Top Cancun Nature and Wildlife

Explore the Yucatan jungle's flooded sinkholes, or cenotes, during this full-day guided eco-adventure. Paddle through the underground caverns on kayaks, snorkel in the subterranean aquatic habitats and float on the azure water on inner tubes. Listen as your guide recounts Mayan folktales about mythical guardians that protect these sacred water sources. This small-group tour, limited to 19 people, includes snacks, a gourmet picnic lunch, and round-trip hotel transportation.

Amazing 7 days tour where you will see the highlights of the beautiful nature and wildlife of Cancun. You will have 2 days to discover everything about the Whale Shark and to swim with the biggest fish of the world. Discover much more of the Mexican fauna and flora by exploring biospheres, cenotes, lagoons and the jungle. Experience it with your own eyes! Cancun is waiting for you! 

Sail from Cancun to Isla de Mujeres on a luxurious catamaran on this fun-filled day tour. On the way to the island, stop for some snorkeling at two distinct spots on the reef, including the Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA). Once at the island, enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Mexican food and an open bar. The party continues onboard during the sail back to Cancun.

Combine some of the Yucatan’s most thrilling experiences on a full-day ‘Gimme All’ adventure package at Selvatica that includes full access: try ziplines, a ropes course, bungee swing, parachute jump, zipline coaster, rollercoaster, self-drive ATVs, and cenote swimming. Since the activities are all inclusive, you don’t have to decide what you want to try in advance; once you’re inside Selvatica, enjoy the whole day to explore the adventure park.

Swim with docile whale sharks off the shores of Cancun during this 6-hour eco-adventure from Cancún or Playa del Carmen. From Punta Sam, take an hour-long scenic boat ride to the area where the whale sharks, the world's largest fish, like to hang out and feed. Under the supervision of your experienced guide, slip into the water to swim and snorkel with these graceful creatures over the course of 3 hours. Eat a light lunch on board the boat en route to the mainland, stopping for a visit on Isla Mujeres. Use of snorkel equipment and round-trip transportation from hotel are included.

Join the experts and visit Chichen Itza, the archaeological site named as one of the “Wonders of the Modern World”. Be among the first to arrive to beat the crowds to visit the famous castle, the ballcourt, and the observatory. Discover the majestic Cenote Maya, the cenote with the largest vault in the entire Yucatán Peninsula, and enjoy this jewel of nature with its beautiful rock formations where you can swim and enjoy adventure activities. Learn about the Mayan culture, participate in a blessing ceremony, visit a traditional Mayan house and enjoy the flavors of a traditional meal prepared with vegetables from our organic garden. Take your memories home with you in the form of photos of your activities, taken by photographers from the Mayan communities themselves!

Take a swim in an area with the whale sharks, the largest fish on the planet, on this tour from Cancun. Hop aboard a boat with a biologist guide and head to the waters surrounding Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Holbox, where you'll snorkel alongside these gentle giants. This tour offers both a small-group option as well as the opportunity for a private swim with just your travel companion or group. Hotel pickup and drop-off is also included. Please note: this tour is offered seasonally, from May to September.

Adventure through the Yucatan peninsula's jungle during this tour that combines horseback riding and swimming in a cenote. You're provided with snacks, towels, water, and all necessary horseback riding equipment. Round-trip transportation from Playa del Carmen or Cancun included.

Take a swim with whale sharks, dolphins, and stingrays in Isla Mujeres on this guided tour. The Mexican island, located about 2 miles (3 kilometers) off the coast of Cancun, boasts plenty of colorful fish and marine life to discover. Plus, explore a reef and afterwards enjoy fresh ceviche, sandwiches, and drinks on board the boat.

Welcome to one of the most requested activities in Mexico, the Extreme Snorkel, we make this activity in Puerto Morelos, that is an enigmatic fishermen town, we will start our trip boarding a brand new boat and we will go to the national reef park, this is consider as the biggest 2nd reef wall worldwide, here you will see a huge variety of fishes of all colors, types and sizes. Imagine the beauty of this places with all the corals, the reef and all the sea life if we are lucky maybe we will see a stingray or a big turtle. This is the 1st time you will see corals in it´s own natural world. Then we will go to our private beach club to have a morning meal and water to refresh ourselves, we will have a walk through the center of Puerto Morelos and the local people will show us some interesting things like a tequila tasting or how handcraft is made. This tour will show you a little piece of Mexico and it´s folklore.

Explore Tulum Ruins, Coba Ruins, Cenote and the popular Quinta Avenida of Playa del Carmen in this fantastic tour. The greatest attraction at the Tulum Ruins is its location. Built on a bluff facing the rising sun, this ruin site is the only Maya settlement located on the beaches of the Caribbean. The views continue to be described as spectacular as millions of people visit this Maya ruin in the Riviera Maya. Archaeologists believe Cobá was one of the most important ruin sites on the Yucatan Peninsula. The design and purpose of this settlement was very different from other Mayan cities, with various settlements existing in one area. The white roads lead from each settlement to the main pyramid, Nohoch Mul. Learn more about this off-the-beaten-track Mayan Ruin. When visiting you must see 5th Avenue Playa Del Carmen or “Quinta”. This pedestrian street runs parallel to the beach and has the bulk of tourist attractions including shops, restaurants, and street entertainment.

This jungle tour is Cancun’s signature. This tour will take you through winding channels as you sit back and enjoy the beauty of nature and look out for the wildlife. This is the number one thing to do on our list of Cancun activities. 100% fun guaranteed!

Gain an overview of Yucatan’s Mayan history and natural highlights on a private tour to Tulum from Cancun. Start early to explore ancient ruins with your personal guide before the crowds arrive, then dive into an underground river and natural cenote for an intimate glimpse of the region’s landscape. Avoid hidden costs with entrance fees and lunch included, and enjoy seamless transfer between attractions with round-trip transportation from your hotel.

With habitat for more than 150 species of migratory birds and a pristine coral reef, Contoy Island has been a protected reserve since 1961. Explore Contoy Island with a marine biologist on a full-day snorkel and bird watching tour from Cancun that includes round-trip transport, breakfast, lunch, drinks, and equipment, with time to visit Isla Mujeres on the return trip to Cancun.

See the ancient Maya city of Ek Balam, a migratory bird sanctuary, and a tequila factory on a full-day, private tour from Cancun that goes off the beaten track to explore the Yucatan’s history, wildlife, and culture. This 12-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Cancun, entrance fees, and a boat trip through the Gulf Coast mangroves.

Surprise yourself with the wonderful Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. This natural paradise is located on the Caribbean coast; meet the largest nature reserve in Yucatan, with cenotes, coral barriers, immense beaches and stunning mangroves. Enjoy a long-awaited visit on your boat ride, as the beautiful dolphins and turtles that inhabit will come to the boat to greet, besides that you will see different types of birds that there are also found. Sian Ka'an is a unique, pristine, incredible place of virginal beauty that deserves to be known.

Combine snorkeling with driving your own boat through the mangrove forests of Nichupte Lagoon on this tour from Cancun. Use of all necessary equipment included. Multiple daily departure times to fit your schedule.

Feel like a fish underwater with the help of a “subwing” during this underwater adventure in Quintana Roo. Zip through the water with ease with the device and feel like you’re flying as a boat pulls you along. Observe local marine life, like fish and coral, as you glide through the water and enjoy this fun activity during your time in Mexico. All necessary equipment and soft drinks are provided.

The Best Local Experience in Cancun we guarantee it! Tours are a dime a dozen, and most of them are a let-down due to murky waters and absent fish and lots, and lots and LOTS of people doing the same cookie-cutter tours. Be Fun Cancún will bring you to the perfect activities for the perfect day, hands down! All this included in one amazing day!! First you will get to on board on a nice boat and go to the beautiful canals of the Lagoon Nichupte, then you’ll discover a beautiful coral reef and swim among colorful fish in the ocean. After this amazing snorkel we will give a small course so you can fly underwater on our way to “Isla Mujeres” a beautiful island where you will get to enjoy of an exclusive and secluded beach. There you’ll enjoy have the option to eat real local food and have fun in the “king pools” a natural pool where you can relax and have a blast. At last we will visit a local sea turtle farm where you get to sea baby sea turtles, and a local aquarium!

Snorkel with Mexican whale sharks on a full-day group snorkeling tour off the Yucatan Coast from Playa del Carmen. Under the direction of an expert guide, swim with the world’s largest fish while looking out for dolphins, manta rays, and turtles. Immerse yourself in the marine magnificence of Mexico’s waters on this spectacular small-group adventure.

The waters near Isla Contoy are very rich in nutrients that serve as food for the plankton that constitutes the food base of more than 234 species of fish identified in the area, including the majestic whale sharks and stingrays that feed near their coasts and the turtles that nest there. The Ixlaché reef south of Contoy marks the beginning of the second-longest reef barrier in the world, the Great Mesoamerican Reef. Beautiful species of corals, fish, and organisms of great commercial value such as spiny lobster and pink snail abound. Swim with rays and turtles, nurse sharks and a huge amount of fish.

On our Tulum-Cenote Express tour, our visitors and friends will always be accompanied by our professional guides who will provide them with all the information and security measures that they must follow to have the best experience of their lives.

Go for a snorkel with Mexico's gentle giants - whale sharks! Cruising the Gulf of Mexico with an expert guide, you'll snorkel with the biggest fish and maybe spot dolphins, manta rays and turtles on this small group snorkeling adventure off the Yucatan coast.

Early Bird Experience Tulum sunrise-Cenote-Lagoon-Downtown Visit the archaeological site of Tulum early in the day with the sun rising & avoiding crowds to enjoy the amazing landscapes of the ancient Maya temples of the late postclassic period, built next to the beautiful Caribbean sea on a natural cliff, the most beautiful views of the state of Quintana roo. Discover a jewel of the Mayan Riviera, beautiful cenote with super crystalline & Clear waters below ground where we will take the snorkeling equipment to explore the beautiful place…. (Amazing views underwater, is like flying all around) Enjoy the famous and beautiful Lagoon where we will give a refreshing splash and take many photos. (it will be your instagram moment) Then we'll enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the restaurant of tradition in the beautiful town of Tulum that will satisfy your palate. . . SABROSURA!!!! Free time time for exploring and taking pictures Downtown Tulum.