Avenida Kukulkan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gaviota Azul Beach featuring tropical scenes, swimming and a beach
Las Perlas Beach which includes a sandy beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views
Playa Langosta featuring swimming, a beach and general coastal views
Las Perlas Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views
Avenida Kukulkan

Modern shopping malls, a golf course and an aquarium complement the fascinating Mayan ruins and archaeological zone on this slender beach-lined avenue.

The Boulevard Kukulcán is the principal roadway running through the narrow strip of Cancun’s Hotel Zone. In addition to its rows of palm trees and ocean viewpoints, the avenue is lined by some of the city’s most deluxe and comprehensive shopping malls. On a visit to Boulevard Kukulcán bring your kids to see fish and sea mammals in the aquarium.

Explore the range of upscale shops and restaurants in the Forum By The Sea Mall at the northern end of the avenue. Purchase swimsuits to wear at Chac Mool Beach, on the shopping centre’s southern side. Continue south along the narrow boulevard, taking in the stunning vista of the Gulf of Mexico on one side and Nichupté Lagoon on the other.

Soon, you’ll reach the extraordinary Mayan ruins of the Yamil Lu’um Archaeological Zone. These beachside ramparts were once part of a temple and now stand between a pair of resorts. Travel past additional deluxe hotels to reach Aquaworld. Bring kids to interact with dolphins or snorkel during a jungle tour.

Nearby, find the Museo Maya de Cancún, which displays artefacts found at Mayan sites throughout the region. Study the ruins of the neighboring San Miguelito Archeological Site.

Browse the stores in the Kukulcan Plaza and La Isla shopping malls. The latter stands beside the Interactive Aquarium Cancún, with more than 1,000 marine species.

For a change of focus, practice your swing at the Iberostar Cancun Golf Course. Ride a glass-bottom boat or go scuba diving to get a closer look at the sculptures in the Cancún Underwater Museum or snorkel in Punta Nizuc.

Boulevard Kukulcán is the main thoroughfare stretching along the narrow Hotel Zone. It stands between the Nichupté Lagoon and the Gulf of Mexico. Drive to its northern end from the centre of Cancun in about 15 minutes or travel by taxi along the strip, whose southern end approaches Cancun International Airport.

Filled with shops and entertainment complexes, Boulevard Kukulcan is the main artery of Cancun.

Where to stay in Avenida Kukulkan

Hotel Zone featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a pool

Punta Cancun

While visiting Punta Cancun, you might make a stop by sights like Forum Beach and Chac Mool Beach.

Punta Cancun
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La Isla

If you're spending some time in La Isla, La Isla Shopping Mall and Isla Dorada are top sights worth seeing.

La Isla
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 8.5, Manzana 50, Lote 4, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
The price is ฿8,956 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿8,956
฿10,975 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults Only- All Inclusive
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Kukulcan Km.16.5 Lotes 56-A-I, y 56-A-2 Segunda Etapa Turistica, Cancun, QROO
The price is ฿9,744 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿9,744
฿9,744 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,406 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hyatt Vivid Grand Island Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive
GR Solaris Cancun & Spa - All Inclusive

GR Solaris Cancun & Spa - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulkan Km. 19.5, Lt 59-2, Sección A, 2 da etapa Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
The price is ฿8,423 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿8,423
฿10,330 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,448 reviews)
"I had the most amazing time at GR Solaris in Cancun! The resort itself is beautiful, but one of the absolute highlights of my stay was the wellness activities—especially the yoga and aqua fit classes with Yzrael. He is truly the BEST trainer ever! His energy is contagious, his instructions are clear, ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

GR Solaris Cancun & Spa - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites

Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites

3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Kukulcan Km 8.5, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,839 reviews)
"The area is nice overall"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Beachscape Kin ha Villas & Suites
Casa Turquesa - Near Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall

Casa Turquesa - Near Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall

4 out of 5
Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,104 reviews)
"110% recommended! I’m a repeat customer and absolutely love this hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Casa Turquesa - Near Luxury Avenue Shopping Mall
CANCUN SUITES APARTMENTS - HOTEL ZONE

CANCUN SUITES APARTMENTS - HOTEL ZONE

4 out of 5
Km 8.5 Blvd. Kukulcan Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO
Stay at this 4-star spa condo in Cancun. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions La Isla Shopping Mall and Forum Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
"I had a great time staying there for five days. Thank you so much. The best place I stayed so far in Cancun."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

CANCUN SUITES APARTMENTS - HOTEL ZONE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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