{"id":1307310,"date":"2026-10-12T13:28:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T13:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?page_id=1307310"},"modified":"2026-10-12T13:56:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T13:56:44","slug":"cancun","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/north-america\/mexico\/cancun\/","title":{"rendered":"Canc\u00fan"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":0,"parent":1306302,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"hw-hub-city","meta":{"footnotes":"","hw_hub_hero_eyebrow":"","hw_hub_hero_h1":"","hw_hub_hero_intro":"","hw_hub_hero_image":"","hw_hub_hero_overlay":"","hw_hub_hero_cta":"","hw_hub_why_title":"","hw_hub_why_body":"","hw_hub_why_link_label":"","hw_hub_why_link_url":"","hw_hub_why_cards":"","hw_hub_stats":"","hw_hub_countries_title":"","hw_hub_countries_intro":"","hw_hub_featured":"","hw_hub_regions":"","hw_hub_hostels_title":"","hw_hub_hostels_intro":"","hw_hub_hostels_cta_label":"","hw_hub_hostels_cta_url":"","hw_hub_hostels_source":"","hw_hub_hostels_location_type":"","hw_hub_hostels_location_id":"","hw_hub_hostels_currency":"","hw_hub_hostels_count":"","hw_hub_hostels_cache":"","hw_hub_hostels":"","hw_hub_when_title":"","hw_hub_when_intro":"","hw_hub_seasons":"","hw_hub_costs_title":"","hw_hub_costs_body":"","hw_hub_cost_rows":"","hw_hub_cost_note":"","hw_hub_money_reads":"","hw_hub_rail_title":"","hw_hub_rail_body":"","hw_hub_rail_link_label":"","hw_hub_rail_link_url":"","hw_hub_rail_image":"","hw_hub_routes":"","hw_hub_events_title":"","hw_hub_events_intro":"","hw_hub_events_source":"","hw_hub_events_continent":"","hw_hub_events_count":"","hw_hub_events_cache":"","hw_hub_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_events":"","hw_hub_events_pills":"","hw_hub_reads_intro":"","hw_hub_article_rows":"","hw_hub_show_read_time":"","hw_hub_all_title":"","hw_hub_all_body":"","hw_hub_all_cta":"","hw_hub_trips_title":"","hw_hub_trips_note":"","hw_hub_trips":"","hw_hub_faq_title":"","hw_hub_faq_note":"","hw_hub_faqs":"","hw_hub_cta_title":"","hw_hub_cta_body":"","hw_hub_cta_buttons":"","hw_hub_newsletter_title":"","hw_hub_newsletter_body":"","hw_hub_newsletter_shortcode":"","hw_hub_hub_term":"","hw_hub_scope_rows":"","hw_hub_country_hero_eyebrow":"","hw_hub_country_hero_h1":"","hw_hub_country_hero_intro":"","hw_hub_country_hero_image":"","hw_hub_country_hero_overlay":"","hw_hub_country_hero_cta":"","hw_hub_country_stats":"","hw_hub_country_intro_title":"","hw_hub_country_intro_body":"","hw_hub_country_facts":"","hw_hub_country_cities_title":"","hw_hub_country_cities_intro":"","hw_hub_country_cities_live":"","hw_hub_country_cities":"","hw_hub_country_trips_title":"","hw_hub_country_trips_intro":"","hw_hub_country_trip_types":"","hw_hub_country_do_title":"","hw_hub_country_do_body":"","hw_hub_country_do_points":"","hw_hub_country_do_tag":"","hw_hub_country_do_more":"","hw_hub_country_food_title":"","hw_hub_country_food_body":"","hw_hub_country_food_points":"","hw_hub_country_food_tag":"","hw_hub_country_food_more":"","hw_hub_country_nightlife_title":"","hw_hub_country_nightlife_body":"","hw_hub_country_nightlife_points":"","hw_hub_country_nightlife_tag":"","hw_hub_country_nightlife_more":"","hw_hub_country_transport_title":"","hw_hub_country_transport_body":"","hw_hub_country_transport_points":"","hw_hub_country_transport_tag":"","hw_hub_country_transport_more":"","hw_hub_country_money_title":"","hw_hub_country_money_body":"","hw_hub_country_money_points":"","hw_hub_country_money_tag":"","hw_hub_country_money_more":"","hw_hub_country_safety_title":"","hw_hub_country_safety_body":"","hw_hub_country_safety_points":"","hw_hub_country_safety_tag":"","hw_hub_country_safety_more":"","hw_hub_country_entry_title":"","hw_hub_country_entry_body":"","hw_hub_country_entry_points":"","hw_hub_country_entry_tag":"","hw_hub_country_entry_more":"","hw_hub_country_season_title":"","hw_hub_country_season_intro":"","hw_hub_country_season_note":"","hw_hub_country_season_rows":"","hw_hub_country_budget_title":"","hw_hub_country_budget_intro":"","hw_hub_country_budget_note":"","hw_hub_country_budget_rows":"","hw_hub_country_budget_currency":"","hw_hub_country_events_title":"","hw_hub_country_events_intro":"","hw_hub_country_events_source":"","hw_hub_country_events_country":"","hw_hub_country_events_count":"","hw_hub_country_events_cache":"","hw_hub_country_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_country_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_country_events":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_title":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_intro":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_cta_label":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_cta_url":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_source":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_location_type":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_location_id":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_currency":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_count":"","hw_hub_country_hostels_cache":"","hw_hub_country_hostels":"","hw_hub_country_team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Snorkel or dive among the sculptures of MUSA, the underwater museum.\r\n\r\nTake the ferry to Isla Mujeres to swim at Playa Norte and rent a golf cart to Punta Sur. Visit the Museo Maya de Canc\u00fan and the San Miguelito ruins beside it, and the small El Rey ruins.\r\n\r\nIn the season, take a trip to Isla Contoy, a bird sanctuary, or out to swim with whale sharks.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Playa Delfines | Public beach\r\nIsla Mujeres | Ferry and Playa Norte\r\nMUSA | Underwater sculptures\r\nMuseo Maya | And San Miguelito ruins","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Canc\u00fan","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"All beaches in Mexico are public, and the Hotel Zone has signed public access points. Parque de las Palapas in El Centro has street food and free events in the evening.\r\n\r\nWatching the sunset over the lagoon from the Hotel Zone costs nothing.\r\n\r\nFerries, museums and tours charge.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Public beaches | Signed access\r\nParque de las Palapas | Evening life\r\nLagoon sunset | Free\r\nPlaya Delfines viewpoint | Free","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Canc\u00fan","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Eat in El Centro: Mercado 28 and Mercado 23 have cheap set meals, and taquer\u00edas sell tacos al pastor for \u20ac0.50 to \u20ac1.50. Parque de las Palapas has food stalls in the evening.\r\n\r\nThe Hotel Zone is much more expensive.\r\n\r\nTry cochinita pibil, ceviche and fish tacos. A 10 to 15 per cent tip is usual in sit-down restaurants; check the bill first, as some add a service charge (propina).","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Tacos al pastor | \u20ac0.50\u20131.50\r\nMercado 28 | Cheap meals\r\nParque de las Palapas | Street food\r\nHotel Zone | Pricey","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Canc\u00fan","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"The Party Center in the Hotel Zone has big clubs and shows, some with open bars and high entry fees. El Centro has cheaper bars, cantinas and hostel parties.\r\n\r\nMarch is spring break, when the Hotel Zone is packed with students.\r\n\r\nA beer costs \u20ac1.50 to \u20ac3 in El Centro and much more in the Hotel Zone.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Party Center | Big clubs\r\nEl Centro | Cheaper bars\r\nSpring break | March\r\nBeer | \u20ac1.50\u20133 in El Centro","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Canc\u00fan","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"ADO buses run from the airport to El Centro and to Playa del Carmen, Tulum and beyond. The Tren Maya station near the airport links Canc\u00fan with Valladolid, Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 and M\u00e9rida.\r\n\r\nR-1 and R-2 buses run along the Hotel Zone and in El Centro day and night for under \u20ac1. Ferries leave for Isla Mujeres from Puerto Ju\u00e1rez and the Hotel Zone.\r\n\r\nTaxis are expensive; agree the fare first, or use the buses.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Airport | ADO to El Centro\r\nR-1 and R-2 buses | Under \u20ac1\r\nIsla Mujeres ferry | From Puerto Ju\u00e1rez\r\nTren Maya | Near the airport","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Canc\u00fan","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Canc\u00fan costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Hostel beds in El Centro start at around \u20ac12 to \u20ac25 a night. Tacos cost under \u20ac1.50 each.\r\n\r\nThe Isla Mujeres ferry costs about \u20ac20 to \u20ac25 return, MUSA snorkel trips about \u20ac30 to \u20ac50, and club entry \u20ac40 to \u20ac100 with open bar.\r\n\r\nPay in pesos, not dollars, for better rates, and use ATMs inside banks.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Bed | From around \u20ac12\u201325\r\nTacos | Under \u20ac1.50\r\nIsla Mujeres ferry | About \u20ac20\u201325 return\r\nClub entry | \u20ac40\u2013100","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Canc\u00fan","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Most visitors have no trouble, but drug-related violence happens in Canc\u00fan, mostly away from tourist areas. Do not buy drugs, and stay aware in nightlife areas.\r\n\r\nRed flags on the Hotel Zone beaches mean strong currents; swim where there is a lifeguard. Watch for card skimming and taxi overcharging.\r\n\r\nSargassum seaweed can pile up on Caribbean beaches between about April and September; check a recent sargassum map before you book. Do not drink the tap water; use bottled or filtered water, which most hostels provide. 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