Cancun Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

On average, 3-4 days in Cancun is enough time to fully explore the Quintana Roo capital, and have some downtime where you do nothing at all. Need some suggestions? This trip breakdown should help. 

• Day One- Water World: Spend the day soaking in Cancun’s premier water attractions, such as the Interactive Aquarium, Underwater Museum, and of course, the Playa Delfines Beach. 

• Day Two- Uncover Ancient Cancun: Cancun is more than just a beach town. Take time to tour Chichen Itza, the El Rey Ruins, the San Miguelito Ruins, and of course, the Mayan Museum, an archeological hub with rare artifacts from a time lost in history. 
• Day Three- Touring Tulum: Head to the city of Cenotes (caves) and spend the day diving in the dark, wondrous waters of the Caribbean coastline’s adventure spot. Once you’re done cave exploring, head to Tulum’s historic landmarks.  
• Day Four- Take On El Centro: After some downtime in the Hotel Zone, it’s time to explore Cancun’s heart, also known as El Centro for sizzling street food, handcrafted souvenirs, and lively conversation.

Yes! Cancun is primarily a resort city built with international tourists in mind, so almost everybody within the Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone) from service workers to drivers understands and speaks English. Towards Downtown Cancun (El Centro) however, English becomes more rare. To feel more comfortable while navigating the city, keep these phrases in mind; 

• Me llamo(pronounced May Yamo) ______ [insert name]. — My name is ______ [insert name].
• ¿Cómo estás? — How are you? 
• ¿Se puede tomar agua de la llave? — Is it ok to drink tap water?
• Estoy perdido/a. — I am lost.

Aim for December to May if you want to enjoy calm waters, beautiful clear skies, warm weather, and events like the world-famous Carnaval. With that said, December to May is the busy season for a reason. Expect larger crowds and higher prices. 

June through November are the least crowded months in Cancun, as they coincide with the hurricane season, drawing away large crowds and bringing in discounted prices and a laid-back atmosphere. Look out for these events; 

• Cancun Jazz Festival
• Solfest Cancun 

June through November is Cancun’s hurricane season, with the most aggressive storms showing up in August and September. You might not get to experience some of what the city has to offer if you travel at this time, especially along the beaches, as storm warnings will limit access.

June is by far Cancun’s hottest month, with an average daily temperature of 28°C (82°F) and average highs of 33°C (91°F). Wear and often reapply sunscreen, carry a sunhat, and drink lots of water to avoid dehydration. 

Travel Tip- The June to August season brings warm weather, with average sea temperatures of 29°C, which is also the perfect temperature for a swim with Whale Sharks.

Yes. Please leave your resort, and if you really want to see Cancun’s adventurous side, travel outside of the Zona Hotelera, into the city. Cancun is one of the safest cities in Mexico, and most areas are heavily guarded. 

For the most part, yes. In Cancun, the ice is safe to eat as it’s made with treated/purified water. Cancun is a major resort town, so ice, cocktails, juices, and soft drinks are fine. Don’t drink the tap water though.