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Cancun 3-Day Itinerary
The perfect long weekend in Cancun. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $55 to $390 per day.
Trip Overview
Duration
3 Days
Best Time
December to April
Budget Cost
$165
Mid-Range
$420
1
Day 1
Hotel zone beach
Hotel zone beach, Mercado 28 shopping, downtown taco crawl
Estimated cost: $140 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Chichen Itza day trip
Chichen Itza day trip, cenote swim at Ik Kil
Estimated cost: $140 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Isla Mujeres snorkeling
Isla Mujeres snorkeling, Playa Norte sunset, fresh ceviche
Estimated cost: $140 (mid-range)
Total 3-Day Cost Estimate
Budget
$165
$55/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$420
$140/day x 3 days
Luxury
$1,170
$390/day x 3 days
Insider Tips
- Stay in the hotel zone for beaches, downtown for authentic food at half the price
- Visit Chichen Itza as a day trip — leave early to beat tour bus crowds
- Snorkel at Isla Mujeres (30-min ferry) for clearer water and fewer people than the hotel zone
- Cenotes are a must: Ik Kil and Suytun are the most photogenic
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