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Planning your perfect honeymoon in Cancun? You’re in the right place. In this article, you will find everything you need to know about planning an unforgettable honeymoon in Cancun: from the perfect itinerary, to the most romantic resorts and the best things to do in Cancun & Riviera Maya on honeymoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hi, welcome to Honeymoon Worthy! We are Liza and Jose, and we write about unique honeymoons all around the world and romantic trips that just feel like honeymoons! Cancun & Riviera Maya is a special place for us because that’s where we actually had our own honeymoon back in January 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you can expect to find in this article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick overview of what you will find in this article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
TLDR<\/strong>: Cancun is a great destination for a honeymoon and you can find hotels for any budget there. If you're looking for affordable all-inclusive resort, Iberostar Selection Cancun<\/strong><\/a> might be a good option (under $2500 for a week). If you're looking for a luxurious and exclusive experience, nothing can beat Le Blanc<\/a> <\/strong>($7000 for a week). Finally, a good all-rounder is Hyatt Ziva Cancun<\/strong><\/a> ($5000) - that's where we spent our honeymoon and absolutely loved it! \n\nThere are plenty of things to do near Cancun - e.g. discovering the ruins in Chichen Itza (book a small group tour here<\/strong><\/a>), visiting the most popular place in the area, Xcaret (book a tour with a transfer<\/strong><\/a>) or discovering gorgeous cenotes (this one is a very good tour<\/a>)<\/strong>. \n\nIf you are not sure Cancun is your perfect honeymoon destination, here are some other options nearby. If you're interested in a more spiritual and quiet place - Holbox<\/strong> might be a better option. If you want to party in a very posh place - Tulum<\/strong> is your place. Finally, Riviera Maya<\/strong> just under Cancun is all about nature and has pretty stunning resorts located on pristine beaches surrounded by jungle. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Why go to Cancun for your honeymoon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A lot of couples ask whether Cancun is a good honeymoon destination, and I get it. Cancun has that commercial vibe of big all-inclusive resorts, drinking and crowded beaches. While some in Cancun are like that, there are countless wonderful resorts that feel like paradise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cancun has AMAZING white sandy beaches, great weather all-year-long, plenty of luxurious hotels, great flight connections to the US, Canada and Europe and lots of things to do nearby (mostly in Riviera Maya, which is another region of Caribbean Mexico; it starts just south of Cancun, circa 20-30 minutes driving from Zona Hotelera).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is Cancun expensive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cancun can be as expensive as you want it to be. You can find amazing hotels and resorts for any budget. You can easily find great hotels for $1500-200 per night if you have a very limited budget for your honeymoon. However, most adults-only resorts would cost around $300-1000 per night (some of them will be all-inclusive).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to spend time outside your resort (and I assume you want to as you are reading Honeymoon Worthy right now), there are plenty of things to do in the area. If you buy private tours, of course, they would be on the pricier side; however, you can also rent a car and explore all these places on your own. Later in the post, I will show you both options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flights and insurance for your honeymoon in Cancun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Generally, Cancun is quite easy to fly to, so buying tickets shouldn’t be a problem. You can check the prices and availability of the flights to Cancun here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re looking for good travel insurance with great coverage for Mexico, I recommend using Insubuy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you need a car in Cancun? Where to rent a car in Mexico & how to avoid scams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another question we get asked quite a lot (while this blog is fairly new, we have another 5+-year-old travel blog Tripsget.com, where we get a lot of questions asked about Mexico and Cancun) is whether you need a car in Cancun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no easy answer. Some people prefer to fully relax while being on vacation and the last thing they want to do on honeymoon is driving around. Other people don’t mind driving at all! And some others love driving and would love to have a very active honeymoon. So it’s really up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don’t need a car in Cancun, as you can find tours for most of the activities on Viator – I’ll be linking to the relevant tours below, in the section of the best things to do in Cancun on your honeymoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you want to rent a car and drive around, you will be able to see more, save money and be much more independent about when and where to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hiring a car in Cancun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you’re not interested in hiring a car in Cancun, just skip to the next section. You don’t need to hire a car for the duration of your entire honeymoon; it would be enough if you hire it for 3-4 days, depending on where you’d like to go and what you’d like to see. There are a few things to keep in mind when hiring a car in Cancun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We always rent cars through Rentalcars.com<\/strong><\/a> or Expedia, where you can see the providers offering the most competitive prices. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
The earlier you book your car hire, the more competitive the price will be. The price really depends on the season; however, you can often rent a car for a week for as low as $90 (without full insurance). If you rent a day before your trip, that price can be already around $500-600, and it’s even more expensive on arrival. Make sure to avoid providers like Hertz and National as they are known to scam tourists in Mexico, not including the third-party liability insurance in their rental price and then asking their customers to pay two to three times more without giving them an option to opt-out of this insurance. We rented cars twice: once from Sixt and once from Avis, and it all went very well, so I can only recommend these providers. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to pack for your honeymoon in Cancun?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not sure what to pack for Cancun? Well, as we mentioned before, the weather in Cancun is warm all year long. However, during the winter months, it can get a little bit chilly at night, so I recommend bringing a light jacket or a cardigan or something like a Hoodie with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, bring some cute swimsuits, a lot of different beach throws, SPF50 to protect from the strong Caribbean sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Alright, let’s talk about the best honeymoon resorts in Cancun:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cancun has plenty of hotels and resorts for any budget, so let’s look at all the different options there are in Cancun that are suitable for an unforgettable honeymoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If money is not a problem, then these resorts are a great option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turquoize at Hyatt Ziva Adults Only (All-Inclusive)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The hotel we picked for our honeymoon back in 2017 was actually Hyatt Ziva<\/a><\/strong>, and we stayed in the Turquoize tower, which is an adults-only building, and it was absolutely amazing. If you’re staying in the turquoise tower, you have access to an adults-only infinity pool which is significantly quieter than the regular pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I really like the concept of Hyatt Ziva - even though it's an all-inclusive resort, there are plenty of \u00e0 la cart restaurants that are included in the all-inclusive, so you can order pretty much anything you want from there. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
There is also a candy shop and a coffee shop that resembled Starbucks. Moreover, all the premium alcohol was included in the price, so we were able to get some delicious cocktails from pretty much all the bars. However, a favourite was the tequila bar station because we had a chance to try pretty much all the best tequilas in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The turquoise tower has beautiful sea views and fantastic service. Also, Hyatt’s preferential location allows it to have access to not one but two different beaches, so you have a choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check the prices and availability of Hyatt Ziva here ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Nizuc Resort and Spa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One of the newest additions to Cancun, Nizuc Resort and Spa<\/strong><\/a>, is a very tranquil and luxurious hotel. It’s located further away from Zona Hotelera, in a place called Punta Nizuc. It’s much closer to the airport compared to other hotels mentioned in this article – it would only take you 11 minutes to get there. Nizuc has two secluded beaches, one of which is adults-only, and it also has a stunning design. Nizuc has 6 restaurants, however, it doesn’t offer an all-inclusive option, so it’s something to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check prices and availability of Nizuc here ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Le Blanc Adults-only All Inclusive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Le Blanc<\/strong><\/a> is a paradise for foodies – if you want to enjoy gourmet food at a luxury resort, Le Blanc is your safe bet. Moreover, Le Blanc is absolutely stunning and is catering for adults only. What else would you wish for a perfect honeymoon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check prices and availability of Le Blanc here ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
  
 
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