So, you’ve landed in Cancun and checked into your Vacation Rental. Now, it is time to adjust to the new time zone and familiarize yourself with this amazing vacation destination!

Find out  some suggestions on  the things to do in Cancun during your first day in paradise.

First up, we recommend hitting the beach! With an average water temperature of around 27° C (that’s 80.6° F for the Americans!); A dip in the Caribbean Sea is the perfect way to refresh yourself after a long flight.

Grab a sun lounger and give your skin some solar loving. It’s scientifically proven to be a fantastic way of resetting your body clock, but don’t forget your sun block!

The Ocean Spa Hotel has its own private beach perfect for a morning sunbathe. However, if you’d prefer to go further a field then the soft white sands of Chac Mool Beach are an excellent choice – you can find it just a couple minutes further down the Hotel Zone.

Next, it’s time for you and Cancun to get to know each other a little better. The best way to do this is by paying a visit to Torre Escenica.

The tallest structure in the Riviera Maya.Torre Escenica, is an 80-metre-tall observation platform and a trip to the top is an experience like no other!

You’ll receive an audio description of the history of Cancun and the surrounding area during your five-minute ascent. Your reward for reaching the top is a 360-degree panoramic view of the beautiful beach destination that is Cancun!

From here, you’ll be able to see the incredible landscape that stretches out in all directions towards the horizon. Including golden beaches, the sparkling blue vista of the Caribbean along with all that Cancun has to offer!

This is the perfect way to get your bearings and familiarize yourself with the history of your vacation paradise.

Now that you and Cancun have become acquainted from the air, it’s time to really get to know each other at ground level.

For a real cultural introduction to your holiday heaven, we recommend taking the bus to downtown Cancun. One of the most local things to do in Cancun, is to wander the streets, as it will give you an  authentic idea of what life in this city is really like.

One must-see is Mercado 28, a traditional market that is the perfect place for picking up a souvenir. What’s on offer is varied and interesting, expect crafts items like painted pottery, expertly knotted colorful rugs, traditionally carved wooden masks and more!

To get a bargain you had better bring your poker face, haggling is very much a crucial element of shopping in this area!

Following your first day of sun and sightseeing, it’s time to treat yourself, and there is no better place for this than the Sunset Spa at the Sunset Marina & Yacht Club Hotel.

Indulge in a luxury pedicure for your tired feet and a heavenly, full-body Swedish massage to relieve those achy, post-flight muscles.

Conclude your pamper party with a purifying facial that will prepare you for your first of many great evenings in Cancun!

After a busy first day you’re sure to have worked up an appetite. You’ve just arrived in Mexico, and one of the things to do in Cancun on your first day is tasting the authentic Mexican flavors.

What better time to experience some of the best local food that Cancun has to offer.

Hacienda el Mortero, located with Krystal Cancun Beach Resort, is the perfect option for this, with fajitas, nachos, and fresh fish all on offer!

If you’re looking for a lively but authentically Mexican atmosphere, this restaurant has the best margaritas and a live mariachi band!