From Mayan ruins and coral reefs teeming with life to the local markets and cafes in small streets. This romantic city will delight couples in search of discovery. This is how we start our top romantic spots in Cancun.
Great photos and great adventures
If you spend the day in the hotel district, go to kilometer 18 where you will find El Mirador, the best overlook in Cancún, whose large terrace overlooks the dolphin beach and the now-famous CANCÚN letters, which lend themselves perfectly to a couple’s photo. Then go down the hill towards a place most tourists have never heard of: the Mayan ruins of El Rey. This several hundred years old city is full of small temples. Since it is not very well known, chances are you will find yourself alone.
At the southern end of Cancún’s hotel zone is Ventura Park, which offers a large water park, zip lines, roller coasters, and much more. Although this park may seem more suitable for families, lovers will enjoy spending the day at its luxury beach club or zip-lining under the starry sky.
The more adventurous can book Aquaworld’s Jungle Tour and race between the lagoon’s mangrove islands on a two-person speedboat before snorkeling in the clear water reefs of Punta Nizuc.
Treat yourself to a romantic ambiance
To admire the city from further afield, there is nothing like a dinner cruise aboard an authentic pirate ship, which offers the ideal setting for a moment together. Aboard this Spanish galleon, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the city while enjoying a delicious dinner accompanied by a great show.
During your vacation in Cancún, take a day off from the hotel zone and enjoy a romantic moment as if you were living there. Café Con Gracia has become one of the most popular cafés among Cancún residents. It serves coffee drinks, snacks, and delicious desserts in a charming setting. After enjoying an iced mint and chocolate drink, head down Tankah Avenue towards Mercado 28, a huge market with voice-giving vendors, colorful souvenir stalls, and jewelry shops. Haggling is highly recommended.
Diving and Discovery
For your sightseeing in Cancun, the most spectacular option for couples is in Xcaret. This natural park offers an opportunity to discover Mexican culture and local wildlife and features idyllic snorkeling spots and lush natural landscapes. To add a touch of romance to your visit to Xcaret Park, don’t forget to visit its aviary and swim in its majestic underground river.
A tour of the city
For your evenings out, Cancún city center also offers many restaurants. Taste local Yucatan cuisine in the backyard of the original La Habichuela, one of Cancún’s oldest restaurants, and then, for dessert, order crispy Yucatan ‘marquesitas’ from a street vendor in the nearby Las Palapas Park. At the beginning of the night, you may come across vendors selling handmade jewelry in Parque de Los Hippies, as the locals call it, on the other side of the church.
Just knowing where to go is enough to turn a classic Cancún vacation into a romantic postcard-style getaway with lush natural beauty, ancient Mayan civilization, and exciting discoveries on the agenda.
