The sparkling city of Cancun lies along the edges of the Nichupte Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, with a trove of hidden-away treasures and unique Cancun activities for couples. From Mayan ruins and vibrant coral reefs, to local markets and street side cafes, this town is brimming with romance just waiting to be explored by adventuresome pairs.
Find Cute Photo Ops & Smile-Inducing Adventures
For a day date in the Hotel Zone, make your way to Kilometer 18 to find El Mirador, Cancun's best lookout point with a large deck overlooking Dolphin Beach and the city's now-famous CANCUN letters (perfect for a couple's photo op.) Then, head down the hill to discover a place most tourists haven't heard of: El Rey Mayan ruins. This centuries-old city has plenty of small temples to climb, and since it's relatively unknown, you just might have the ruins all to yourselves.
At the southern edge of Cancun's Hotel Zone sits Ventura Park, featuring a large water park, zip lines, a roller coaster and more. While this park might seem more geared toward families, a day at the luxury beach club or a zip line ride under the stars makes it an ideal spot for a Cancun date. For even more adventure, book the Jungle Tour with Aquaworld, where you can race through the mangrove islands of the lagoon on a two-person speedboat before snorkeling the reefs in the clear waters of Punta Nizuc.
Get a Romantic Ambience
To get that skyline backdrop, a romantic sunset ride on the Columbus Lobster Dinner Cruise provides the ideal setting for a Cancun couple's activity. On this tour, you'll board a Spanish galleon with gorgeous city views, along with a mouthwatering dinner, fine wine and live saxophone music to set the mood.
Make sure to set apart one day of your Cancun couple's vacation to escape the Hotel Zone and experience romance like a local. Café Con Gracia has become one of the city's most popular cafés among Cancun locals, serving enticing coffee drinks, snacks and desserts in a charm-filled setting. Once you've cooled off with a chilly chocolate mint frappe, take a stroll up Tankah Avenue to Mercado 28, a huge market where haggling is encouraged and you're sure to get lost among the shouting vendors, colorful souvenir stands and jewelry shops.
Hit the Town
Downtown Cancun also offers an ever-growing restaurant scene for date nights. Try local Yucatecan cuisine in the backyard garden at the original La Habichuela, one of Cancun's oldest restaurants, then order crunchy Yucatecan marquesitas for dessert from one of the street carts at the neighboring Las Palapas Park. If the night is still young, you might find vendors selling handmade jewelry at what locals call Parque de los Hippies (Hippie Park) on the other side of the church.
Deep Dive & Explore
When it comes to Cancun sightseeing tours for couples, the most spectacular option can be found at Xcaret. This nature park is overflowing with Mexican culture, idyllic snorkeling spots, lush natural scenery and local wildlife. For romance at Xcaret Park, don't miss out on a visit to the aviary and a swim through the majestic underground river.
Once you know just where to look, a typical Cancun beach vacation will transform into a postcard-perfect romantic getaway filled with lush natural beauty, ancient Mayan culture, and enviable discoveries.
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