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Cancun gems: discover the soul of Cancun

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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.
5 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

What makes this experience truly special is not only the places you'll visit, but the way you'll experience them.

With small groups, typically 4 to 6 guests, you'll enjoy a relaxed pace, plenty of time for questions, photos, and meaningful conversations with your guide. If you're traveling with family or friends, we're happy to organize the experience exclusively for your group.

Throughout the day, you'll discover a different side of Cancun: the fascinating legacy of the Maya, breathtaking Caribbean views, and the vibrant local market where Cancun residents shop every day.
Rather than simply visiting these places, you'll learn their stories, traditions, and everyday life, gaining a deeper understanding of the city beyond the hotel zone.

Our goal is for you to leave feeling that you've truly experienced the soul of Cancun, not just its famous beaches.

Important: This experience requires a minimum booking of 4 guests.

What's Included

  • Bottled water A complimentary bottle of water x person
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities for guide are optional and appreciated as a kind gesture for their knowledge and service.
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Meeting Location

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Blvd. Kukulcan km 16.5
Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Mayan Museum of Cancun

You know that Cancun is not just beach and drinks, and that's why you're booking this excursion, where we just start showing you the Mayan Museum, right in the middle of the hotel zone, explaining to you a bit of Mayan history, while exploring the amazing gardens and beautiful Caribbean nature, passing through the Mexican tradition of the "alebrijes", statues of folkloric colored creatures.Cancun (Kaan kuum, in the Mayan language, meaning "the snake nest") cannot be really explored, without starting with its Mayan traditions and cultures, perfectly exposed in this museum and explained by our guides.The museum is immersed in an amazing jungle, where you will admire huge ceiba trees, representing Life for the Mayans, and connecting their three worlds.The Mexican traditions are exposed too, especially represented by the "alebrijes" statues, where the imagination of a sculptor gives life to colored creatures, a mix of different animals.This is just the beginning of our adventure!
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Playa Delfines

Cancun is famous all over the world for its white sands beaches and blue waters, and one of our stops is right at the panoramic terrace of Playa Delfines, where you can take amazing pictures while admiring Mother Nature's beauties.Your guide will be happy to take pictures of you and your family and friends, showing your happiness to see such an iconic place of the Caribbean Sea!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mercado 23

Local life cannot be experienced without visiting a local market and seeing local vendors, admiring their products' intense colours, and smelling the typical flavours of Mexican cuisine!We prefer taking you to a smaller market, not that crowded and touristic like the bigger one, to let you experience where the local people are really going to shop and eat, because our idea is to live a realistic Mexican life, not visiting touristic shops, where forcing you to buy products, to get commissions eventually.Mexican people are naturally friendly and you will feel comfortable visiting their stands, without any pressure to buy anything, but just giving them a nice smile, while passing through colourful fruits and vegetables, smelling flowers and local food.Our meal will be at the end of the excursion, at an international restaurant, where sitting and eating comfortably good food, having air conditioning on, offering vegetarian and vegan options too, and also caring for possible allergies
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cancun gems: discover the soul of Cancun?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cancun gems: discover the soul of Cancun?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water. A complimentary bottle of water x person.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities for guide are optional and appreciated as a kind gesture for their knowledge and service.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Cancun gems: discover the soul of Cancun is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cancun gems: discover the soul of Cancun will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Bottled waterA complimentary bottle of water x person
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities for guide are optional and appreciated as a kind gesture for their knowledge and service.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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