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CANCUN RECREATION
If Disneyland is the ultimate playground for kids, then Cancun is the ultimate playground for adults! There is so much recreation available in Cancun that, if you don't pace yourself, you'll need a vacation when you get home!
Many of Cancun's recreational options are water-related because of Cancun's spectacular coastline. Swimming, sailing, snorkeling, Scuba diving, kayaking, water skiing and windsurfing are all fun ways to enjoy Cancun's warm and clear waters. Parasailing and skydiving is also available for those who want to get a bird's eye view of Cancun and the interior jungles. On shore recreation includes renting ATV's and horses to explore the beaches north and south of town.
Interestingly one of Cancun's most popular recreational sports is one of the world's oldest...swimming. Because Cancun's waters are so calm, clear and warm, even people who normally stay poolside find themselves swimming inthe ocean in front of their hotel. Ocean swimming doesn't get any better than this!
Within an hour south of Cancun there are two spectacular destinations on the coast that also offer various types of recreation. XEL-HA and XCARET are two separate resorts that feature everything from swimming with dolphins, snorkeling in incredibly clear waters, to riding tubes down crystal clear rivers. Both destinations charge an admission. Where Xel-Ha is a fun destination for a half day road trip, XCARET is a good place to spend the whole day!
For more information on fishing drop by the FISHING section of Cancun Expo. Duffers can view our GOLFING section for additional information on Cancun golf options. For additional activities check out our FUN STUFF directory!
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES
If you've got a hankering to put something hot between your legs while on vacation in Cancun (don't go there, sister), ATV's might be just the thing you are looking for!
GOLFING
Cancun is a great place to golf! There are several well designed and maintained courses, and most of them have holes right along the water!
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CEASAR PARK GOLF RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (998) 981-8000.
Located on the southern end of Cancun Island.
18 holes / driving range / miniature golf!
MELIA CANCUN EXECUTIVE LINKS
Telephone 011-52 (998) 98.
Located off of Kukulcan Boulevard next to the Melia Cancun Hotel in the Hotel Zone.
3 par executive links.
OASIS CANCUN EXECUTIVE LINKS
Telephone 011-52 (998) 98.
Located off of Kukulcan Boulevard next to the Oasis Cancun Hotel in the Hotel Zone.
Challenging 3 par executive course.
PLAYACAR GOLF RESORT
Telephone 011-52 (998) 873-0624.
Located 20 minutes south of Cancun.
Championship 18 hole course with exquisite jungle and beach terrain.
POK-TA-POK GOLF CLUB
Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1277.
Fax 011-52 (998) 883-1230.
Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at Km. 7.5 in the Hotel Zone.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, this course runs along both the ocean and the lagoon, and even incorporates Mayan ruins! Also offering a restaurant, bar, pro shop, rentals, storage and a driving range. Major credit cards accepted. Open daily from 6 a.m. to sunset 365 days a year.
PUERTO AVENTURAS
Telephone 011-52 (998) 98.
Located 45 minutes south of Cancun.
A challenging course.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Okay...so horseback riding isn't the first thing you think about when you are planning your Cancun escape. But hey, you're on vacation, and when's the last time you rode a horse on the beach? This is your chance, amigo. Before you know it you'll be back at home, answering your e-mail wishing you were horseback riding in Cancun!
RANCHO LOMA BONITA
Telephone 011-52 (998) 887-5423 * 011-52 (998) 887-5465.
Located south of Cancun on the Cancun - Chetumal Highway at km. 41.5.
High-ho Silver...and away! Bring a carrot.
TRES RIOS HORSEBACK RIDING
Located 35 minutes south of Cancun.
In addition to horseback riding, other recreation available includes kayaking, canoeing and biking. A restaurant is available.
SAILING
Sailing the the clear and warm waters of the Mexican Caribbean is spectacular!
Stopping for a snorkel adventure is almost mandatory!
SCUBA DIVING
The waters off of Cancun are excellent for scuba diving! Water temperatures are usually in the 70's and 80's, and visibility is usually great! If you have the time, try to take a dive excursion over to the island of Cozumel. It's a short plane hop from Cancun, and the drift diving there is nothing short of spectacular!
The fifth largest reef in the world, the Belizean Reef, starts just offshore from Cancun and extends over 250 km. south to the Bay of Honduras. This barrier reef is loaded with coral, sea life and spectacular underwater caves. This reef can be accessed at many points along the Mayan Riviera south of Cancun.
AQUA WORLD
Telephone 011-52 (998) 885-2288.
Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at Km. 15.2.
Resort course certification in 2 hours. PADI 5 star dive center with multi-lingual instructors. 1 tank, 2 tank, and night dives available. Cozumel excursions also available.
CANCUN AQUASPORTS
Telephone 011-52 (998) 846-8283.
Fax 011-52 (998) 846-5502.
E-mail: allen@cancun-aquasports.com
Complete diving tours in the waters off of Cancun!
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Telephone 011-52 (998) 983-0779 * 011-52 (998) 983-0780.
Located on Isla Mujeres, 7 miles east of Cancun.
Scuba with the dolphins in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean! Safe and fun. Minimum age 12 years old. Photo opportunities available!
SCUBA CANCUN
Telephone 011-52 (998) 883-1011 * Fax 011-52 (998) 884-2336.
Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at Km 5, across from Vacation Clubs International.
More than 35 years of diving experience. NAUI, CMAS, & PADI instruction. Daily dives, with night dives on request.
SKY DIVING
Anyone can jump out of a plane in California or the United States. But to jump out of a perfectly good airplane in Mexico? That takes cojones, amigo. Go ahead...I dare you!
SKYDIVE CANCUN
E mail: skydive@playadelcarmen.com
Plaza Marina, Local 32, Zona Marina Federal Sur, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710.
Located one hour south of Cancun in Play del Carmen.
Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane....what a concept! Fully trained and licensed jumpmasters by the United States Parachute Association. Video and still photography available. Low bounce record.
SNORKELING
The waters around Cancun are crystal clear! Even though the visibility is nice off of Cancun's main beaches, you'll probably want to hear for a beach with reefs or rocks, which tends to attract fish and sea life! Beginning snorkelers might want to check out the manmade lagoon at the Camino real Hotel, located near the Convention Center. This lagoon features tropical fish and sea turtles in a very protected environment. Intermediate snorkelers will appreciate Cancun's north facing beaches are the most protected from the wind and waves, and are perfect for snorkeling. Advanced snorkelers will want to head towards the south end of the island to Punta Nizac or over to Isla Mujeres for a great view of the Yucatan underworld!
AQUA WORLD
Telephone 01-52 (998) 885-2288.
Located on Kukulcan Boulevard at Km. 15.2.
Snorkel and scuba tours from their own 'floating island' off of Punta Nizac. Submarine tours also available!
CANCUN AQUASPORTS
Telephone 011-52 (998) 846-8283.
Fax 011-52 (998) 846-5502.
E-mail: allen@cancun-aquasports.com
Complete snorkeling tours in the waters off of Cancun!
GARRAFON MARINE PARK
Located on Isla Mujeres, 7 miles east of Cancun
Garrafon Marine Park is close enough to Cancun to make it a half day snorkel adventure! Located on the south west end of the island, Garrafon offers calm sparkling clear water, with abundant sea life. Facilities are available, which makes it a wonderful place to relax and drink in the warm salt air. Equipment rentals are available, as well as lockers and showers.
Ferry service to Isla Mujeres is available from Cancun at the Playa Tortugas terminal, as well as the Puerto Juarez terminal just north of Cancun City.
PUNTA NIZAC
Located at the south end of Cancun Beach, near the Club Med
Punta Nizac offers great snorkeling! Clear water, abundant sea life, and underwater fauna make snorkeling here an unforgettable experience!
SUN TOURS ISLA MUJERESTelephone 011-52 (998) 883-3583.
Fax 011-52 (998) 883-1963.
Playa Tortuga at km. 6.5 in the Hotel Zone, Cancun.
E-mail: suntour@cancun.com
Providing tours to Isla Mujeres for over 12 years including snorkel tours, turtle farm tours and bike tours!
XCARET
Located 40 miles south of Cancun at the well marked sign.
Lagoon and ocean snorkeling in crystal clear waters! Call for entry fee information.
Bus transportation from most large hotels.
XEL-HA
Located 45 miles south of Cancu at a well-market sign.
Lagoon snorkeling in crystal clear water. Restaurant, bathrooms, and snorkel equipment rentals.
WINDSURFING
The clear waters off of Cancun are awesome for boardheads. The winds are usually calm in the morning and tend to pick up a bit in the afternoon. Experienced windsurfers might make an attempt to cross the channel from Cancun to Isla Mujeres, a distance of about 7 miles. The best wind in the Cancun area is usually on the east facing beaches and the north facing beaches from the Convention Center area to Downtown Cancun are usually very calm.
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