The 13 Aquariums in Mexico That Earn Their Entry

1.Cancun: Interactive Aquarium – Swim with Dolphins Splash

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 49 reviews · 35 min · from $127Our pick

At Interactive Aquarium Cancún in Plaza La Isla, you spend about 20 minutes in the water with dolphins during a 35-minute program. A bilingual host explains dolphin physiology, anatomy, and behavior before activities such as a kiss and welcome interaction. Cameras stay outside the habitat.

“We loved being in the pool and interacting with the dolphins but for the money didn’t seem long enough. By the time we checked in, got changed and had a talk about the dolphin, we had a few photos then it finished. 15 minutes with the dolphins for what we paid was a bit expensive for a family on a budget. That was without any photos. We then had to pay $53 per photo or they had packages which worked out cheaper but still very expensive in total.”

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2.Cancún: Interactive Aquarium Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

At Interactive Aquarium Cancún, you can see more than 140 marine species, walk through fish tanks holding 1,195 specimens, and use touch pools with rays, starfish, and sea urchins. Entry also includes the iPad zone and axolotl exhibit, but dolphin shows, swimming, photos, and transport cost extra.

“Aquarium très petit, la visite se fait en 30 min. Les dauphins sont entassés à 5 dans un petit bassin !”

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3.Cancún Interactive Aquarium Admission + Dolphin Presentation

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 1 day · from $26

Spend a flexible day at Interactive Aquarium Cancun in Plaza La Isla, viewing 1,195 specimens, touching rays and starfish, visiting the axolotl and iPad zones, and watching the 7 pm dolphin presentation. Admission does not include dolphin swims, photos, transport, or Aquarium Trek.

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4.Mazatlan: Grand Aquarium Ticket and City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 32 reviews · 4.5 - 5 hours · from $98

Start at your hotel, cruise terminal, or Airbnb in a traditional open-air vehicle. Explore the Grand Aquarium with Premium Access, Humboldt penguins, manta rays, sea lions, and more than 200 species, then tour Mazatlán with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide.

“Moises was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and taught us a lot about Mazatlan. He made the tour a lot of fun!!”

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5.Half-Day Underwater World Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $109

You’ll visit a jungle cenote, swim through clear freshwater, and snorkel near Akumal for tropical fish and sea turtles. A guide such as Gonzalo may help locate turtles. Pickup is offered from central Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels, with a maximum group size of 14.

“The kids loved the turtles. Our guide Gonzalo was able to find several turtles . The Cenote was refreshing and the water was incredibly clear. The kids loved the fish pedicure! Great way to spend half a day. Did not have to be a strong swimRead more”

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6.Cancun: Interactive Aquarium Ticket and Swim with Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 45 min · from $138

Meet dolphins at Interactive Aquarium Cancun in Plaza La Isla. You’ll spend 30 minutes in the water, taking part in 14 guided activities, including dolphin kisses, touch sessions, and lessons about anatomy and behavior. The experience is offered in English or Spanish for small groups.

“Loved it but I thought we could actually swim with them not just stand in the water.”

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7.Inbursa Aquarium Entry Ticket with VR Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Visit Acuario Inbursa for a full day of sharks, turtles, seahorses, temporary exhibits, and hands-on marine displays. Your $20 ticket includes priority entry and the Interactive Aquarium. Add the VR option for a simulated swim with sharks, but confirm where that portion takes place before booking.

“Me siento estafada ya que me venden una experiencia inversiva para ir al acuario yo soy extranjera no conozco no he ido y compro paquete de acuario inbursa y RV y resulta que me venden algo que no queda en el acuario y uds no especifican que es otro lugar no tiene caso que lo vendan juntos pensé era dentro del acuario y así organicé mi tiempo y ahora me entero que es otro lugar y no me dará tiempo de hacer ambos”

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8.Veracruz: 5-Attraction Tour with Aquarium and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Spend nine hours seeing Veracruz’s Aquarium, San Juan de Ulúa, Mandinga’s mangroves, and the city center by traditional tram. Spanish-speaking staff lead the fortress visit, while air-conditioned van rides connect the stops. Food, drinks, hotel pickup, and gratuities cost extra.

“Deficiente no nos dieron el tour del tranvía y las recepcionistas nisiquiera se preocuparon de nada !!!!! Es incorrecto que cobren un tour caro y no lo den completo !”

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9.Mexico City: Inbursa Aquarium optional Round trip transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

Visit Inbursa Aquarium with a guide and see sharks, jellyfish, penguins, turtles, piranhas, and more across 48 exhibits. The three-hour option includes round-trip van transport from Monumento a la Revolución, while entry-only travelers make their own way there.

“El Acuario todo bien pero siento que si lo hubiéramos echo de manera individual hubiera sido mejor, ya que fue lo mismo a como si hubiéramos echo solos, solo pasaron por nosotros en el punto acordado ( cosa que con un uber se soluciona) y llegando el chofer se baja a comprar los boletos ( el de la general) y si lo reservaste com transporte de ida y vuelta te preguntan si quieres que te esperen o te vas a regresar por tu cuenta cuando se supone que reservaste con transporte de regreso, y te dan cierto tiempo para que estés adentro de ahí te tienes que salir porque el…”

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10.Guadalajara: ticket to Michin Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $26Top rated

Spend a full day at Acuario Michin Guadalajara with access to five themed pavilions, farm-animal feeding, an aviary, trampolines, climbing walls, obstacle circuits, laser tag, and more. You will see reptiles, fish, jellyfish, sharks, crocodiles, and otters. Transportation and food are not included.

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11.Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · from $36

Spend up to seven hours exploring Veracruz and Boca del Río by Turibus, using three hop-on hop-off stops and an English or Spanish audio guide. The $36 ticket includes Aquarium admission, panoramic city views, and a circuit past the Malecón, beaches, plazas, and historic sights.

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12.Cancun: Interactive Aquarium – Swim with dolphins Premium

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $185

At Interactive Aquarium Cancun in Plaza La Isla, Delphinus guides you through a 15-minute briefing, 45 minutes in the water, 18 dolphin activities, and a 20-minute Aquarium Trek. The small group allows up to four people. Bring swimwear and ID, but leave phones and jewelry behind.

“Fantastic experience. Dolphins were great! I can't swim but it wasn't a problem. The sea trek was good as well. Only thing that let it down was the ridiculous price of photos. They know this but still continue to charge it. We'd have liked them, but not at that price.”

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13.Puebla: Ticket to Aquarium Michin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $25

At Aquarium Michin Puebla, you can visit ocean, reef, mangrove, jungle, and forest pavilions, then enjoy outdoor animal areas and unlimited Michin Extreme activities. The $25 ticket is valid from 11:00 to 19:00, with farm feed included and wheelchair access available.

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