Family Friendly Cancun Attractions

Posted on September 3, 2007
Filed Under Family Vacations, Attractions |

So you’ve brought airline tickets, reserved a hotel, and rented a car for your get-a-way vacation in Caunun, Mexico. Now what? Cancun is well known for its tourism and attracts millions of tourists each year. With 140 hotels, 24,000 rooms and 380 restaurants, it’s hard to pick and choose what to do and where to go. Well now you don’t have to stress in planning your vacation in Cancun, here is a list of the best theme parks and restaurants to go to during your vacation.
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Xel- Ha Eco Theme Park- With water surrounding almost of all of Cancun, there are lots of places that offer aquatic adventures. Xel-Ha is by far the best place to go for any aquatic needs from diving to swimming with dolphins. I personally went snorkeling, and it was the best snorkeling experience I ever had. There were so many fishes swimming around, and you could actually touch some of them.

Xcaret- Another alternative to Xel-Ha is the popular Xcaret. Xcaret has everything Xel-Ha has but with lower quality and a higher price. I also went snorkeling in Xcaret, and I was quite disappointed. Despite being more popular than Xel-Ha, the water tasted bad and there were barely any fishes.

El Centro- El Centro is great for all your appetite and shopping needs. There you will find tons of shops and restaurants while being relatively peaceful. The markets there have non-fixed prices meaning you can bargain with the shopkeepers getting great deals. Here is a bargaining tip: Always offer 1/3 of what the shopkeeper offers. Usually the shopkeeper will then offer 2/3 of the original price saving you a lot of money.

Chichen Itza- Go, take your family to discover the greatness of the Mayan civilization. Chichen Itza gives you an awe aspiring experience as you explore the ruins of the once great civilization including temples and towns. There is no air conditioning there, so it’s recommended to take a lot of water.

Captain’s Cove- Located in the resort area, Captain’s Cove is a great place to take your family for lunch or dinner. They specialize in seafood, and everything is cooked in an authentic Caribbean style. Some of the popular dishes include lobster, shrimp, and steak.

These are just some of the great tourist attractions available in Cancun, Mexico. If it’s your first time there, these places are great to visit.

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One Response to “Family Friendly Cancun Attractions”

Kathy on September 9th, 2007 8:20 am

Can anyone tell me where I can get a great massage in Cancun that isn’t in the Hotels - and probably costs 1/2 the price they charge?

Thanks so much,

Kathy

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