor ratings as of September 2026; schedules, routes and availability may change, confirm before recommending.