Caribbean & Latin America
Cancún & Riviera Maya, Mexico
Caribbean beaches, cenotes and Mayan ruins.
| Best time to visit | Dec–Apr |
|---|---|
| Region | Caribbean & Latin America |
| Main airports | CUN |
Guides for Cancún & Riviera Maya, Mexico
Things to do
Things to do in Cancún: beaches, day trips and Holbox
The best of Cancún's Hotel Zone, Isla Mujeres, cenotes, Chichén Itzá, Tulum and Cozumel, plus how to add a few nights on Holbox.
Comparisons
Cancún or Punta Cana? How to choose your Caribbean beach vacation
Two of the most popular warm-weather escapes from the US, compared on beaches, things to do, resorts and flights.
Comparisons
Best Caribbean islands for a winter getaway from the US
Nine warm escapes from 1 to 5 hours away, including two that don't need a passport for US citizens.
Best time to go
Best time to visit Cancún: weather, seaweed and crowds month by month
When Cancún is driest, when the sargassum seaweed tends to arrive, and when to go for the best prices.
Travel tips
Spring break 2027: 10 warm trips from the US, by flight time
Ideas for families, couples and college groups, from passport-free Puerto Rico to Costa Rica's dry season.
Popular tours and tickets in Cancún
Cancun Bay Sunset Catamaran Dinner Experience with Open Bar
FromUS$129
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Cancun Brewery Tour with Craft Beer Tasting
FromUS$111.85
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Jungle Tour with Speedboat & Snorkel in Cancun
FromUS$71
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Starting prices, checked 13 Nov 2026. They can change.
Flights to Cancún & Riviera Maya, Mexico
| Route | Airports | Return from | Best season at destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York to Cancún | JFK → CUN | $314 | Dec–Apr |
| Toronto to Cancún | YYZ → CUN | CA$365 | Dec–Apr |