Everything you need to know about Go City’s Cancun passes

Hit the ruins, reefs and Riviera Maya highlights without blowing the budget.

Published: October 23, 2025
Chichen Itza

Planning a trip to Cancun? Think sugar-soft beaches, turquoise water and day trips that deliver ancient history, jungle thrills and island time. It’s a dream base for Riviera Maya adventures, whether you’re here for ruins and cenotes, reef snorkeling or family-friendly adventure. To make it all easy, Go City Cancun has two flexible pass options and access to a stacked lineup of top tours and attractions. Choose your favorite to hop between must-sees and hidden gems without juggling dozens of tickets—it makes exploring for couples, families and friend groups a breeze.

The basics: what is the Go City Cancun pass?

 

It’s a fully digital sightseeing pass for Cancun and the Riviera Maya that helps you visit more attractions for less. Pick between the All-Inclusive Pass and the Explorer Pass to match your travel style.

All-Inclusive Pass

  • Choose a 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5-day pass. Visit as many included attractions as you can each day.
  • Best for go-getters who want to pack their vacation with tours, day trips and activities. Great for families and first-timers.
  • The more you see and do, the more you save—it’s ideal for mixing big-ticket day trips with shorter activities.
  • Simple activation starts when you scan at your first attraction and runs for consecutive calendar days.

Explorer Pass

  • Choose a set number of attractions—3, 4, 5 or 7 choices. You’ll have plenty of time to use them after your first scan.
  • Best for easy-going travelers who want flexibility across several days without rushing.
  • Pay once, then pick your favorites as you go—perfect if you already know your must-dos and prefer a relaxed pace.
  • Valid for 30 days from first use, so it fits around beach time.

Buying and activating your pass

 

  1. Buy online: Grab your pass on the official Go City website or in the app for the best price and customer support.
  2. Download the Go City app: Your pass lives in the app. Use the link in your confirmation email to add it, then browse attraction info, opening hours, maps and booking links in one place.
  3. Activate when you’re ready: The All-Inclusive Pass activates at your first scan and runs for your chosen number of consecutive calendar days. The Explorer Pass activates at first scan and stays valid for the next 30 days.

Using your pass

What’s included?

Parasailing in Cancun

Cancun bundles sun-soaked days with culture-rich excursions. Expect a broad mix across Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the wider Riviera Maya.

Ancient sites, adventures and day trips

 

  • Chichén Itzá and Valladolid day trip: Explore Mexico’s most famous Mayan city and add a stop in the Yucatán town of Valladolid on this round-trip coach tour.
  • Cancun parasailing: soar over cobalt-blue seas and white-sand beaches, taking in views of Isla Mujeres, Nichupté Lagoon and the Cancun Hotel Zone.
  • Jungle speedboat and snorkel tour: Pilot a two-seater speedboat through the Nichupté Lagoon mangroves, then snorkel coral gardens at Punta Nizuc. It’s equal parts scenic and splashy.
  • Isla Mujeres day trip: Sail across cobalt water, snorkel shallow reefs teeming with tropical fish and unwind at a beach club. It’s a full day of island vibes with sea breezes, lunch and plenty of photo ops.
  • Zipline and cenote adventures: Soar over the canopy on a multi-line circuit, then plunge into a limestone cenote for a cool-water swim.

Plan ahead

 

  • A little prep helps you squeeze the most value from every day. Start by grouping your plans by area: Hotel Zone and Nichupté for speedboats, parasailing and aquariums; downtown for markets and departure points. Slot longer excursions—like Chichén Itzá or a full-day Isla Mujeres trip—on separate days so you’re not rushing from one big activity to another.
  • Use the Go City app to check opening hours, blackout dates and meeting points, then map your route to avoid backtracking. Many tours include hotel pickup, but some require you to make your own way to the marina or a central meeting point—be sure to build in buffer time for traffic. For water-based activities, mornings usually mean calmer seas and clearer visibility.
  • Bring essentials: reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, water shoes for cenotes, a towel and a change of clothes. Some activities have small dock or conservation fees payable on the day, so carry a little cash and a photo ID. Most attractions allow one visit per pass, so prioritize your must-sees and add shorter stops around them. And remember, the All-Inclusive Pass shines when you start early and stack experiences, while the Explorer Pass rewards a slower pace—plan accordingly.

Reservations

Go City Cancun app

Popular tours and day trips often require advance reservations—especially Chichén Itzá, Isla Mujeres excursions and zipline parks. Booking is straightforward via the Go City app, where you’ll find links, instructions and any special requirements. Weekends and holiday periods fill quickly, so lock in your spots a few days ahead when you can. If your plans change, check cancellation windows in the booking info to avoid fees.

What’s the main advantage of Go City Cancun passes?

 

  • Big savings compared to buying individual tickets at each attraction.
  • Flexibility to choose the pass that matches your travel style.
  • Instant entry with all your tickets and booking details in one handy app.
  • Great variety across Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya.
  • Try new experiences that you might hesitate to pay full price for separately.
  • Less planning stress, more time for beaches, boats and ancient ruins.

Is buying a pass worth it?

Cancun cenote

Absolutely. If Cancun is your base for ruins, reefs and Riviera Maya adventures, Go City Cancun is the easiest way to see more for less. Pick the All-Inclusive Pass to power through multiple activities each day, or go with the Explorer Pass to spread standout experiences across a more relaxed schedule. Either way, you’ll streamline planning, trim a little on individual ticket costs and focus on what matters—sailing to Isla Mujeres, diving into cenotes and unlocking the stories behind Mexico’s most celebrated sites.

For example, if you’re planning a few bucket-list experiences—say Chichén Itzá, Isla Mujeres and a jungle zip-lining adventure—you’ll typically come out ahead. Prices for top Cancun attractions can run upwards of €100 individually, so it doesn’t take long for the pass to pay for itself. 

Let’s say you get a 3-day All-Inclusive Pass and visit: 

Day 1

  • Sky Wheel Cancun ($17.90)
  • Interactive Aquarium Cancun ($15.99)
  • Jungle Tour Speedboat & Snorkeling ($70)

Day 2 

  • Glow on the go facial by Adore MediSpa Cancun ($36)
  • Parasailing Adventure ($70)
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not ($12.90)

Day 3:

  • Chichen Itza & Valladolid Round-Trip ($100)
  • ATV, Zipline & Cenote Half Day ($109)

That’s $431.79 worth of tickets on a $249 pass. That equals serious savings of $182.79 or around 42%!* 

*prices accurate as of October 2025

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