--- title: "Cancún" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Cancún." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/cancun" locale: "en" --- # Cancún Primary place hint: Cancún ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [Mexico](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/mexico) > [Quintana Roo](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/quintana-roo) > [Cancún](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/cancun) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/cancun) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Cancún ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Cancún with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/mexico/cancun) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand covering destinations, articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning services. Their Cancún travel guide gives visitors a well-rounded planning base, covering Caribbean waters, nightlife, Mayan ruins, beaches, cenotes, excursions, and practical tips. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/mexico-travel-tips/cancun/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel planning site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical independent travel. His Cancún budget guide is a practical resource for planning an affordable trip, with things to do, ways to save, costs, accommodation, transportation, and broader trip advice. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/cancun/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured tools for comparing and planning trips. Their Cancún guide is useful for balancing resort-area highlights with wider exploration, from hotel zone beaches and cenote swimming to Chichén Itzá day trips. - [GlobetrotterGirls](https://globetrottergirls.com/what-to-do-and-see-in-cancun/) (globetrottergirls.com) GlobetrotterGirls is Dani's independent travel blog covering long-term travel, city guides, LGBT travel perspectives, and practical advice. Her Cancún article gives travelers a clear mix of local sights and day trips, making it a helpful guide to what to do and see from the city. - [Expert Vagabond](https://expertvagabond.com/cancun-things-to-do/) (expertvagabond.com) Expert Vagabond is Matthew Karsten's adventure travel and digital nomad blog covering outdoor guides, photography, budget travel, and living abroad. His Cancún things-to-do guide is a strong fit for active planning, bringing together beaches, historic ruins, cenotes, nightlife, and other attractions. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/cancun-itinerary/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog by Chloe Gunning covering destination inspiration, food, hotels, family travel, and polished guides. Her five-day Cancún itinerary offers a polished structure for the trip, combining ancient ruins, souvenir shopping, snorkelling, island hopping, and related activities. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/7-day-cancun-itinerary/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is Jessie Festa's solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Her Cancún itinerary guide is helpful for different trip lengths, with three-, four-, and seven-day options centered on things to do in the destination. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-cancun/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle business resource focused on destination guides and location-independent work. Their Cancún activities guide gives travelers a practical spread of options, including snorkelling, ziplining, paddleboarding, day trips, eating, and more. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/best-cancun-day-trips/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog covering destination guides, hiking, responsible travel, food, and practical advice. Her Cancún day-trip roundup is a helpful resource for planning excursions from the city, with practical tips for choosing and organizing those outings. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-cancun/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog by Dave and Deb covering destination guides, itineraries, tips, photography, and personal stories. Their Cancún things-to-do guide is useful for travelers who want experiences beyond all-inclusive resort stays, with a focus on attractions and activities around the destination. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/is-cancun-safe/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, travel jobs, and long-term travel. Their Cancún safety guide gives independent travelers practical support by addressing whether the destination is safe and offering straightforward safety tips. - [The World Travel Guy](https://theworldtravelguy.com/cancun-to-chichen-itza/) (theworldtravelguy.com) The World Travel Guy is a travel blog focused on practical destination guides, adventure planning, and scenic places worldwide. Their Cancun to Chichen Itza transport guide is a practical planning aid, comparing rental car, tour, and bus options for the journey. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/cenotes-cancun/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business with adventure, nature, and planning content. Their Cancun cenote-hopping guide is helpful for planning a Riviera Maya outing, with costs and other practical details included. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/cancun-solo-travel-guide/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is a solo female backpacking and budget travel blog focused on practical independent travel advice. Their Cancun solo travel guide is a practical fit for travelers visiting alone, focused on planning an independent trip to the city. - [Solo Traveler](https://solotravelerworld.com/cancun-solo-its-easy-to-leave-the-resort-and-explore/) (solotravelerworld.com) Solo Traveler is a specialist digital publication focused entirely on people who travel alone. Their Cancun solo travel article offers a helpful resort-base approach for independent exploration, including trips to Cozumel and Isla Mujeres. ## Travel Videos - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBmBVwdqO5I) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín focused on culture- and value-oriented destination guides. This Cancun travel guide video is strong for practical planning, with local-approved things to do, budget ideas, food spots, bus tips, ATM advice, and timing suggestions. - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf6K2Q7447E) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, creating videos and travel guides from their trips. This Cancun guide video gives a broad list of ten things to do in and around the destination, including beaches, resorts, nightlife, Isla Mujeres, Chichen Itza, and underwater museum activities. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4578xQld7i4) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel by a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, hotel tours, and travel hacks. This Cancun travel tips video is a helpful planning primer, covering timing, airport transfers, getting around, where to stay, food, packing, places to visit, and day trips. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4hU9upzVug) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand advice on destinations, culture, planning, safety, budgeting, and common mistakes. This Cancun video turns common vacation mistakes into practical visitor advice, making it useful for planning a smoother trip. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfgqN1VDBls) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel by Alex and Marko Ayling focused on cultural and culinary discovery around the world. This short Cancun travel guide video adds cultural context by encouraging visitors to look beyond tourist traps and explore the Riviera Maya's heritage and natural surroundings. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkKiRr5Li0w) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing travel videos, adventures, and practical travel information. This Cancun travel video follows one day on the Caribbean coast, giving a simple and positive look at the destination's beach experience.