For those who enjoy ecotourism and wish to experience an environmental friendly Cancun vacation will be able to choose from a wide range of fun eco-tours and Cancun attractions that allow visitors to discover nature in a responsible way with one goal in mind: to preserve the environment for future generations. The following Cancun eco-tour attractions are some of the top favorite of this vacation destination.

1.Whale Shark Tour. One of the top Cancun attractions to experience from June to September. This Cancun eco tour takes you to swim with the world´s largest fish, measuring up to 18 meters of length, in the natural environment of the Mexican Caribbean. All participants will be able to snorkel with the whale shark and take photos from the boat, in beautiful location between Isla Mujeres and Contoy Island.

2.Jungle Crossing. An exciting Cancun attraction that takes you on an adventure in a 4×4 Unimog terrain vehicle to Rancho San Felipe, a small Mayan family community where the Nohoch Nah Chich Cenote system is located. The fun continues with a snorkeling tour in underground rivers and caverns of Yaax Mul, a stunning natural pool and ends with a delicious lunch at a Mayan ranch.

3.Isla Contoy National Park. Protected by the Mexican government since 1961 and declared National Park in February 1998, Contoy Island is considered the most important nesting site of sea birds in all the Mexican Caribbean. Tour features snorkeling tour in Ixlache Reef on the way to the island, guided bird watching tour, snorkeling in Isla Contoy and buffet lunch on the beach.  

4.Maya Zip Line & Tulum Ruins. This Cancun eco tour attraction is a great combination of culture, adventure and nature. This activity consists of a visit to Tulum archaeological site for a 2-hour guided tour, bike ride through an authentic Mayan village, snorkeling in cenotes a flight over the jungle with one of the most exciting zip-lines of Mexico, and ends with a Mayan purification ceremony.

5.Maya Encounter. A fun Cancun eco tour attraction in the heart of a Mayan Riviera. The journey features a visit to see the ancestral city of Coba and climb the Nohoch Muul temple, believed to be the tallest pyramid of the state. The tour continues with a tour in the jungle to see local flora and fauna, kayaking in a lagoon, zip-line flying and rappelling over beautiful cenotes. Ends with a traditional Mayan lunch.

There are many ways to experience an Eco-friendly Cancun vacation.   Just speak with your hotel services or check out a local Cancun Travel Guide for more information on the Eco-friendly Cancun attractions that will make your Cancun vacation the best you will ever have!