Do you have a flight with a layover in Cancun or are you staying near the airport? If so, you’ll surely want to know the closest attractions to enjoy your vacation to the fullest and be ready in time for your flight.

So, next time you’re in Cancun, getaway and visit some of these places near the Cancun Airport.

Ventura Park

If you have more time, take the opportunity to relax and enjoy Cancun’s newest water park, Ventura Park. Located just 10 minutes from the airport, it has slides, wave pools, zip lines, hanging bridges, and interactive programs with dolphins.

Some packages include admission + food and beverages.

Dolphin Beach

This famous beach and viewpoint is just a 20-minute drive from Cancun Airport. Here, you can take the iconic photo at the famous CANCUN sign, with the stunning Mexican Caribbean Sea in the background.

As we already mentioned, Playa Delfines is one of the most famous and visited public beaches, so don’t miss the opportunity to get your feet in the sea and take pictures.

Amazing places near Cancun airport
Amazing places near Cancun airport

Cancun Hotel Zone

If your stay in Cancun is short, you may simply want to “walk” in the hotel zone. The best this option would be to rent a car or take a cab, whichever is more convenient for you. It is not necessary to stop, this tour can be completed in about 1 hour, but, if you stop at one stop or another, it may take longer, consider that.

As a date, the busiest hours in Cancun’s hotel zone, the famous rush hours, are between 8 am and 10 am and between 5 pm and 7 pm.

There you have it, these were some of the places or attractions closest to Cancun airport that you can visit on your next trip. Finally, we suggest you set an alarm, as it is easy to forget the time when you are having a good time.