It’s raining and you’re going to get wet anyway if you don’t stay inside, so why not just enjoy the rain and the natural beauty of Cancun at the same time? Cenotes are naturally formed swimming holes or sinkholes, and they are filled with clear, cool water due to filtering by the earth. Some cenotes are located in a cave, while others are open. Most of them are gateways to underground waterways and hidden rivers, which is why it’s a perfect place for exploration. You can swim and snorkel in these swimming holes, and it’s safe as long as you stay on the surface. Cave or cavern diving is only permitted if you are a licensed open water diver and are accompanied by a certified “CAVE” guide. Diving in these swimming holes is not only difficult but also dangerous, you will need someone who knows the caves very well.
There are at least a thousand cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula, and several of them are located in Cancun. There are tours you can do in Cancun to visit four cenotes in one day and do other activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and ziplining.
Among the activities to do in Cancun when it rains, discover the eco-archaeological park Xcaret. This is a theme park in Cancun that offers you to see and experience the culture, history and nature of Mexico at the same time! What is unique about this theme park is that it was built on its surroundings and archaeological ruins, which will definitely make you feel the history within its walls.
Xcaret, which is located in Riviera Maya, between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, offers various outdoor and indoor activities. If you don’t mind the rain, you can always snorkel and swim in the Caribbean Sea, in the underground rivers, and even try swimming with dolphins and hiking in the sea. If you prefer to stay in the dry, you can still visit Xcaret’s other attractions such as the Aviary, Hacienda Henequenera, the Rotating Observation Tower, and the Mayan Village Caves.
Xcaret Park
Address: Chetumal-Puerto Juarez Federal Highway, Km. 282. Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Take your family to the only aquarium in Cancun! The Interactive Aquarium is home to over 1,195 underwater species and offers various attractions for you and your family. It is called “interactive aquarium” because of the different activities offered that allow visitors to interact with different marine animals, such as the Sea Trek, and meet dolphins and sea lions. Another of their attractions is the Touch Tanks where you can touch other sea creatures like starfish, sea cucumber and sea urchins. If you’re up for some interaction with our friendly sea animals, then the Interactive Aquarium is definitely a must-visit place to visit in Cancun!
Come rain or shine, shopping is a must-do activity when you’re on vacation. Being a tourist destination, Cancun has many places where you can buy anything you want to take home. One of them is the Kukulcan Plaza, a mall that offers everything from restaurants to casinos to shopping. Next to Kukulcan Plaza is Luxury Avenue, where major brand stores are located.
Kukulcan Plaza
Address: Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 13, Hotel Zone, Cancun
Business hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Contact: 998 193 0160
5. Burn Energy In Sky Zone
Playing Sky Zone is one of the best ways to burn off energy while having fun. Sky Zone in Cancun is a great way to exercise indoors while having fun. Sky Zone also offers exercise classes and dodgeball. The attraction is open to all ages and it’s definitely the perfect place for you and your family to have fun together! Do not hesitate to go there when you visit Cancun!
sky zone
Address: Inside Plaza Las Americas Shopping Center
Price: 150 MXN (7 USD) per hour
Business hours: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., Monday to Thursday. 11am – 10pm, Fri – Sat. 11am – 8pm, Sun.
6. Immerse yourself in history at the Museo Maya de Cancún
There are many museums in Cancun, and one of the most popular is the Museo Maya de Cancún (Mayan Museum of Cancun). This museum notably presents exhibitions on the Mayan culture and the archeology of Quintana Roo. If you have time left after perusing the museum’s exhibits, take the opportunity to visit the nearby San Miguelito archaeological site. Mayans previously lived on the site, and today five of the forty structures it has are open to the public.
Mayan Museum of Cancun
Address: Boulevard Kukulkan Km 16.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500
Price: from 57 MXN (2.88 USD)
Business hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Movies aren’t usually on someone’s must-see list while traveling, because you can watch them anytime you’re at home. However, the rain can sometimes put you in the mood for a movie, and Cancun offers a cinematic experience not to be missed. Cinepolis VIP is clearly not a cinema like the others. Cinepolis VIP lets you literally stretch out and watch the movie in reclining chairs. They don’t give their customers time to get hungry either, nope – just press a button on your chair and a waiter will come immediately to take your order. If you ever wanted to have a VIP experience while watching a movie, then Cinepolis VIP is definitely the place for you.
Cinepolis VIP
Address: Avenida Tulum, Plaza las Americas, Cancun, Mexico, 77500
Tasting tequila is a must in this land that has long produced José Cuervo. There are over a hundred distilleries in Mexico and plenty of places that offer a drink or two. Hacienda Sisal is considered one of the best restaurants in Cancun. The restaurant not only offers delicious food, which can be paired with tequila, but they also offer weekly tequila tastings that you are invited to!
Hacienda Sisal
Address: Kukulcán Blvd km 13.5, between Kukulcan Plaza & The Royal Sands & Spa, Hotel Zone, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Don’t let the rain ruin your plans for the day! If you’re not afraid to get wet (because you will be anyway), you’ll still find plenty of outdoor activities you can do even if it’s raining. If you’ve had enough of the outdoors, you can decide to watch a movie or play in the Sky Zone. Since there is something for everyone, know that Cancun takes care of it! So, are you still wondering what to see in Cancun when it rains?
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