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Merida and Cancun: A One Week Itinerary

By Suzanne Barbezat, About.com

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Cancun Itinerary - Days 5 to 7

Cancun

View of Cancun

Photo by Guillermo Aldana, courtesy of the Mexican Tourism Board.

Cancun, on the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, is Mexico's biggest and most popular resort area. With stunning beaches, luxury hotels and resorts, fine dining, impressive Mayan archaeological sites nearby, and activities for all ages and tastes, it's no wonder 3 million tourists visit Cancun each year.

Getting there: Cancun has an International Airport, but if you're coming from Merida (200 miles away), you'll want to come over land so you can visit Chichen Itza on the way.

Day 5 - Go scuba diving or snorkeling.

Day 6 - Take a day trip to Tulum, a beautiful archaeological site on the coast south of Cancun and Xel-Ha, a water theme park.

Day 7 - Take it easy on the beach. Refine your sandcastle building skills.

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