Inexpensive hotels, activities, and restaurants for your vacations in Cancun. Affordable options that will help you plan your economic holidays. Are you looking for some inexpensive ideas for your vacations in Cancun? Many people think that Cancun is an expensive destination but there exist many options if you’re looking for some economic holidays at a good and inexpensive hotel. Here, you will find many affordable hotel deals especially available during the low season. Also, you can carry out many budget activities and go to some cheap and tasty restaurants.
Try to avoid August and December, since many Mexicans plan their vacations during these months and hotels are usually more expensive.
Cancun Inexpensive Hotels
In Cancun, you can find some incredible inexpensive hotel deals under $100 USD. Mayan Explore gives you a complete list of the best affordable hotels where you can stay for an excellent price. Check out our inexpensive hotels in Cancun.
Visit the archeological site of Tulum
Take a bus from the ADO bus station that will take you to the archaeological site of Tulum. Bus cost: $104 Mexican pesos one way at 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15 am (roundtrip $208 Mexican pesos). Tulum entrance fee is $57 Mexican pesos. Schedule – Monday to Sunday 8 am – 5 pm.
Visit Playa del Carmen
Another inexpensive activity is visiting the cosmopolitan village of Playa del Carmen. Take a bus from the ADO bus station and visit the famous 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen, which is full of Mexican restaurants and Mexican Caribbean shops. Bus cost – $48 Mexican pesos (one way). Schedule – every 30 minutes from 5 am to 11:30 pm. Playa del Carmen (also known as PDC) is located on the crystal blue waters of the Mexican Caribbean, just 40 miles south of Cancun, with miles and miles of white sandy beaches.
Visit Playa Delfines in Cancun
Also known as “El Mirador”, a “must walk beach” Playa Delfines is the most known public beach in Cancun. Not recommended for swimming if you’re not an expert though. This beach lacks heavy crowds from the hotel area. Very accessible by bus, rental car or taxi.
Visit Playa Norte in Isla Mujeres
One of the most famous inexpensive activities in Cancun is visiting Isla Mujeres, an island located just in front of Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean Sea, a perfect destination for a day trip. A great way to spend the day in Isla Mujeres is at Playa Norte, which has shallow waters and stunning white sand. For lunch, we recommend any of the several restaurants on the main avenue of the small island. Ferry costs $17USD roundtrip every hour from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Swim with Turtles in Akumal
Akumal is well-known to be home to many different types of turtles. Enjoy a day in a different bay from all those found in Cancun and Riviera Maya, with calm waves perfect for snorkeling and watch a natural spectacle with many turtles and fish. Take a bus to Playa del Carmen ($48 Mexican pesos one way) and then take a “colectivo” to Akumal, which are located on Calle 2 Norte between Av. 15 and 20 ($30 Mexican pesos one way).
Affordable Restaurants in Cancun
DHS has created a list for you with the best inexpensive restaurants in Cancun. Even the locals go here!
- Sanborns: One of the most famous economic chain restaurants around Mexico. Plaza las Americas downtown.
- Rolandis Pizzeria: A well-known inexpensive Italian restaurant among locals. Coba Avenue downtown Cancun. Ph. 884-4047
- Café Andrade: A classical Mexican affordable restaurant in Cancun. Plaza Las Avenidas downtown Cancun Ph. 883-9067
- El Cejas Seafood Restaurant: The most famous affordable seafood restaurant in downtown Cancun. SM 28 downtown Cancun. Ph. 887-1080