Cancun · Truevelling

1 ★★★

Playa Delfines

Surf

Av. 40 bus 🚌 or taxi

Pro tip: Only public beach in the Zona Hotelera with no hotel in front — free palapas, zero resort fees

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Playa Holbox

Sunset

Av. 40 walking

Pro tip: No cars on the island — rent a golf cart or bike to explore both ends of the beach

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1 ★★★

Playa Maroma

Snorkel

Av. 40 taxi

Pro tip: Access is limited — go independently early morning before resort day-trippers arrive

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1 ★★

Playa del Carmen

Sunset

Av. 40 walking

Pro tip: Head north of Calle 26 for quieter stretches away from the beach club crowds

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Punta Sur

Sunset

Av. 40 golf cart

Pro tip: Small entrance fee (~$3 USD). Rent a golf cart in town — it's 6 miles from the ferry, not walkable

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1 ★★★

Sala de Despecho

Despecho Bar

Av. 40 taxi

$$ (~300-500 MXN per person)

Sing-your-heartbreak-out bar, curated music, zero pretension

Specialty: Cocktails + live DJ sets built around desamor anthems

Pro tip: Reserve in advance — walk-ins get turned away at the door

📅 Reserva necesaria

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1 ★★★

Hanaichi

Japanese Sushi

Av. 40 taxi

$$ (~900 MXN per person)

No-frills authentic Japanese bar, small and local, zero tourist gimmicks

Specialty: Nigiri and sashimi — fresh fish, Japanese-owned and run

Pro tip: Skip the rolls — go for nigiri and sashimi, that's where the quality shows

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1 ★★★

Marbella Fish Market & Raw Bar

Mexican Fish

Av. 40 ferry + taxi 🚕 or by boat

$$ (market price, no menu listed)

Beach club over the sea, sunset views of Cancún skyline

Specialty: Fresh catch by weight — grilled, ceviche or raw bar style

Pro tip: Skip the cocktails (overpriced) — focus on the food and sunset

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1 ★★★

Meson del Marques

Mexican Traditional

Av. 40 walking

$$ (~300-500 MXN per person)

Open-air colonial courtyard, 17th-century mansion, local crowd

Specialty: Cochinita pibil, longaniza de Valladolid, queso relleno estilo Valladolid

Pro tip: Order the Platón de la Casa — best sampler of regional dishes on the menu

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1 ★★★

Siete Cielos Pizzeria by Frontoni

Italian Pizza

Av. 40 taxi

$ (100-200 MXN per person)

Alfresco pizzeria, owner-run, passionate Neapolitan vibes

Specialty: Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza — Funghi e Salsiccia, Broccoli e Salsiccia

Pro tip: Owner makes every pizza himself — ask for his recommendation

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1 ★★

Chinampita Huayacan

Mexican Tacos

Av. 40 taxi

$ (<30 MXN per taco)

Local taquería, casual street-food energy, no-frills

Specialty: Tacos al pastor with pineapple, campechano

Pro tip: Skip the Zona Hotelera — this Huayacán spot is the local version

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1 ★★

Mu. Burgerhouse AV40

American Burger

Av. 40 taxi

$ (~200 MXN per person)

Lush courtyard garden, live music, off the tourist strip

Specialty: Gourmet burgers — La Lolita (blue cheese + caramelized onion) is the one

Pro tip: Away from 5th Ave crowds — worth the walk or short taxi ride

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1 ★★

Roots Pizzas a la Leña

Italian Pizza

Av. 40 walking

$$ (~400-500 MXN per person)

Rustic open-air courtyard, tree trunk stools, live music at night

Specialty: Wood-fired lobster pizza — thin crust, fresh catch from the island

Pro tip: Bring mosquito repellent — they have it on tables but don't forget yours

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