If you’re planning a trip to Cancun and want to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region, here are the top 2 museums in this destination.
1. Maya Museum of Cancun
Located in the Hotel Zone (the best place where to stay), the Museo Maya de Cancun is one of the best museums in Cancun – and a must-see, in our opinion. It brings together a lot of knowledge about the ancient Mayan civilization, with artefacts, sculptures and objects that provide an in-depth view of them.
There are everything from everyday utensils to ceremonial artifacts, which together explain the complexity of Mayan culture. The museum is located at Km 16.5 of Boulevard Kukulcán (Zona Hotelera) and is open daily from 9am to 6pm.
2. Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA)
Another museum in Cancun which, if you can get there, is very worthwhile, is this underwater gallery. MUSA has been promoting a truly unique experience since 2009, in which you dive into the crystal-clear waters of Cancún’s National Marine Park to see submerged sculptures.
There are more than 500 sculptures (by renowned artists) located between 3 and 6 meters deep – occupying an area of 420m². In this way, MUSA mixes concepts of marine conservation and contemporary art.
Not everyone takes this tour, but it’s worth it if you have more days to spare. To visit, you need to take a boat trip or go snorkeling – we recommend this one.
- Important tip: to make the most of your trip to Cancun, staying in the best regions is essential. So, if you want, check out our article explaining the main areas and how you can save a lot on accommodation.
Where to reliably buy tickets for tours in Cancun?
To save time and money, buying travel tickets online is always the best option, in our opinion. And we’ve traveled the world a lot and, after doing a lot of research, testing and getting to know people, we discovered the company that offers the best tours in Cancun, at very good prices.
We use this Cancun tours website in excursions to secure our tickets, as they always get very cheap discounts on various tours around the world, which helped us to visit more sights during our trip. It’s always worth taking a look at their tours when traveling.
Buying on their website helps you save time that would otherwise be wasted queuing at the ticket offices, not to mention the risk of running into sold-out tickets. They also allow each traveler to rate the tours they have already taken so that you can see their real opinions. This way, you can be sure that you’re getting quality and safe tours.
Save money on your trip to Cancun:
Car: if you are thinking about renting one this is the best website. It compares the price at all rental companies and finds unbeatable prices. You can save up to 30%!
Mobile chip: we always use this chip. It’s electronic (eSIM), you install it instantly and you can use your cell phone’s Internet anywhere in the world.
Travel insurance: medical care in another country is very expensive and it is extremely important to take out travel insurance for any trip abroad. This is the website we always take out our insurance on. Reliable and at a good price.
Transfer: do you need one from the airport to the hotel? Find out here how to book and for the lowest price!
