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For one big trip and two extras

Cancun Essentials Pass 2026

One major excursion from the first group, plus two sights ranging from parasailing and a speedboat to an evening in the Hotel Zone.

Adults $159 · Children (5–11) $99

Up to $148 less than separate tickets

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El Castillo pyramid at Chichén Itzá

The Cancun Essentials Pass at a glance

The Cancun Essentials Pass includes three entries. You take one from the first group, which holds the excursions: a full day to Chichén Itzá with a cenote, Valladolid and lunch, a half day with ATV, zipline and cenote including transport, the dolphin experience at Playa Maroma with a beach club, the Royal Garrafon Natural Reef Park on Isla Mujeres or the Columbus Dinner Cruise in the evening.

The other two entries come from the second group. It includes Skyrider Parasailing, the Jungle Tour with speedboat and snorkelling, a sunrise paddle or kayak tour, the Coco Bongo Beach Party, the open bar at Congo Bar and shorter stops such as the Interactive Aquarium, the Sky Wheel and Ripley's Believe It or Not.

There is no Explorer Pass in Cancun. Besides the Essentials Pass, Go City only sells the All-Inclusive Pass from two days and its Plus version. The Essentials Pass is valid for 30 days from the first scan, and you can return it to Go City free of charge for up to 90 days after purchase, as long as it is unused.

The attractions you can choose from

Chichén Itzá, the ATV tour, the dolphin experience and the sunrise paddle tour only work with a time slot reserved in the Go City App. Go City also recommends booking the dinner cruise, Isla Mujeres and the Jungle Tour.

Step 1 · choose 1 of 5

  • ATV, Zipline & Cenote Half Day with Transportation
    ATV, Zipline & Cenote Half Day with TransportationWithout pass: $110Reservation required
  • Full Day: Chichen Itza, Cenote, Valladolid & Lunch
    Full Day: Chichen Itza, Cenote, Valladolid & LunchWithout pass: $143Reservation required
  • Columbus Romantic Dinner Cruise with Steak or Veggie Option + Dock Fee
    Columbus Romantic Dinner Cruise with Steak or Veggie Option + Dock FeeWithout pass: $99Reservation recommended
  • Dolphin Encounter in Playa Maroma + Beach Club access
    Dolphin Encounter in Playa Maroma + Beach Club accessWithout pass: $99Reservation required
  • Royal Garrafon Natural Reef Park in Isla Mujeres + Dock FeeWithout pass: $99Reservation recommended

Step 2 · choose 2 of 8

  • Skyrider Parasailing in Cancun
    Skyrider Parasailing in CancunWithout pass: $75
  • Interactive Aquarium Cancun
    Interactive Aquarium CancunWithout pass: $15.99
  • Sunrise Wildlife Stand-Up Paddleboard or Kayak Tour
    Sunrise Wildlife Stand-Up Paddleboard or Kayak TourWithout pass: $89.99Reservation required
  • Coco Bongo Beach Party
    Coco Bongo Beach PartyWithout pass: $50
  • Open Bar at Congo Bar Cancun
    Open Bar at Congo Bar CancunWithout pass: $45
  • Sky Wheel Cancun
    Sky Wheel CancunWithout pass: $19.90
  • Jungle Tour Speedboat & Snorkeling in Cancun + Dock Fee
    Jungle Tour Speedboat & Snorkeling in Cancun + Dock FeeWithout pass: $70Reservation recommended
  • Ripley's Believe It or NotWithout pass: $12.90

Adult prices without a pass, as listed by Go City. Checked: 09.10.2026.

Work out your own selection

Tick what you want to visit. The calculator shows what the same entries would cost if bought separately.

Step 1 · choose 1
Step 2 · choose 2

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Based on the adult prices Go City lists for each attraction.

How to use the Cancun Essentials Pass

  1. Buy online

    You book with Go City and receive a confirmation by email.

  2. Set up the app

    Download the Go City App, enter your confirmation code, and the pass is on your phone. Setting it up does not activate it yet.

  3. Reserve time slots

    You need a set time for: ATV, Zipline & Cenote Half Day with Transportation, Full Day: Chichen Itza, Cenote, Valladolid & Lunch, Dolphin Encounter in Playa Maroma + Beach Club access, Sunrise Wildlife Stand-Up Paddleboard or Kayak Tour. You book it in the app at no extra cost.

  4. Scan at the entrance

    Your first scan starts the 30 days of validity.

Go City multi-attraction passes for Cancun

Go City sells several passes in this city. The Essentials Pass is the smallest of them.

Essentials Pass

from $159

  • 3 attractions of your choice
  • Valid for 30 days from your first visit
  • For a short trip with a clear wish list
Buy Essentials Pass

All-Inclusive Pass

from $189

  • 2–5 consecutive days, as many attractions as you like
  • For full sightseeing days with lots of stops
See All-Inclusive Pass

What the Cancun Essentials Pass does not cover

  • Xcaret Park (together with the Scenic Tower in Cancun) is only in the All-Inclusive Pass Plus, not in the Essentials or the regular All-Inclusive Pass.
  • Transport to the meeting point: only the half-day ATV, zipline and cenote tour is explicitly listed with transport. For the other excursions, check the Go City description for hotel pickup.
  • For the Columbus Dinner Cruise, Isla Mujeres and the Jungle Tour, the dock fee is included in the pass according to the product name. For the other sights, check the Go City description for any fees payable on site.
  • Buses and taxis in the Hotel Zone are not included in any of the passes Go City sells.

When the pass is not worth it

The pass only pays off through one big item. If you take the dinner cruise, the dolphin experience or Isla Mujeres from the first group plus two short stops such as Ripley's, the Interactive Aquarium or the Sky Wheel, you pay less with separate tickets. If you plan activities on two days in a row, compare the All-Inclusive Pass, and if you want to go to Xcaret, you need the Plus version.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Cancun Essentials Pass valid?

It runs for 30 days from your first visit. Buying it and setting it up in the app does not start the clock, so you can buy it before your trip.

Can I cancel the pass for free?

Yes, with Go City within 90 days of purchase, as long as you have not used the pass. After the first scan there is no refund.

Which excursion from the first group is the best value?

The day trip to Chichén Itzá with a cenote and Valladolid is the most expensive item, followed by the half-day ATV and zipline tour. The dinner cruise, the dolphins and Isla Mujeres cost less on their own. The calculator above shows your combination.

Is transport to the excursions included?

Transport is only in the name of the ATV, zipline and cenote tour. For all other sights, read the Go City description before reserving.

Is Xcaret in the pass?

No. At Go City, Xcaret is only in the All-Inclusive Pass Plus, together with the Scenic Tower.

What do children pay?

Children aged 5 to 11 get their own, cheaper pass; from 12 the adult price applies. Go City lists no child price for the dinner cruise, the Coco Bongo Beach Party and Congo Bar, so plan those for adults.

Why are the tour names in English?

Go City only lists Cancun in English and Spanish. The tour names here are the English ones, as you will find them in the app.

Can I do two excursions from the first group?

Not with this pass; you get exactly one from the first group. If you want Chichén Itzá and Isla Mujeres, take the All-Inclusive Pass or buy the second excursion separately.

Settle on the excursion first

Choose between Chichén Itzá, the ATV tour, the dolphins, Isla Mujeres and the dinner cruise, and reserve that slot first. The two sights from the second group usually fit into the days in between.

Adults $159

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