Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Cancun (Updated 2026)

Cancun, Mexico

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Private Half-Day Tulum Mayan Ruins with Skip-the-line

Enjoy a half-day yet comprehensive experience to one of the most popular attractions in destination, the Tulum Mayan Temples. Start your day with convenient pickup...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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PADI Open Water Diving Certification Course Activity

Why Choose Coconut Divers for Your PADI Open Water Diver Certification Course? Because your first certification should be fun, safe, and unforgettable! At Coconut Divers,...

2 days • Free Cancellation

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Tulum Ruins - Akumal & Cenote

Join our amazing Tulum-Akumal-Cenote tour and dive into an exciting journey where culture and nature merge! Explore the mystical Tulum archaeological site with its temples...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Chichén Itzá Tour: Guided Trip, Mexican Cuisine & Cenote Swim

Leave Cancun behind for a full-day journey into the cultural heart of Yucatán, where ancient Maya history, regional food, sacred freshwater, and colonial charm come...

13 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Exciting Speedboat Guided Tour in Cancun!

Get ready for a compact Cancun adventure where the main attraction is driving your own speedboat. This expedition lasts 45 minutes and is perfect for...

45 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Authentic Artisanal Mezcal tasting in Cancun with appetizers.

This is not only a regular tasting with industrial mezcal that you can get everywhere, this is a full experience where you will be able...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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Super adrenaline Jetpack water activity in Cancun!

Welcome to the Jetpack aquatic adventure, where you will learn to fly in the air, thanks of the high technology that these devices use. This...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Chichen Itza Full-Day Historical Journey + Cenote + Buffef Lunch

Step Into Time: Chichen Itzá, Cenote Saamal & Valladolid Discovery Unlock the wonders of an ancient civilization on our expert-led journey to Chichen Itzá—a timeless...

13 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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4x1 Full Day Tour: Tulum, Coba, Cenote and PDC, from Cancun

Experience four highlights of the Riviera Maya in one full-day shared tour from Cancun, created for travelers who want history, nature, local flavor, and free...

14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Chichen Itza VIP Mayan Wonder (Full Day Experience)

Immerse yourself in the mysteries of the Mayan civilization. Explore Chichen Itza, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, on a culture-packed tour...

12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Tour to Isla Mujeres on Premium Yachts from Cancun

Discover the beauty of Cancun and Isla Mujeres with our Premium Yacht tours. We offer an unforgettable ride aboard our luxurious yachts larger than 40...

4 hours • Free Cancellation

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Bacalar All Day Guided Tour

Our tour of Bacalar is one of the most beautiful of the Mexican Caribbean. Here we will see the combination of the lagoon with the...

15 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Speedboat Excursion: Thrilling Drive in Cancun Lagoon!

Feel the rush of driving your own speedboat through one of Cancun’s most iconic water routes in this express excursion designed for travelers who want...

45 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Cancun

Professional photo shoot in unique Cancun locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered...

4 hours • Free Cancellation

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Open Water Diver course PADI in Cancun

Come experience unparalleled adventure and discover the wonders of the aquatic world! The advantage of carrying out this certification in Mexico is the great diversity...

3 days • Free Cancellation

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Discover Scuba Diving - One Tank at Coral Reef

Scuba diving is an amazing way to experience the beauty of the coral reef. Our instructors will make you feel comfortable and safe in the...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$175

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Birds of the Mayan World 3 Sian Ka'an

Come and take a tour of the paths that the Mayans walked and discover an infinite number of birds in the archaeological ruins of Muyil,...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Cancun Photo Session

We will make your photo session on the best location, your photographer will guide you to the best location to make your photo session also...

1 hour • Free Cancellation

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Nichupte Lagoon Wildlife Tour

This tour will take you to Nichupte Lagoon and give you an insight at what hides behind the most luxurious hotels in Cancun. On this...

4 hours • Free Cancellation

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Maya Temazcal Night Ceremony from Cancun with Cenote Swim and Dinner

Immerse yourself in Maya culture during this 4-hour evening that combines a 'temazcal' ("house of heat") purification ceremony, a swim in a 'cenote' (a naturally formed, underground swimming pool),...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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Recent tour reviews

New York City

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

VishKi, Sep 2026

Wonderful experience

We had a fantastic family day exploring Chichen Itza, a cenote, and Valladolid. It was a wonderful combination of history, nature, adventure, and Mexican culture, making the trip enjoyable for the whole family.Chichen Itza was the highlight of the day. Seeing the ancient Mayan ruins and El Castillo in person was an incredible experience. Our tour guide, Rafael (Rafa), made the visit even more memorable. He was a wonderful, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable guide who shared fascinating details about the history, culture, architecture, and significance of the places we visited. His explanations brought the history of the Mayan civilization to life and made the experience much more meaningful.The cenote was another memorable part of the trip. After spending time exploring Chichen Itza, swimming in the cool, clear water was incredibly refreshing and fun for the entire family. It was a unique experience and a perfect contrast to the archaeological site.We also visited Valladolid, where we enjoyed the colorful streets, colonial architecture, and relaxed atmosphere. Rafa shared interesting information about the town and its history, which helped us appreciate Valladolid beyond just sightseeing.Overall, it was an excellent family excursion with the perfect mix of history, adventure, nature, and culture. A big thank you to Rafa for making the day so enjoyable and informative. His knowledge, friendly personality, and passion for the history of the region really stood out.We had a wonderful experience and came away with some fantastic family memories. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Yucatan Peninsula.

New York City

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

nickdE1353UK, Sep 2026

Exceptional Tour!!

Words cant even express how this experience enriched my entire trip, my first time in Mexico. Tour was indeed exceptional from start to finish. Our guide Felipe was very attentive, engaging to entire group, knowledgeable, humorous, and definitely has a passion for his job, which intern made him eager to ensuring customer satisfaction. I learned a-lot about heritage and now have more appreciation for Mexican culture. I would definitely recommend this tour nice full day journey to each stop was comfortable and each offering more.Thank you SAT Mexico for a memorable spectacular day.Regards, Nick 🇯🇲

New York City

Cancun ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines and Cenote

amyhL4401BX, Sep 2026

Alan is the best!

Alan was a great tour guide and made it a lot of fun and interactive. We all had a great time and would do it again.

New York City

Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

Joe_S, Sep 2026

Fun

Catamaran was the highlight!! I love to boat. Snorkeling was OK, but since the boat was what I wanted, it was fine.

New York City

Cancun ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines and Cenote

Cruiser28619664939, Sep 2026

Ignacio and the team are the best of the best!

Love the experience! Ignacio and the team were very helpful and friendly. I 100% recommend this tour. 10/10

New York City

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

Shirin_L, Sep 2026

Ask for Ignacio :)

Fun, fun, fun!! The upgrade they offer once you arrive is a great option. I felt we got our monies worth. If you have the chance ask for Ignacio as a tour guide, he was fun and the best!

New York City

Isla Mujeres Cruise with Beach Club, Snorkel, Lunch and Open Bar

jessicafQ7817QF, Sep 2026

Amazing Cruise Experience to Isla Mujeres! 🌴☀️

We had such an amazing time on our cruise to Isla Mujeres on September 9, 2026! The entire crew was absolutely wonderful and went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great experience. ❤️ A special shoutout to Peter, our tour guide, who was absolutely amazing! He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more fun. 🙌🏼 Our captain was also incredibly nice, and the whole crew made us feel welcomed and taken care of from start to finish. And I have to mention the two guys at the bar—they were on top of it! 😂🍹 We could barely finish one drink before they were already ready with the next one! They kept the drinks flowing and the good vibes going all day. 🍹 I wish I remembered everyone’s names because the entire team on September 9th deserves recognition. They were friendly, attentive, fun, and truly made our day special. We HIGHLY recommend this cruise! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re thinking about visiting Isla Mujeres, definitely book with them—you won’t regret it! 🌴💙

New York City

Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

Shiraney_S, Sep 2026

Better than expected!

Amazing!!!! We had a blast and it was so much fun!!! Highly recommend and would do it again but be aware when you get there they will offer you a premium package that will be hard to say no to. But it’s worth it.

New York City

Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

L2171JFrhondas, Sep 2026

LONG day but worth it

We were staying in Puerto Morales and we were picked up at 6:30 am. We were dropped back at our resort at 8:30 pm. It was a very long day! That being said, although extremely hot, chichen itza was amazing. Cesar was an excellent guide. He is very passionate and knowledgeable. Swimming in the cenote was so refreshing. Lunch was tasty. Tequila tasting was fun and educational.

New York City

Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

cassandrarA8674DU, Sep 2026

Great!

We did the cenote and lagoon tour on our honeymoon. It was around $180.00 for two of us. They do try to get you with a $40 per person photo fee. You can take photos at the lagoon but not the cenote. It was very enjoyable. Pickup was right on time and explained very thoroughly in the email. It was a smooth process. The van was comfortable and spacious. Fernando was sweet and a great driver. We picked up other passengers along the way. There was around 14 of us I believe. We ended up getting to Yal Ku. JJ was a wonderful tour guide explaining natural history and explaining the process of how to snorkel. He helped us spot a sting ray, eel, and many other creatures. We then went to the cenote, which was gorgeous. JJ made sure to explain everything and added humor throughout. It was overall a great experience. Recommend.

New York City

Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

Pathfinder646502, Sep 2026

Family fun

Such an amazing experience. The cenotes and snorkeling were beautiful

New York City

Clear Boat Tour in Cancun 1.5 hours great for pictures

bradleydP5587RE, Sep 2026

AMAZING GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR

We a pleasant surprise this Glass Bottom Boat tour. Since no one else signed up it turned in to a private boat tour. No bad views on this boat. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the ocean life we saw during our tour. Would definitely recommend and would do it again. You will not be disappointed!!!

New York City

5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

Aaron_L, Sep 2026

Snorkeling

Great overall experience!! Guides were really friendly and professional. Allocated time was perfect with each spot getting a perfect amount of time.

New York City

Cancun Mayan Pass: ATV, Cenote, Zipline, Transportation & Horses

manumQ6047MJ, Sep 2026

Best time of our lives

The absolute best experience ever I would 100% come back again my groups tour guide was Danny flow he made it so much fun with such high energy had the whole group interacting with each-other

New York City

Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

418sharonb, Sep 2026

Excellent guide, lovely sights

Brilliant - very knowledgeable & funny guide who made it interesting & entertaining

New York City

Cancun Mayan Pass: ATV, Cenote, Zipline, Transportation & Horses

RAJ_S, Sep 2026

Must try - highly recommend

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐We had an absolutely amazing experience at Mayan Jungle Rush! From start to finish, we had such a great time. The ATV ride was one of the highlights—it was so much fun riding through the jungle. The zip lines were exciting, the cenote was beautiful and refreshing, and the horseback riding was a wonderful addition to the experience.The staff and guides were friendly, energetic, and attentive. They made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout all the activities. Everything was well organized, and the experience offered a perfect mix of adventure, nature, and fun.They also have a shop where you can purchase souvenirs and other items. The prices were a little on the expensive side, but honestly, that’s understandable considering you’re in the middle of the jungle. It’s also convenient to have everything available there, especially if you need something at the last minute.**A few tips for anyone going:** Bring bug spray, wear shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty or wet, and bring regular sunglasses. You’ll definitely be spending time in the jungle, so come prepared!Overall, we had an unforgettable day and would definitely recommend Mayan Jungle Rush to anyone visiting the Cancun or Puerto Morelos area. 🌴🏍️🐎💦

Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Cancun (Updated 2026)

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Private Half-Day Tulum Mayan Ruins with Skip-the-line

PADI Open Water Diving Certification Course Activity

Tulum Ruins - Akumal & Cenote

Chichén Itzá Tour: Guided Trip, Mexican Cuisine & Cenote Swim

Exciting Speedboat Guided Tour in Cancun!

Authentic Artisanal Mezcal tasting in Cancun with appetizers.

Super adrenaline Jetpack water activity in Cancun!

Chichen Itza Full-Day Historical Journey + Cenote + Buffef Lunch

4x1 Full Day Tour: Tulum, Coba, Cenote and PDC, from Cancun

Chichen Itza VIP Mayan Wonder (Full Day Experience)

Tour to Isla Mujeres on Premium Yachts from Cancun

Bacalar All Day Guided Tour

Speedboat Excursion: Thrilling Drive in Cancun Lagoon!

Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Cancun

Open Water Diver course PADI in Cancun

Discover Scuba Diving - One Tank at Coral Reef

Birds of the Mayan World 3 Sian Ka'an

Cancun Photo Session

Nichupte Lagoon Wildlife Tour

Maya Temazcal Night Ceremony from Cancun with Cenote Swim and Dinner

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