Viva Vacations: Cancun

Cancun Mexico

Cancun is a city located on the southeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is a major world-renowned tourist destination, as well as being the seat of the municipality of Benito Juárez. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, and is one of the easternmost points in Mexico. Cancún is located just north of Mexico's Caribbean coast resort band known as the Riviera Maya. Cancun, located in the Yucatan region of Mexico, has many great attractions. Start with the white sand beaches of Cancun City. In the jungles of Yucatan lies one of the largest and best preserved archaeological sites in Mexico, Chichen Itza. The world famous Mayan ruins with thousands of years of history are one of the most visited sites in the world. Cancun is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Isla Mujeres, a small gorgeous island close to Cancun, is simply spectacular. The magical underwater natural pools known as Cenotes are a big draw around the Cancun area. Many have rocky edge formations above them. Outside of Cancun we find Tulum, a unique site where you can go for a swim in turquoise waters and visit the famous ruins of Mayan civilizationCancun has lots to offer. With its mix of tropical beaches, ancient ruins and modern resorts, this area is simply the perfect vacation destination for everyone. Modern Cancun offers wonderful white sand beaches and turquoise sea, great restaurants, lively clubs and activities of every type imaginable.

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Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN)

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The Mariachi route (2026)

27 Destinations 16 Nights

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From US$2,504 Per person

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Destinations: Mexico City, Tlalpujahua, Patzcuaro, Morelia, Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Queretaro, Ciudad Tula, Puebla, Oaxaca, Mitla, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Agua Azul, Chiapas, Palenque, Campeche, Merida, Izamal, Chichen Itza, Rio Lagartos, Riviera Maya, Cancun

Mexican Roots and Routes (2026)

19 Destinations 14 Nights

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From US$2,403 Per person

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Destinations: Mexico City, Queretaro, Ciudad Tula, Puebla, Oaxaca, Mitla, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Agua Azul, Chiapas, Palenque, Campeche, Merida, Izamal, Chichen Itza, Rio Lagartos, Riviera Maya, Cancun

Yucatan Pearls (2026)

6 Destinations 3 Nights

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From US$740 Per person

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Destinations: Cancun, Merida, Izamal, Chichen Itza, Rio Lagartos, Riviera Maya, Cancun

Mexican Heritage and Adventure (2026)

13 Destinations 10 Nights

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From US$2,113 Per person

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Destinations: Mexico City, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Agua Azul, Chiapas, Palenque, Campeche, Merida, Izamal, Chichen Itza, Rio Lagartos, Riviera Maya, Cancun

From Mexico City to Cancun (2026)

18 Destinations 11 Nights

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Image - From Mexico City to Cancun (2026)

From US$1,942 Per person

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Destinations: Mexico City, San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, Oaxaca, Mitla, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Agua Azul, Chiapas, Palenque, Campeche, Merida, Izamal, Chichen Itza, Rio Lagartos, Riviera Maya, Cancun

Complete Cuba and Mexico (2026)

32 Destinations 22 Nights

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From US$3,839 Per person

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Destinations: Havana, Guama, Playa Giron, Cienfuegos, Cuba, Trinidad, Havana, Mexico City, Tlalpujahua, Patzcuaro, Morelia, Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Queretaro, Ciudad Tula, Puebla, Oaxaca, Mitla, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Agua Azul, Chiapas, Palenque, Campeche, Merida, Izamal, Chichen Itza, Rio Lagartos, Riviera Maya, Cancun

Paths of History (2026)

17 Destinations 13 Nights

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From US$2,200 Per person

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Destinations: Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Mitla, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Agua Azul, Chiapas, Palenque, Campeche, Merida, Izamal, Chichen Itza, Rio Lagartos, Riviera Maya, Cancun