10 Things to Do in Cancun in April

Every year, up to 12 million people pass through the hangars of Cancun's international airport, many of them during the month of April. What is the reason for the high passenger flow during this month? April is one of the final months of Spring Break, or American college holiday, so Cancun is visited by a large number of travellers from all over the world, especially those departing from US air terminals.

As a consequence, although Cancun offers a wide variety of unique activities throughout the year, they are at their best in April. Are you ready to experience the best the region has to offer? Here are 10 activities not to be missed on your trip to Cancun.

In Cancun you can visit more than 10 theme parks, ready to offer an unforgettable experience for the whole family. In the area you will find the XPlor de Cancun Multi-Adventure Park, which is none other than the most visited zip-line park in the world, very close to Playa del Carmen; and Xenses, another park based on visual effects and optical illusions that will stimulate all your senses.

Of course, during periods of heavy rain it is not possible to fully enjoy the attractions, let alone parks such as Xcaret Park in Riviera Maya, based precisely on water canals and underground rivers. However, for those going in April this will not be a problem. Likewise, it is possible to find unique discounts as a consequence of the closing of the high season.

For the more adventurous, it is also possible to access various options to see the city from the air. Given that Cancun's maximum altitude is only 16 metres above sea level, it is clear that certain activities such as paragliding are not possible. But as a substitute for this, April is the ideal month for Parasailing. Users will be able to soar up to 80 metres, and see over the high ceilings of the hotels in the area.

Although it is clearly possible to do these activities at any time (as long as it doesn't rain), April is the best time to do it. In this type of sport, there is a phenomenon known as thermal ascent, where the presence of warm air, such as the one that occurs in Cancun during the month, produces a tendency of elevation in the parachute, making the experience much more enjoyable.

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Cancun is a perfect place for lovers of activities such as motocross and ATV tours. Further away from the coast, inside the jungle, there are several rental services for these vehicles, a great variety of routes, which without changing their altitude in a very profound way, offer unforgettable tropical landscapes, as well as higher levels of difficulty, both for young people without any experience, as well as for those more experienced.

The advantage of doing it in April is that for safety reasons, most routes are available to the public when the gravel is dry. Although mud is clearly one of the great charms of these activities, the more adverse conditions are left only for those with experience in the sport.

For 4-wheelers, there are also these off-road tours in Cancun.

When planning an excursion to Isla Mujeres, it is best to go during the month of April, all for one main reason: the weather. From May onwards, the region has rainfall, and during the months of August to October, it is hit by certain storms as a consequence of the height of the hurricane season in the northern regions of the Caribbean, which is why access could be limited. This is why this month offers the last chance to visit and experience the full potential of Isla Mujeres.

The island is home to Playa Norte, one of the best beaches in the world, where you can snorkel and dive in the second largest coral reef system in the world. In addition, the island has numerous hotels, national parks, an underwater museum where you can dive to enjoy up to 500 works of art, all this and much more!

It's also a great opportunity if you 're travelling with the little ones. Unlike other countries on the continent where Children's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of July, in Mexico this holiday is set for 30 April. Thus, during this date, it is possible to find various events, as well as important discounts in theme parks such as Xoximilco Cancun.

During this day, the City Council is in charge of creating special spaces and events for children on beaches and public spaces. In the same way, places like Jungle Kids offer special promotions, as well as the organisation of special events, and the preparation of spaces so that both adults and children can enjoy an unforgettable afternoon with the family.

One factor that often goes unnoticed is that, although in official terms the founding of the city was announced on August 10, 1971, given that construction work began on April 24, 1970, it is this date that is taken into account for the celebration of what is now the youngest and most planned city in Mexico.

In response to this, the city is filled with festivities and special events from the 17th to the 24th of April. Even so, there are dance events during the last few days in the public squares, special concerts in venues such as La playa del Niño, traditional food festivals, and tours of the most iconic areas of the city, such as the construction sites that began the city's rise during the 1970s. As you would expect, during this week, the mariachis are not to be missed.

For those visiting Cancun in April, this is a particularly special opportunity to soak up the culture of the entire country. It should be remembered that Mexico has a long Catholic tradition, so Holy Week tends to be a time when the Church of the Risen Christ welcomes believers in special events, always seeking to honour the solemnity of the dates.

During these dates, the streets of Cancun are filled with processions, urban plays, as well as the symbolic reception of Jesus on Palm Sunday, where the avenues of Cancun are filled with palms in honour of the messiah.

Perhaps the most interesting natural phenomenon in the entire Yucatán peninsula are the cenotes, the deep water wells responsible for supplying the Mayans with water during pre-Columbian times. Some of them are accompanied by spectacular cavernous bodies, while others present figures so delineated that they appear to be man-made.

There are numerous organised excursions to the cenotes throughout the region as it is undoubtedly one of the highlights of your trip to Cancun.

As you can imagine, April is the perfect month to visit these formations, given that, depending on the rainfall in the region, some of them have a tendency to flood, making them submerged without any possibility of observation, or even inaccessible.

Coco Bongo is perhaps the most popular night spot in Cancun. The venue is emblematic of all that Cancun has to offer. The options range from great themed shows, to spaces to dance and enjoy all night long. No two experiences at Coco Bongo may be the same!

The advantage of visiting the venue during the month of April is the prices. The venue's VIP options can run upwards of $150 during peak season. However, as April marks precisely the end of Spring Break, users will be able to find special promotions and important discounts, which will surely make your visit a better experience. Likewise, as the pace of tourists tends to be lower until November, the venue offers some unique shows during these dates.

The main attraction that travellers who come to Cancun are looking for is, of course, to enjoy some of its beautiful beaches. Cancun has more than 20 kilometres of coastline and at least 10 Blue Flag certified beaches, so the options are certainly plentiful.

Perhaps the most popular of all is precisely Delfines beach, although tourists also tend to visit many others such as Playa Chac Mool, Playa Linda and Playa Tortugas, which are closer to the resorts, and where nightlife activities converge in a great way.

April is one of the best times to travel to Cancun, as it is hard to imagine a milder climate than the one in the region at this time of the year. For those who want to make a complete planning, you should know that the dry season goes from December to April, the latter being the driest, presenting only an average of 3 days of rain during the whole month. Considering that it is a tropical climate, it certainly presents the best scenario.

Temperatures fluctuate between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius, a very comfortable average when compared to June, which has the highest temperatures, fluctuating around 33 degrees Celsius, with a wind chill of up to 36 degrees Celsius. If you are looking for cooler temperatures, travellers will have to go in January, when the average temperature ranges from 22 to 27 degrees Celsius.