7 Museums in Cancun to Build a Day Around

1.Jungle Tour & Snorkel at Punta Nizuc Reef , Underwater museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Drive a speedboat through mangroves, snorkel at Punta Nizuc Reef, and visit the underwater museum in about 2 hours from Cancun.

“The speedboats were awesome and super fun. The wind made the waves a little intense for snorkeling but it was still really cool and not cold thankfully. The guide was really friendly and fun. They do push the tip thing super hard which I get but he said it 4 times in the 5 minutes before we left which was really awkward. We did tip because it was really fun and he earned it. Keep in mind there’s a $15 per person tax when you arrive.”

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2.Scuba Diving Under Water Museum and Reef for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Beginner scuba in Cancun with PADI one-on-one training, two open-water sessions at MUSA and Manchones Reef, small groups and gear.

“1. They really need to do better with directions because I was provided with three different ones on the app. It is literally behind the restaurant.. that’s all we needed to know. 2. One diving instructor vs nine beginners is not a good ratio. Which leads me to lack of a patience shown. 3. If you don’t speak Spanish good luck! After being basically kick out the ocean, I was stuck on the rock with the captain sea sick with no assistance. 4. Mr. Alex is too curious for me asking a black woman how she washes her hair is so juvenile. Worst Birthday Ever!”

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3.For certified Divers Experience the Under Water Museum and the Manchones Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $109

Certified divers explore the Underwater Museum and Manchones Reef near Isla Mujeres, with gear and 2 scuba sessions in a small group.

“Very easy, fun dive. All the staff is helpful and nice. They made sure to point out cool wildlife and points of interest during the dive.”

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4.Snorkeling Adventure at the Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $57

Isla Mujeres snorkel tour with El Farito Reef, Sac Bajo Reef, and MUSA sculptures, plus snacks and lunch by the Caribbean Sea.

“Very nice, we saw so many fishes and turtles and the lunch was amazing.”

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5.2-Hour Snorkeling Paradise Reef in Cancún Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · from $58

Snorkel Punta Nizuc and see MUSA statues at the Cancun Underwater Museum on a 2-hour tour with gear, boat ride, and drinks.

“10/10 recommend! This was the highlight of our vacation! The water was peaceful, the snorkeling was beautiful. The staff friendly and accommodating! The endless drinks topped it off ! Truly worth it!”

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6.Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 73 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $58

Snorkel Cancun’s MUSA underwater museum and Manchones Reef. See 400+ life-size sculptures, turtles, rays. 4.5 hours, $58.

“A great trip. Samuel and the captain made our excursion a wonderful, exciting, informative and unique experience. The underwater museum was breathtaking. The snorkeling was great. The sea life and corals were beautiful. This was truly a great memory for me and my family. It is not to be missed on a visit to Cancun.”

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7.Skip-the-Line Mayan Museum & San Miguelito Site

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 45 reviews · from $15Best value

Skip-the-line entry to Cancun’s Mayan Museum plus included access to San Miguelito, with jungle and lagoon views and major artifact displays.

“The ticket booth operator would not recognize the app and the virtual ticket. He wanted a paper ticket.”

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