Yucatan Adventure: 5-Day Itinerary

• Morning: Arrive at Cancun airport, transfer to hotel
• Late morning: Ferry to Isla Mujeres from Puerto Juarez (20 minutes)
• Afternoon: Rent a golf cart and explore the island. Swim at Playa Norte, visit Punta Sur.
• Evening: Seafood dinner on the island, return by ferry to Cancun

• Morning: Transfer to Playa del Carmen (1 hour south). Drop bags at hotel.
• Late morning: Cenote swimming -- visit Cenote Azul and Jardin del Eden
• Afternoon: Stroll Fifth Avenue, lunch at a seafood restaurant
• Evening: Explore Playa's restaurant and bar scene

• Morning: Early visit to Tulum Ruins (arrive at 8:00 AM opening to beat crowds)
• Mid-morning: Swim at the beach below the ruins
• Late morning: Gran Cenote for snorkeling in crystal-clear cave water
• Afternoon: Explore Tulum beach zone, lunch at a beachfront restaurant
• Evening: Return to Playa del Carmen or stay in Tulum

• Early morning: Drive or take a tour to Chichen Itza (2.5 hours from Playa)
• Morning: Explore the archaeological site with a guide -- El Castillo, the Ball Court, the Observatory
• Lunch: In Valladolid, a charming colonial city 40 minutes from the ruins
• Afternoon: Swim at Cenote Suytun or Cenote Zaci in Valladolid
• Evening: Dinner in Valladolid's plaza, overnight in Valladolid or return to base

• Morning: Final beach time -- choose between Cancun Hotel Zone, Playa del Carmen, or a quieter stretch
• Optional: Snorkeling trip, spa morning, or shopping for souvenirs
• Afternoon: Transfer to Cancun airport for departure

Practical Information

• Budget estimate -- $70-130 USD per day for mid-range travel
• Transport -- Rent a car for maximum flexibility, or use ADO buses and colectivos between towns
• Best time -- November to April for dry weather. Avoid Semana Santa (Easter week) when prices spike and beaches are packed.
• Booking tip -- Reserve Chichen Itza tours or rental car in advance during peak season