Day trips from Cancún
Day trips from Cancún open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are December to March, with highs around 85°F (29°C) and about 6 rainy days a month.
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Places to go from Cancún
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Cozumel
- An island of reef diving and snorkelling, reached by ferry. About 53 miles away.
- Ek Balam
- A Maya site with a climbable pyramid and stucco carvings. About 86 miles away.
- Isla Mujeres
- A small island with calm beaches, by ferry from Cancún. About 8 miles away.
- Coba
- Jungle Maya ruins, explored by bike. About 74 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Cancún month by month
Averages for Cancún, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 83 (29) | 85 (29) | 87 (31) | 90 (32) | 92 (33) | 92 (34) | 93 (34) | 94 (34) | 92 (33) | 89 (32) | 86 (30) | 84 (29) |
| Low °F (°C) | 67 (19) | 67 (20) | 69 (21) | 72 (22) | 75 (24) | 76 (25) | 76 (25) | 76 (25) | 75 (24) | 74 (23) | 71 (22) | 68 (20) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 8 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:26 pm | 6:45 pm | 6:57 pm | 7:06 pm | 7:18 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:32 pm | 7:18 pm | 6:51 pm | 6:23 pm | 6:06 pm | 6:08 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Cancún?
December to March. Expect highs around 85°F (29°C) and about 6 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are August and July.
What's the closest day trip from Cancún?
Isla Mujeres, about 8 miles away: a small island with calm beaches, by ferry from Cancún. Cozumel, about 53 miles away: an island of reef diving and snorkelling, reached by ferry. Coba, about 74 miles away: jungle Maya ruins, explored by bike.
Where can I book day trips in Cancún?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
