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There are so many activities to do in Cancun that it’s hard
to list everything. Below, is a list posted alphabetically. If you
call any of these phone numbers from the US you need to first dial
011-52-998-then the number. In Cancun, call as posted. Note: Rivera
Maya, and Playa Del Carmen are 20 to 30 minutes south of Cancun
by car.
Aquariums:
• La
Isla Shopping Center, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 883-0411
• Xcaret, Mayan
Rivera, Tel: 883-3144
ATV’s:
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Rancho
Loma Benito, Rivera Maya
Ride on the beach or in the jungle.
Beaches:
The entire
coast is federal property and, therefore, open to all. The private
beach at the Salvia is a combination of crushed coral & sea
shells making it a bright white and, at 90 degree daytime temperature,
cool to the touch. The beach about 100 yards south is ideal for
swimming and body surfing. The Salvia Beach Condo has warmed the
water for you to a pleasant 85 degrees! From downtown Cancun to
Punta Cancun the coast is protected by off-shore Isla Mujeres island
with virtually no surf, whereas the wide-open beaches in front of
the Salvia all the way down the “Hotel Zone” enjoy surf.
Playa Del Carmen is, also an excellent place to travel to, just
22 miles south of Cancun. You can enjoy a traditional Mexican beach
experience where restaurants and bars are right on the sand.
Boat Trips:
• Isla Discovery,
Tel: 849-4621 or The Golden Cruise, Tel: 849-4748
Inexpensive tours to Isla Mujeres island just north of Cancun.
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Jet ski Jungle Tour,
Aqua World, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 848-8300
You can book all Aqua World events at the Salvia tour desk or
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Cancun Queen,
Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 848-8300
Lobster dinner cruise in a Mississippi paddle wheel boat.
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• Captain
Hook Pirate Show & Lobster Dinner, Hotel Zone, Cancun,
Tel: 849-4451
Dinner/Pirate show with lots of swordplay on a pirate galleon, argh!
• Jet
Skis, See the Salvia tour desk to rent a jet ski as you try
to tame the Caribbean surf. Rentals are in half hour increments.
Bowling:
• Bol
Kukulcan, Kukulan Plaza, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 885-3425
• Wol-Ha, Ave. Tulum, Downtown Cancun, Tel: 887-2616
Bullfights:
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Bullfights & World Famous Charreria, Downtown Cancun,
Tel: 884-8372
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Cruises:
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"The Golden Cruise",
“A
tour to Isla Mujeres in an exclusive three level cruiser; a
restaurant, a piano bar and a tanning deck. The fun includes
snorkeling with rays and sharks, bike riding, kayaking,
buffet lunch and open bar.
As optional activities, snorkel the reef or explore on a
golf cart. Tel.: 849-4748”
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Crocodiles:
• Crococun,
Puerto Morelos, Rivera Maya, Tel: 850-3719
Diving:
• Cancun
Fishing Charters, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 848-1859
• Bluewater
Adventures, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 849-4444
• Manta Divers,
Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 849-4050
• Solo Buceo,
Punta Cancun, Tel: 883-3979
Dolphins:
•
Interactive Aquarium, La Isla Shopping Center, Hotel Zone,
Cancun, Tel: 883-0411
• Atlantida
Cancun, Parque Nizuk, Book Reservations Online
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Xcaret, Eco Park,
Mayan Rivera, Tel: 883-3144
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Xel-Ha, Eco Park, Mayan Rivera, Tel: 883-3143
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Eco Tourist
Parks:
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Xcaret, Eco Park,
Mayan Rivera, Tel: 883-3144
This is a must see! Swim in underground rivers, swim with
the dolphin, huge aquarium, snorkel the coral reefs, and visit
eco archaeological sites. You can meet the Xcaret bus in the
“Hotel Zone”
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Xel-Ha, Eco Park, Mayan Rivera, Tel: 883-3143
This is one of the best places to put on snorkel and fins
and swim around the coral reefs as you view some of the most
beautiful and colorful fish in the Caribbean. You can, also,
swim with the dolphin.
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Garrafon, Tel:
883-3143
Snorkel in the shallow reefs right next to the shore of Isla
Mujeres. Enjoy zip line rides, underwater strolls, kayaking,
tyrolean rappelling, and top of the world view from Garrafon’s
observation tower.
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• Tres
Rios, Tel: 887-8077
Located between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. Enjoy a day of snorkeling,
horseback riding, scuba diving, kayak racing, or relaxing on the
beach.
Fishing:
• Aqua
World, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 848-8300
• Cancun Aqua
Sports, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 898-4312
• Cancun
Fish Charters, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 892-4102
• Cancun Fishing
Charters, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 848-1859
• Kianah’s
Sportsfishing, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 888-825-2644 US
Go Karts:
• Go
Karts, Puerto Morelos, Rivera Maya, Tel: 882-1246
Drive these FAST go karts at speeds up to 70 mph! (100 km)
Golf:
• Cancun
Golf Club Pok-Ta-Pok, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 883-1230
Robert Trent Jones course built in 1976. Par 72.
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Hilton
Cancun Golf Club, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 881-8000
• Golf
Club Moon Palace, Mayan Rivera, Tel: 866-385-0256
Jack Nicholas par 72.
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Playacar
Golf Club, Playa Del Carmen, Tel: 866-385-0256 US
Horseback
Riding:
• Rancho
Loma Bonito, Rivera Maya
Ride
on the beach or through the jungle.
Jet Ski
Jungle Tours:
• Aqua
Fun, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 885-2930
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Best
Day Tours, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 866-645-6309 US
Maya Ruins:
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Chichen Itza, Merida
Must See! Founded in 514 AD. Observatory, Ball Court, Sacred
Cenote (Sacrifices), Jaguar Throne, and the El Castillio pyramid.
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• Grey
Line Tour, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 849-4545
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Tulum, Rivera Maya
1200 AD Temple and grounds set on the ocean. Newest example
of Mayan life and finest jewel of their legacy. Combine this
tour with a trip to nearby Xel-Ha.
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Motorcycles
– Harley Rentals:
• Eagle
Rider of Cancun, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 885-2065
Rent a Harley Sportster, Fat Boy, or Low Rider.
Movie Theaters:
• Cinemark,
La Isla Shopping Center, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 883-5604
• Cinepolis
and Cinepolis VIP, Plaza Las Americas, Downtown Cancun,
Tel: 884-2132
Most movies in English with Spanish subtitles. Cinepolis VIP 6 has
leather chairs with drink holders and end tables, waiter service,
1500 seats and huge screen.
Observation
Towers:
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• El
Embarcadero, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 849-4848
Four locations: Cancun, Garrafon Park Isla Mujeres, Xcaret Rivera
Maya, Punta Maya Cozumel
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Parasailing:
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Aqua World,
Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 848-8300
Sky Rider. Tandem side-by-side parasail.
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Phones:
• Verizon
wireless is now in Cancun. Switch your Verizon cell phone service
to the "North America" plan for the time you visit here
and you can call home at no additional charge. Simply dial 001-Area
Code-Number to complete your call. Can you hear me know?
• Phone
cards are for sale at the OXXO Minimart. Short walking distance
south of the Salvia or second level at the Forum By The Sea plaza
just north of the Salvia
In room phone at your suite at the Salvia.
Rental Cars:
You don’t
need a rental car from the Airport as there are inexpensive shuttles
that will take you to the Hotel Zone for around $18 US per couple.
Once there the city provides great bus service for 6 peso’s
(55 cents) to anywhere on the Hotel Zone or Downtown Cancun. You
can, then, rent a car from Luis (Very Honest) in front of the Girasol
Condos, 3 buildings south for $45 per day for a mid-sized air conditioned
car. You will need to take a taxi back to the airport for about
the same 200 peso’s ($18 US).
Budget Rent A Car, Cancun Convention Center
Sea Planes
& Helicopters:
• Magic
Sky & Sea Adventures, Cancun and Cozumel, Tel: 885-1720
Shopping
– Local Crafts:
• Flea
Market. Located right across the street from the Salvia, you
can find Silver, pottery, leather, shirts, and blankets.
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Plaza La Fiesta, Hotel Zone, Cancun
Best place! No hassels and all the same merchandise and more!
Locations: Across the street past the flea market next TGI
Fridays, La Isla Shopping Center, and Playa Del Carmen.
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• La
Casa Del Arte Popular Mexicano, El Embarcadero, Hotel Zone,
Cancun, Tel: 849-4848
Shopping
– Malls:
• Forum
By The Sea, Hotel Zone, Cancun
Located
next door the Salvia! Home to the Hard Rock Café, Carlos
And Charlies, Rainforest Café, and Coco Bongos.
• Plaza
Kukulcan, Hotel Zone, Cancun
• Plaza
Caracol, Hotel Zone, Cancun
• Flamingo
Plaza, Hotel Zone, Cancun
• Plaza
Las Americas, Downtown Cancun
Huge!
Home to Sears and JC Penneys along with the 1500 seat movie theaters
with leather chairs called the Cinepolis VIP and Wal Mart sized
Chedraui.
Shopping
– Food & Supplies:
• Wal-Mart,
Downtown Cancun, Tel: 884-1383
Take the #2 bus from the Salvia. Must see, it’s huge! Good
place to stock up your condo while you enjoy your stay
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Soriana’s,
Downtown Cancun
Personal favorite. Similar to Wal-Mart but bigger and nicer.
This is where the locals shop. Stay on the #2 bus from Wal-Mart
and continue on a few blocks.
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• Chedraui,
Plaza Las Americas, Downtown Cancun, Tel: 887-2111
Wal-Mart sized store in the largest shopping mall in Cancun. Has
everything.
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Costco, Downtown Cancun, Tel: 881-0250
The exact same Costco as at home right down to the hot dog and coke
for $1.50. Consistancy, quantity, low prices. Just down the street
from Sorianas. Not bus friendly, you will need a transfer. Take
a cab or rental car.
• Sam’s
Club, Downtown Cancun, Tel: 881-0250
Located next door to Wal-Mart.
Shopping
- Convience:
• Oxxo,
Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 884-1685
Located next door to the Salvia to the south. Just like 7-11. Food,
snacks, calling cards, internet.
• Super
Gourmet & Deli, Forum By The Sea, Hotel Zone, Cancun,
Tel: 883-4472
Located next door to the Salvia to the east. All the 7-11 food and
snacks, along with a deli, and pharmacy. Only place in Cancun to
have Diet Pepsi (Diet Pepsi and Diet Coke are all “Light”
with a sweeter taste called “Coca Light).
Sky Diving:
• Skydive
Playa, Playa Del Carmen, Tel: 987-873-0192
Freefall, tethered, and tandem jumps. USPA approved.
Spas:
• J.W.
Marriott Hotel, Hotel Zone, Cancun, Tel: 848-9600
• Le
Meridian Hotel, Hotel Zone, Cancun
Submarines:
• Atlantis,
Atlantis Adventure, Cozumel, Tel: 987-872-5671
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