15 Food & Drink Experiences in Cancún to Build a Day Around

1.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid on a 12-hour guided day. Expect about an hour of ruins commentary, free time for photos, a cenote swim, buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and a long bus ride. Guides such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, and Hugo are frequently assigned.

“Amazing tour!!! Guides awesome and they had a lot of knowledge. I recommend bringing an umbrella. The cenotes in Yucatan are amazing!”

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2.Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,873 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride an ATV through the Yucatan jungle, take three zipline flights, swim at Cenote Verde Lucero, and learn about tequila at Reserva Palacios. Guides such as Omar, Alan, Carlos, and Moto Moto are known for keeping groups lively. Hotel pickup, snacks, insurance, and conservation fees are included.

“Excellent service, atmosphere, for the basic package. We were moved towards the gold pass but we figured we had more than enough in the basic. If you booked through Viator you get a discount $50/person for the gold pass vs the $59/person. Our tour guide, Marlo, was excellent always upbeat, funny and upbeat. Definitely bring water shoes and have your swimsuit on. The zipline’s short but you get to do it upside down. ATV’s are fun. Definitely want to wear a mask/goggles since it didn’t rain and a lot of dust was picking up. Would do it again.”

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3.Small-Group 3 Hidden Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,530 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

This Cancun excursion takes you to three cenotes, including Cenote Verde Lucero, with swimming, ziplining, jumping platforms, a Maya snack, and tequila tasting. Guides such as Chris, Miguel, Luis, and Eric lead the activities. Expect hotel pickup, a bumpy open-air ride, and a lively activity center rather than a quiet nature trip.

“Guide Chris was amazing. Cenotes were amazing.tequila tasting was awesome. Highly recommend. Will do again”

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4.Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $92

Start early from Cancun for Chichen Itza with archaeological guides Daniel and Roberto, a regional buffet, Saamal Cenote, and Valladolid. Shared air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, water, and free time are included. Expect a long but well-packed 13-hour day.

“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”

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5.Beachside Tacos & Town Tour with Tequila Tasting From Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,113 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

Spend about four hours in Puerto Morelos with guides such as Karina, Carlos, Maui, or Rodolfo. Eat fish, shrimp, chicken, veggie, and Yucatecan pork tacos, learn about tequila, browse the flea market, and finish with handmade ice cream. Hotel pickup is included, but allow extra time for traffic and drop-offs.

“It was a great time, Carlos was amazing!! He made us feel safe, and was a great guide. I highly recommend going. We also had a good group of people that wanted to have fun.”

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6.Cancun Taco Tour, Local Beer and Night Market with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about four hours tasting Cancun tacos with an English-speaking guide such as G, Diego, Navarro, or Sasha. Ride in air-conditioned transport, visit family-run taco shops, try Mexican beer and churros, and finish at Parque de las Palapas. Vegetarian options are available by request.

“We had an amazing time on our food tour in Cancun! The variety of tacos and different hot sauces was delicious. Our guide was fantastic, informative and friendly. Highly recommend.”

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7.Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 723 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64

Spend 3.5 hours with a local guide such as Adrian, Sasha, or G, eating at family-run stalls, visiting Mercado 23, and photographing street murals. Hotel pickup, food, drinks, and air-conditioned transport are included for Cancun hotels, while Riviera Maya pickup costs extra.

“Really nice guide, and the foods were nice too, made my first day in cancun! thank you, Jim and Alex!”

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8.ATV Ziplines, Cenote, Lunch, Horseback Riding and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about five hours at Mayan Jungle Rush near Puerto Morelos, combining four ziplines, hanging bridges, a 30-minute ATV ride, horseback riding, a freshwater cenote, lunch, and tequila tasting. Guides such as Chris, Flako, H, and David Flash are praised for keeping groups moving and entertained.

“High pressure to buy add-ons like ATV insurance. They try to scare you into buying it but honestly not necessary as you ride in a straight line on ATVs that are already broken and have bald tires. “Lunch” is 2 tiny tacos that taste like rat meat. Do not pick this excursion. Save your money and pay for XCARET. Much better!”

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9.ATV, Ziplines & Cenote. Lunch & Tequila Tasting Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 591 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

Spend about four hours at Mayan Jungle Rush near Puerto Morelos, riding an ATV, crossing hanging bridges, using four ziplines, swimming in a freshwater cenote, eating tacos, and tasting tequila. Guides such as Andy, George, Alex, and Skinny are often praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“Great experience overall. Wish the ATV was longer and got to open them up more. Was hoping the zip line would be longer and over something more fun. The tacos at the end were decent, but wish they had some cilantro and onion on them or some salsa. The swimming hole was fun!”

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10.Xoximilco Ticket: Boat Fiesta, Traditional Tasting & Tequila Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 410 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend an evening at Xoximilco Cancun, boarding a state-themed trajinera for a canal cruise, Mexican tasting dinner, tequila, beer, soft drinks, and live mariachi, bolero, marimba, and trio music. Hosts such as Alexander and Jesus have been praised for keeping the party moving.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip! It was soooo much fun, our guide was extremely entertaining and the entire ride was one joy after another.”

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11.Xoximilco: Boat Fiesta Tour, Tasting, Tequila Bar and Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 399 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $144

Xoximilco Cancun puts you on a traditional trajinera for a five-hour Mexican fiesta with mariachi, marimba, tequila, beer, food, and dancing. Guides such as Cesar, Alexander, Felipe, and Antonio keep the boats lively. Expect shared transport, mixed-language groups, heat, insects, and a social party atmosphere.

“Well where do I start first communication is trash. They claim that showed up to my resort and they did not because I was waiting in the lobby for almost an hour. Pick up time was 7:15pm I was at the lobby at 7:00pm. Second, they didn't not bother to call me to give me an eta status. Third, when I attempted to contact via phone to # provided on my confirm email that number belonged to GR Solaris. I lost $274 USD for two people and I wasted my Saturday night thanks to them. DO NOT BOOK!!!!!”

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12.Dancer Cruise Isla Mujeres Snorkel Food and Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about seven hours aboard Dancer Cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres. You get breakfast, lunch, snorkeling at El Meco Reef, a water slide, swim time, an open bar, music, and free time on the island. Crew members such as Stacy keep the mood lively, but stops can feel short.

“Amazing time, is a party the whole time. Good food and drinks. The staff is nice, friendly and active”

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13.Tequila Tasting, Horseback Riding,ATV, Ziplines Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours in Puerto Morelos on a fast-moving jungle circuit with ATVs, horseback riding, beginner-friendly ziplines, a cenote swim, lunch, and tequila tasting. Guides such as Raul, Arturo, Jose, and Flacco are praised for keeping the mood friendly, though the rides are short and extras can add up.

“Good set of activities. Start off with zip lining and ATVs then go to horseback riding and cenotes. 5”

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14.Cenotes Adventure with Tequila Tasting & Mayan Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · 5 hours · from $79

Head from Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Akumal into the Yucatán jungle for three cenote swims, a zipline or jump, tequila tasting, a Mayan snack, and a short dance ritual. Guides such as Pedro, Miguel, Daniela, and Cris are praised for keeping the day friendly and organized.

“It was very fun with 3 cenotes. There is an adventure park and you are splitter into groups and there are guides inside who lead the tour, everything was clear, guide Cris was also amazing. Driver Maldonado made us have fun a lot in the transportation from Cancun to the park. Many thanks to him.”

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15.Street Food, Local Market and Urban Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 5 hours · from $78

Spend five hours tasting tacos, tamales, carnitas, cochinita pibil, drinks, and desserts at four Cancún food stops. An English or Spanish guide such as Adrian, Diego, or Alex explains each dish, then takes you through a local market. Expect more food than walking, with urban art often viewed from the van.

“The tour was great!! The food was better than expected and plentiful! Go hungry!!!! Street art was really cool too but not as much of it as I thought. The food made up for it!”

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