Cancún · EVENING EXPERIENCES
14 reviewed
The good evening experiences fill up fast on the Riviera Maya; the great ones fill up first. Ranked below: the 14 best, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Prebook Xcaret near Playa del Carmen for day or night entry, plus cultural Espectacular show. Plus upgrades can include lunch and snorkeling.
“Second time visiting and Xcaret never fails to impress. It was a great all day excursion that mixes fun with cultural exposure. My 8yr old loves it.”
Xcaret Park day trip from Cancun with included water zones and culture, plus a must-see night show and easy round-trip transport.
“Fantastic trip, but costly. Other review stated it's like the Disneyland of Mexico for prices. They are right. Lots of fun and enjoyment. Tour pickup was 20 minutes late, with unknown bus transfer which cost time. Very well organized on exit back to Cancun”
Cancun taco tour with hotel pickup, skip-the-line tacos, local Mexican beer, churros, and a downtown night market for a full evening plan.
“This was a great way to get out of the Hotel Zone and see some of the actual city. The guides were incredible, very knowledgeable and gave excellent advise for each of the taco stops. The Mexican made beers were also great and variates I'd never tried. I would recommend doing this toward the start of your trip so you have time to go back!”
Coco Bongo Cancun Gold Member VIP night includes priority entry, waiter service, show seats, snacks, and up to 15 premium drinks.
“The show was excellent!!!! It is in a nightclub environment so if that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably won’t enjoy it. Definitely an impressive show.”
Kayak the Nichupté Lagoon at Cancun sunset with small groups, bilingual guides, wildlife spotting, and included photos. 2 hours from $47.
“It was overall a very pleasant experience. Our guide made the trip both safe and informative - definitely a good value and a clear recommendation even for somebody without any experience in kayaking.”
Enjoy a sunset cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres and Playa Norte with drinks, live sax music, and guided island time for about 4 hours.
“Great day, great crew, much fun. Such a relaxing way to spend the evening, on the ocean seeing a sunset with my loving husband!”
Cancun sunset sailing with hotel pickup, open bar, and a light dinner snack board on a small catamaran.
“Awesome cruise! Unfortunately, I got sick at no fault to the cruise line. I was dehydrated and did not eat. Ivan was attentive to my needs. He was so kind, considerate and compassionate, and it was helpful to have someone of his knowledge at such a difficult and unfortunate time. My family took lots of photos and shared that the music and food were all great! They shared that seeing the sunset was the best. I will make a point to do a repeat on my next visit. Thank you Ivan for your kindness and compassion at such a difficult time. It will never be forgotten.”
Private Isla Mujeres sunset cruise with snorkeling gear, beers, snacks, and a personalized crew. Up to 8 for $450, ~5 hours.
“Oscar and Carlos were amazing. They customized our cruise and even stopped at Soggy Peso for us to grab margaritas. So friendly and helpful and took tons of photos for us.”
Cancun tacos, margaritas, tequila tasting, and ringside Lucha Libre—plus a night market walk, mariachi, mask, and tortilla-making fun.
“My friend and I had the best time on this tour and couldn’t stop smiling. We went to 2 taco spots (were given 6 tacos total) and the first taco spot was one of the best tacos I’ve ever had. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cancun. The luchador match was so much fun! Book it!!!!”
Sunset kayak through Cancun’s mangroves in Laguna Nichupté. Small group, English guides, and a real nature escape for about 2 hours.
“Andres is very knowledgeable and gave great instructions prior to the kayaking trip. It was educational, relaxing and adventurous all in one. The views/environment was very beautiful and unique and we saw some animals. Definitely recommend this excursion!”
4 pm catamaran sunset cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with live sax, open bar, guided sights, and a Playa Norte swim.
“Such a great trip, live saxophonist- great crew, we were lucky with an amazing sunset. Stop for swim was nice”
Night Mayan temazcal from Cancun: steam purification ritual, sea snail music, lantern-lit cenote swim, and dinner in a local home.
“Wonderful to experience a mayan ceremony/ritual in an authenitic mayan village. Brings things back down to earth when living in the technological/digital world. The pick up/drive from Cancun was a bit long but well worth it.”
Romantic 3-hour sunset cruise in Cancun’s Nichupte Lagoon with a sax soundtrack and a 3-course dinner plus open bar.
“It was a beautiful experience. the saxophone set the mood perfectly. Good vegetarian options. Its a perfect romantic evening activity for couples.”
Private Cancun taco and beer tour with pickup, 5 local stops, dinner, churros dessert, and 1 beer or drink per stop.
“The food was amazing best tacos I've had in my life. After the tacos got churros for desert and got to walk around and see the market afterwards.”
