16 days in Yucatan Peninsula Itinerary

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

Cancun is known for nightlife, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Delfines, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, stop by Tattoo Studio Henna, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Cancun is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Cancun is minus 6 hours. In August, Cancun is somewhat warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 37°C and lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Valladolid.

One of the gateways to the ruins of Chichen Itza, Valladolid boasts plenty of historic charm and offers a range of tourist-oriented services that ensure pleasant holidays in this area.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Cenote Ik kil and then explore the fascinating underground world of Cenote Xkeken. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Chichen Itza, tour the pleasant surroundings at Xkopek Parque Apicola, and then contemplate the long history of Convent of San Bernardino of Siena.

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Getting from Cancun to Valladolid by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Valladolid are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 31°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Bacalar.

Bacalar is the municipal seat and largest city in Bacalar Municipality (until 2011 a part of Othón P. Blanco Municipality) in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, about 40km north of Chetumal, at 18° 40' 37" N, 88° 23' 43" W. In the 2010 census the city had a population of 11,084 people. On the 13th (Sun), stroll through Estromatolitos and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Bacalar. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Mon): get a taste of life in the country at Num Ka'an Ranch and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by car from Valladolid to Bacalar takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Bacalar, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 29°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Calakmul.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): examine the collection at Museo de Naturaleza y Arqueologia de Calakmul and then explore the ancient world of Calakmul Archaeological Zone.

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Getting from Bacalar to Calakmul by car takes about 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Tulum.

The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): explore the world behind art at Gaston Charo Art Gallery Playa del Carmen and then get in on the family fun at Xcaret. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Thu): delve into the distant past at Tulum Archaeological Site, then don't miss a visit to Tulum Tower, and then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.

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Getting from Calakmul to Tulum by car takes about 6 hours. In August, daytime highs in Tulum are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Isla Mujeres.

Tiny municipal seat of an eponymous island, each season Isla Mujeres swells to bursting with international tourists coming here to swim, snorkel, dive, fish, and sail.

Isla Mujeres is known for beaches, wildlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Punta Sur, tour the pleasant surroundings at El Farito, make a trip to Playa El Centro, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capilla de Guadalupe.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Isla Mujeres online visit planner.

Getting from Tulum to Isla Mujeres by combination of bus and ferry takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry. In August in Isla Mujeres, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.