Just go! This is a gem. Yes, you might be a little apprehensive about leaving the Hotel Zone and…read moreventuring out, but this is worth it. We ended up here twice during our trip. Our first trip was during an evening where things were quite lively. Live music was playing from the stage. There was dancing, families everywhere and many street vendors. There are also a number of food court restaurants near the palapas. The ones we visited, all were outstanding and the food was extremely reasonable (ok, cheap), but bring your pesos. My daughter got three huge empanadas for 95 pesos (less than $5.50 US). I got 4 street style pastor tacos for roughly $4.50 US. We also bought esquites both times for $2 for a small cup. Well worth it. On the second visit, it was late afternoon/early evening. The vibe wasn't as festive, but still busy and lively. The HZ buses drop you off nearby and the walk is very short and extremely safe. On our second visit, we walked from Mercado 28 and it was still very safe.

Hot! Bring ya hand fan!!! Tons of locals and their families flock to here on Sunday nights!!!! This…read moreis their go to spot! You want to find good local food, desserts, arts and crafts, vendors with local goods, local bars, and best prices in town, go here! Arrange uber in and out or taxi! It gets busy we rode the bus like some crazies, it was fun but packed and had ac but no private ride. Tacos, tortas, pizza, turkey legs, marquisette, crepes SnoCones, bags, clothes, art, massage stands. It's a one stop shop- socks, jewelry, kitchen dishes, souvenirs yes! I don't know if you would find a parking spot so I say uber. It starts around sundown and their out there until 11pm at least. It was so hot no winds and lots of people packed in there. Not much seating or benches, tables they had were occupied and people wasn't moving anytime soon. It depends time of year I'm sure as well, but like I said it's more locals here you will see O tourists unless they did their research hahaha

We enjoyed the day we had there because it was a slow day and only about 2 dozen people there. The…read morefood was subpar at best. The included drinks also lacking. The paid cash bar drinks are much more satisfying! I enjoyed spending my time in the hammock. My husband got into the ocean but it was a bit rocky so I stayed beachside. I would try another spot next time in spite of the pretty beach area and the story here is cool.

Isla de Pasion is a secluded island off of Cozumel and is such a beautiful beach that is not to be…read moremissed. There are many ways to get there -- by ferry, by private boat/catamaran, or car. On Thursday, my husband and I rented a jeep and drove to the fishing pier at Laguna Ciega. Note: You will need a jeep to get to Laguna Ciega. I would not recommend walking. Once you leave downtown and start driving for a while, you will end up in front of a dirt road, where the road becomes bumpy and requires off-road driving. A regular car will not be able to handle the dips, which are pretty major. Depending on the weather there could also be muddy water. The dirt road is wide enough for one car, so be mindful of cars that could come from the opposite direction. Despite the off-road driving, we still arrived within 30 minutes. Cozumel is not a large island. We parked our rental car and got on a boat with a local who offered to take us across to la Isla de Pasion for 100 pesos per person each way. We agreed that we would pay him half of total when he gets us to la Isla de Pasion, and then the other half when he takes us back to Laguna Ciega. The boat ride was quick and took about 5-10 minutes. Isla de Pasion was incredible. The water was clear and the waves were super gentle. There is a beach club on site; however, my husband and I settled down in our own little section of the beach. We stayed for about 3 hours, swimming, and having a picnic with food and beers that we brought. As we were leaving around 1:30pm, we noticed there were a lot more people on Isla de Pasion. Definitely get to the island EARLY so you can enjoy it when it is less crowded.

Beautiful oasis in the middle of a metropolitan area. Morning joggers say "hola" and…read moreyoga/meditation classes are held under thatched roofs. Walking through here is just good for the soul.

This is a small park in downtown Cancun away from the hotel zone. We visited due to an article I…read morefound for cheap things to do. It's very wooded and jungle-like even though it's in the middle of town. There's a big wide trail for people to walk/jog on. I was hoping to see some wildlife as we were walking, but there wasn't much at the start. However, as we continued, we saw some movement ahead! There were a TON of coatis! It was a family group foraging on both sides of the trail. They completely ignored the runners who went by us. One little guy even ran right by me! I had never seen these animals before, and it was such a treat! There is a small museum which we didn't visit. We were too hot from the walk. There is also a small pond area where there are turtles and a crocodile. It's free to get in so it's a good place to explore if you want something more quiet and laid back on your travels.

I found this place only because I got lost driving around town, but it was good because I…read morecompletely fell in love with this place. I personally didn't find it too long to walk in, just an average length enough to do some exercise routine, walk the dog, walk with your loved one, and it has an amazing view to the lagoon. it is a good choice if you want to be in contact with mother nature. The thing that I didn't like was watching people lying on the floor doing picnic sessions... I really really dislike that kind of behavior specially since they don't clean up afterwards , and also that lie down in the floor and take a nap, like if they were hobos or something. Not that I have something against them, I just dislike the fact that doing that it takes away the magic of the place. Overall it is a great spot to visit here in Cancun.