{"id":18257,"date":"2016-07-14T15:46:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-14T19:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/?p=18257"},"modified":"2016-07-14T15:50:26","modified_gmt":"2016-07-14T19:50:26","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-cancun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/best-things-to-do-in-cancun\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Things To Do in Cancun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The beaches and nightlife here are key diversions for many Canc\u00fan vacationers. But the area also earns praise for cultural activities like <a href=\"http:\/\/travel.usnews.com\/Cancun_Mexico\/Things_To_Do\/Chichen_Itza_Tour_Cosmos_Tours_33132\/\">Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/a> and the turtle farms of Isla Mujeres. The area&#8217;s golf greens are also quite nice\u00a0<span class=\"st\">\u2014\u00a0<\/span>you might want to arrange a morning tee time at Cancun Golf Club at Pok-Ta-Pok. If there&#8217;s extra time, consider taking a day trip to nearby Tulum to see some of the best preserved Mayan ruins in all of Mexico.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"page-title\">Chichen Itza<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cancun-2-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18258\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-18258 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cancun-2-1-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"cancun 2\" width=\"349\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cancun-2-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cancun-2-1-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cancun-2-1.jpg 830w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 is a large Mayan archaeological site and one of the most notable and recognized landmarks on the Yucat\u00e1n. The site itself was originally a main hub of Mayan civilization and has since been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The focal point of the ruins is the pyramid-like El Castillo that was once used by Mayans as a temple for worship.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"page-title\">Isla Mujeres<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18237 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cancun-5.jpg\" alt=\"SHIP ANCHORED IN ISLA MUJERES\" width=\"440\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cancun-5.jpg 440w, https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cancun-5-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To escape the frantic beat of Canc\u00fan&#8217;s nightlife and beaches, head to Isla Mujeres (or the Island of Women). There is little to do on this small island just 8 miles off the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula, but travelers like it that way.\u00a0Despite the island&#8217;s sleepy reputation, it hosts a few sites worth checking out. One is the Hacienda Mundaca, the ruined mansion of a 19th-century slave trader named Mundaca.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"page-title\">Playa Tortugas<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/playa-tortugas.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18259\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18259 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/playa-tortugas.jpg\" alt=\"playa tortugas\" width=\"442\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/playa-tortugas.jpg 442w, https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/playa-tortugas-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Widely considered a locals beach spot, travelers laud Playa Tortugas for its relaxed atmosphere and clean sands. The area also has several open-air restaurants that make for great evening dining.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"page-title\">El Rey Ruins<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rey-ruins-cancun.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18260\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18260 \" src=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rey-ruins-cancun-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"rey ruins cancun\" width=\"433\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rey-ruins-cancun-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rey-ruins-cancun-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rey-ruins-cancun-850x478.jpg 850w, https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rey-ruins-cancun.jpg 936w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While they may not have the awe factor of Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1, El Rey Ruins have convenience on their side. Located in the heart of the Hotel Zone, these ruins are extremely accessible to visitors, and the site&#8217;s small size makes it easy to see in a short time.<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"page-title\">Interactive Aquarium<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/acuario-cancun.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18261\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-18261 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/acuario-cancun.jpg\" alt=\"acuario cancun\" width=\"446\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/acuario-cancun.jpg 550w, https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/acuario-cancun-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re visiting Canc\u00fan with kids in tow, the Interactive Aquarium is worth a look. Located in the La Isla Shopping Village just west of the Hotel Zone, this family-friendly attraction takes a hands-on approach to educating visitors about local marine life. From touch tanks to dolphin swims to shark feedings, you&#8217;ll get up close and personal with several underwater dwellers.<\/p>\n<p>Fuente:\u00a0travel.usnews.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beaches and nightlife here are key diversions for many Canc\u00fan vacationers. But the area also earns praise for cultural activities like Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 and the turtle farms of Isla Mujeres. The area&#8217;s golf greens are also quite nice\u00a0\u2014\u00a0you might want to arrange a morning tee time at Cancun Golf Club at Pok-Ta-Pok. If there&#8217;s extra time, consider taking a day trip to nearby Tulum to see some of the best preserved Mayan ruins in all of Mexico. Chichen Itza &nbsp; &nbsp; Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 is a large Mayan archaeological site and one of the most notable and recognized landmarks on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[25],"tags":[68,39],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18257"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18257"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18257\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18262,"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18257\/revisions\/18262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/somosorlando.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}