The 4 Best Shows in Cancún

1.Xcaret Park Entry Tickets with Cultural Night Show Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,382 reviews · 6 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $113Our pick

Spend up to a full day at Xcaret near Playa del Carmen, swimming through underground rivers, visiting wildlife habitats, walking jungle trails, and watching the Mexican cultural show. Choose basic admission, Xcaret Plus with buffet lunch and lockers, or an evening ticket from 4pm.

“This was a beautiful place, and totally unexpected. It’s like a sea world, combined with a zoo, while learning history and culture. The show was spectacular and it was a great day. Most memorable part of our trip.”

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2.Xcaret Park Day Trip, transportation and Cultural Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,899 reviews · 6 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $167

Spend a full day at Xcaret Park with shared transport from Cancun, swimming in underground rivers, seeing wildlife and Mayan sites, then watching Mexico Espectacular. Choose basic admission or Xcaret Plus for lunch, snorkeling equipment, and the Plus changing area.

“Wish the tour person on the bus could have told us there is beaches and swimming areas for family after the river. She told us to go explore other areas so we changed out to clothes from swimsuit to go checkout other areas. So hot and sticky so checkout areas in normal clothes. Then done in all areas in 3 hours. Ideally we could have stay at the swimming area. Go check out other places in between or toward the afternoon.”

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3.Jolly Roger Pirate Show and Dinner in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,602 reviews · from $136

Join Captain Black Jack and his crew at Punta Sam for a 3.5-hour pirate dinner cruise aboard a Santa María replica. Expect bilingual comedy, sword fights, fireworks, unlimited drinks, music, children’s activities, and a choice of regular or premium dinner menus.

“Absolutely amazing, the experience was surreal, acting 10/10, service 10/10, and drinks 10/10. Great for couples and family very entertaining and we had Bonnie as our server super sweet and tended to our every needs ! One of many great excursion in Cancun !”

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4.Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 326 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $87Best value

At Vidanta Riviera Maya, JOYÀ combines an 80-minute Cirque du Soleil performance with Mexican-inspired theater, acrobatics, music, and optional dinner. Choose show-only seating, premium appetizers and Champagne, a three-course dinner, or VIP access. Transportation from Cancún or Playa del Carmen is optional.

“Amazing experience. We were a group of 3 families - kids ages 5 - 11, everyone LOVED it! Definitely book the dinner, well worth it. The theater is perfectly sized for the show so not a bad seat in the house. One suggestion - clarify when you pick up your tickets how to redeem the photo inclusion. It wasn’t clear and the photographers didn’t seem to know. All in all, Joya was a major highlight of our vacation.”

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