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The Cancun Bay Travel Diary
Your expert guide to the Caribbean and the Mayan World. Tips, local secrets, and the best recommendations to turn your ordinary vacation into an extraordinary experience.
On the Cancun Bay blog, we share local secrets, travel tips, and top recommendations so you can make the most of every second of your vacation in Southeast Mexico.
We design the trip you deserve:
- Tailor-made experiences: Because we know no two travelers are alike, we adapt our advice to your pace and style.
- Guides who love what they do: We don't just show you the place; we tell you the stories that make Yucatán and Quintana Roo vibrate.
- No surprises, no stress: We handle the logistics so your only job is to enjoy the sun, the culture, and the local cuisine.
Travel Guides
August 8, 2026
• 4 MIN
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History of Chichen Itza
Who built Chichen Itza, what its name means and why it was one of the most powerful cities of the Mayan world.
Travel Guides
August 8, 2026
• 4 MIN
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The Pyramid of Chichen Itza (El Castillo)
How tall El Castillo is, its Mayan-calendar design, the descending serpent and why climbing is not allowed.
Travel Guides
August 8, 2026
• 6 MIN
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Chichen Itza: the complete guide to visiting from Cancun
What Chichen Itza is, where it is, how to get there from Cancun, how much tickets cost and when to go.
Travel Guides
August 8, 2026
• 5 MIN
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Chichen Itza tickets & entrance fee 2026
Admission is made up of two fees, INAH and CULTUR. What each visitor type pays and who is exempt.
Travel Guides
July 28, 2026
• 8 MIN
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Chichén Itzá Entrance Fee 2026: What You Pay and Who Gets In Free
What Chichén Itzá costs in 2026 for foreign visitors, Mexican nationals and Yucatán residents, how the Boleto Único works, and which free-admission rules actually apply to tourists.
Travel Guides
July 16, 2026
• 7 MIN
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Isla Mujeres from Cancun: the complete guide
How to get there by ferry, what to do on the island, catamaran or on your own, and what is not included.
Nature & Adventure
July 15, 2026
• 4 MIN
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Cenote Zací: the Cenote in the Heart of Valladolid
A large semi-open cenote in downtown Valladolid, ideal for swimming without leaving the city.
Nature & Adventure
July 15, 2026
• 4 MIN
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Cenote Oxman: Swimming and Rope Jump at a Hacienda near Valladolid
A semi-open cenote with hanging roots and a rope to jump into the water.
Nature & Adventure
July 15, 2026
• 4 MIN
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Cenote Samulá: Turquoise Waters and Roots near Valladolid
A cavern with turquoise waters, hanging roots and a magical light beam.
