Top Cancun Art & Culture

Dance the night away at CoCo Bongo, one the most extravagant nightclubs in Cancun. Cover bands of popular musicians like Beyoncé, the Beatles, Madonna, and Lady Gaga perform every night. Watch a spectacular light show, remarkable acrobats, and live musical entertainment. Sip unlimited drinks from the domestic open bar as you dance, watch the show, and meet new friends. Upgrade to the VIP Pass to use the club's special entrance and get a better view of the stage while enjoying unlimited premium bar service.

Experience tablecloth dining along with the Cirque du Soleil® show 'JOYÁ' at the Vidanta Riviera Maya resort. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the story of an alchemist and his granddaughter seeking out the secrets of life. The show draws on the heritage and history of Mexico to weave the story, presented in an intimate dinner theatre in the jungle of the Riviera Maya.

Interact with the world of the ancient Maya during a ‘temazcal' purification ceremony led by a local expert. Meaning ‘house of heat,’ temazcal is a type of Maya sweat lodge. Follow up with a cenote swim and a dinner of Maya cuisine after you learn to make your own tortillas. This 4-hour evening experience includes a professional guide and round-trip hotel transport from Cancun.

Hit the streets of Cancun with a local guide who shows you some of the city’s vibrant street art. Many of the pieces are by local and international artists done at the Cancun edition of Meeting of Styles, a gathering of renowned artists in cities around the world. Your guide educates you about different styles and techniques of street art so you’ll have a new appreciation for this popular form of creativity.

Explore Tulum Ruins, Coba Ruins, Cenote and the popular Quinta Avenida of Playa del Carmen in this fantastic tour. The greatest attraction at the Tulum Ruins is its location. Built on a bluff facing the rising sun, this ruin site is the only Maya settlement located on the beaches of the Caribbean. The views continue to be described as spectacular as millions of people visit this Maya ruin in the Riviera Maya. Archaeologists believe Cobá was one of the most important ruin sites on the Yucatan Peninsula. The design and purpose of this settlement was very different from other Mayan cities, with various settlements existing in one area. The white roads lead from each settlement to the main pyramid, Nohoch Mul. Learn more about this off-the-beaten-track Mayan Ruin. When visiting you must see 5th Avenue Playa Del Carmen or “Quinta”. This pedestrian street runs parallel to the beach and has the bulk of tourist attractions including shops, restaurants, and street entertainment.

Ideal for both lovers of adventure and culture, this 8-hour tour of the Coba archaeological site is both enriching and flexible. Alongside your expert guide, you’ll explore the ancient archaeological site of Coba on a bicycle to cover more ground in less time. Then, opt to either make pottery and create culinary classics in a Mayan village, or increase your adrenaline levels with a zipline ride and cenote swim. Dinner and hotel pickup and drop-off in Playa del Carmen are included — upgrade for an indulgent lobster dinner and a Mayan show.

We will meet in a true hidden gem in the heart of the city for an introduction, then proceed to explore the cobbled web of alleys and backstreets in search of world renowned street art. Our route takes you directly to some of the best pieces in the city, getting your creative juices flowing. You’ll learn about the laws of the wall and gain an appreciation for the side of the artist’s that you don’t see when walking on the street. When inspiration is high, we arrive to the artistic studio where one of the best local street artists will teach you how to make tags, throw ups, stencil. An artistic, fun and scintillating afternoon. It's like a progressive gathering with new friends!

Don't waste your precious nighttime in Cancun waiting in line outside a club. This package promises you a VIP experience at the top nightlife venue of Coco Bongo. Not only will you skip the line to get, you'll also enjoy an open bar all night.

Visit the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza on a full-day tour from Cancun to a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at a local restaurant for a buffet lunch, take a guided tour of Chichen Itza’s towering pyramids and ball courts, enjoy time to explore the site on your own, then cool off in an underground cenote. This tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport from Cancun.

Save hours of waiting in line at one of the New7Wonders of the World with skip-the-line entry to Chichen Itza. Booking your admission ticket in advance allows you to arrive at the Mayan ruins at any time of day and still beat the crowds. Explore at your own pace without the rush of guided tours and admire highlights such as the Temple of Warriors and the Ball Court.

The Yucatan Peninsula offers visitors a treasure trove of history, from the pre-Columbian archeological sites of the Maya civilization, to 16th century towns settled by the Spanish. Experience this history firsthand with a full-day tour from Cancun or the Riviera Maya. See the ancient Maya site Chichen Itza (admission not included) the pyramid of Kukulcan, and explore the architecture in Valladolid. After a busy day exploring, refresh yourself in the waters of the Ik Kil cenote, and enjoy a delicious buffet meal.

Open the gate to Chichen Itza and be one of its first visitors of the day on this full-day tour from Cancun. An archaeologist guide escorts your group through a private entrance and takes you around the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s most notable landmarks, including the Kukulcan Temple, Ball Game Court, and Temple of the Warriors. Meet a Maya priest, visit the Mayan Planetarium, and dig into a sumptuous buffet lunch. Luxury van transport and access to Viator's hospitality suite at the Mayaland Hotel are included.

Enjoy transport to Chichen Itza, a welcome suite in the Mayaland Resort and use of the resort’s facilities with this Viator Exclusive, available nowhere else! Travel to and from the UNESCO site by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz van. Upon arrival, a guide assists you in purchasing admission to Chichen Itza (own expense) and escorts you through a private entrance, allowing you to bypass the crowds waiting in line. Enter and leave the archaeological zone as you like, relax in the welcome suite and make use of Mayaland’s amenities. Bonus: a booklet of discounts included!

Uncover the mystifying mysteries of the ancient Mayans on an enriching and explorative 8-day tour of the Yucatan’s most significant archeological sites from Cancun. On this personalized small-group tour, explore the ancient World Wonder of Chichen Itza with a knowledgeable guide. Delve other atmospheric ruins such as Uxmal, El Baklam, Tulum and more, while gaining fascinating insight into the unique culture and intriguing history of the region. Travel in comfort, feast upon sublime local specialties and luxuriate in lavish hotel accommodations during your spectacular journey through the Yucatan Peninsula.

See what remains of the Maya empire and culture during this full-day, guided tour through two ancient cities. Discover the construction, history, and tradition within the walled Maya ruins in Tulum and climb the pyramid of Nohoch Mul in Coba before a guided tour. Unwind with a swim in a whimsical cenote and enjoy lunch at local restaurant.

Combine ancient history with adventure on a 9-hour tour of the Tulum archaeological site and an underground cenote. Departing from Cancun, you’ll take a guided tour of Tulum Mayan ruins, enhanced by a backdrop of the Caribbean Sea, and learn about the history of the Mayan empire. Then, head to Aktun Chen Park to swim and snorkel in subterranean cenotes and limestone caves. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore the archaeological ruins of Tulum and Coba as your guide unveils the culture of the ancient Maya civilization. Then visit the Maya village of Esmeralda where you can swim in a beautiful cenote and partake in an authentic indigenous meal. Hotel transport is provided from Riviera Maya hotels.

With this Viator Exclusive, get an early start to your sightseeing at Chichen Itza, one of the most popular sites of the Yucatán Peninsula. Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site with an archaeologist as your private guide and gain essential insights into Mexico’s past. Skip the crowds and see sections that traditional tours don’t visit. 

Dance and party the night away at the best nightclubs in Cancun, Mexico. Party-hop to 3 of the top clubs in Cancun on this 6-hour evening that includes VIP service and unlimited drinks. Skip standing in long lines with VIP entry. Cancun's nightlife scene is yours to explore on this VIP nightclub experience.

Experience the traditional Maya purification ritual of temazcal with a Maya shaman on a 6-hour cultural tour from Cancun that includes round-trip hotel transport, and dinner with a local family. Use a wood-fired steam bath, swim in a jungle cenote, and learn about daily life and heritage in a Maya community.

Swap the beach for a fix of culture and history on this tour to the Tulum and Coba archaeological zones. Explore clifftop Maya ruins, climb the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula, and swim in a jungle cenote. Opt to rent a bike or hire a bicitaxi and ride between the pyramids.

Visit the ruins of Tulum and Coba in addition to the Playa del Carmen on a full-day tour from Cancun or the Mayan Riviera. This combination tour starts with a guided tour of Tulum, followed by time to explore the site further on your own. Continue to the Coba Ruins and enjoy a restaurant lunch buffet before touring the Mayan archaeological site, including the Nohoch Muul pyramid and Tamchah-ha cenote. Finish with a look around the city of Playa del Carmen.

It has the title of the second most visited archaeological zone in Mexico, named one of the new 7 wonders of the world. You will visit the main attractions with a bilingual guide who will delve into the history while visiting the castle, the temple of the warriors, ball game, the observatory. Afterwards you will have free time to achieve the perfect picture of the Pyramid of Kukulkan, HERITAGE OF HUMANITY, later you will meet a crystalline cenote where you can also enjoy a delicious typical Yucatecan food.

Combine ancient Maya sites with a traditional temazcal sweat lodge on a full-day, private tour to Coba and Tulum from Cancun that includes all entrance fees, activities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a buffet lunch. Climb the highest pyramid in the Yucatan, explore ruins at the edge of a Caribbean beach, then experience a Maya cleansing ceremony with a local shaman.