When we hear the word Christmas, what appears in our mind are twinkling lights, festive decorations, towering Christmas trees, presents, and snow, right? Well, Cancum offers every single thing mentioned but what's missing is snow. If you think that Christmas doesn't feel like Christmas without snow, you might be wrong because how Cancun celebrates Christmas is fabulous, offering the best gourmet meals, amazing festivities, and luxury resorts. Here we will discuss How to Celebrate Christmas in Cancun so that you don't have to worry about what to do when you reach there, Let's dive into it.
Here's a list of the things you can do in Cancum and places you can visit.
Every year to welcome the holiday season the locals organize a Christmas parade where you will see the locals dressed as biblical figures like Joseph, Mary, and the 3-wise men, and dance on the salsa music. If you are in Cancun in early December you can join this parade which ends with a tree-lighting ceremony. It is a must-see parade.
Las Posadas is a traditional event where they recreate Mary and Joseph and search for a shelter to stay in. Las Posadas means "the Inn." The locals dress as Mary and Joseph not just in Cancun but all over Mexico and go home to home to search for shelter just as mentioned in the bible before Jesus was born. Some people refuse and some agree to take them in. After that people sing carols, everyone shares delicious food and the Children break open the piñata in the shape of a seven-cornered star which represents the seven deadly sins.
Last year Cancum constructed an amazing Christmas village decorated with festive decorations and twinkling fairy lights, Cnacun's Christmas village offers mouthwatering food, gift vendors, numerous stalls, an Ice-skating rink, and live performances going on, with handicrafts and and activities for kids. The heart of the event is the Christmas tree which is made of LED lights only and in the evening it comes alive. Also, every year Santa makes a special entrance, with a Ferrari or maybe by air via Parachute. Kids may also like the miniature train that takes the visitors from one stop to another in the Cancun Christmas Village.
All the parks in the Xcaret group open on Christmas and New Year's Day. The Xcaret, Xplor, and Xel-Ha all make an exceptional family day out. Each park offers amazing tropical landscapes and offers activities like zip-lining, rafting, amphibious boating, snorkeling, also lazy rivers. Xcaret is awesome and worth every dollar. They even run promos and sales during the holiday seasons, so it is great to get a ticket booked in advance. If you are staying at one of the Xacret hotels not only you will have an unreal experience because of the decorations but all the parks will be free.
If you are looking for a place where your whole family can relax and enjoy then Jungala Aqua Experience might be the perfect choice for you, as it is an amazingly fun water park, which provides all kinds of fun activities and services for people of all ages. For older kids, this luxury water park boasts a bunch of extreme water slides and many more attractions for youngsters. Parents can chill and relax in adult-only pools and spas also private cabanas are available. The Cabanas offer luxurious amenities like Champagne bottles, gourmet dining options, a private safe, Luxury towels, and more.
The only reason you are spending your Christmas in Cancun is to enjoy its pristine and beautiful beaches, with so many water activities to do and so many water toys to rent Cancum is an excellent beach destination. You can rent a cameraman, kayak, paddle boats, surfing boards, and wave runners. Also, the decorations will get you into the festive spirit and Luxury resorts will provide the luxury facilities to truly enjoy your stay.
You can even spend your Christmas under the water here, travelers looking for a different experience can rent a glass bottom boat and admire the beautiful marine life thriving along the second largest barrier reef in the world, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, you can snorkel or dive to get even closer to them. In this Underwater museum, there are over 500 life-sized sculptures installed, and it gives a splendid experience.
Christmas is one of the best times to visit Cancun as it will allow you to escape from the cold, also Cancun is packed with amazing spots and places to visit, and enjoy this special holiday time with your family members. However, because of the beautiful weather winter is the season when you should expect a high crowd but it will not stop you from having a good time and help you to make new friends and enjoy even more.