Fun Corporate Team-Building Activities to Do in Cancun

It’s a grim fact, but only 23% of employees were engaged at work in 2024, and 15% were actively disengaged. There are many factors at play for this, but two important ones are a lack of morale and a connection with colleagues.

This drab outlook doesn’t have to be the norm though. If you invest in your workplace, then you’ll reap the benefits of happy and productive employees.

For instance, you can treat them to a retreat filled with corporate team-building activities in Cancun. Not only will they get a breather from the office, but they’ll participate in fun games that’ll help them learn about one another and form strong bonds.

Below are some examples of the unforgettable memories you can create in Mexico!

Outdoor Corporate Team-Building Activities

Cancun is known for its absolutely beautiful weather, and it’s warm all year long. So take full advantage of this by going outside for team-building! These are some of the games you can participate in.

Exile Island

Have your own office version of Survivor by playing Exile Island. However, there’s a twist: no one’s voted off! Instead, teams will work together to conquer challenges that’ll help them strengthen bonds.

Ultimately, only one tribe will come out on top. They’ll get a trophy and medals, as well as bragging rights.

“It’s a Mystery!”

“It’s a Mystery!” is also based off a hit TV show (CSI, in this case). This thrilling game puts teams at the scene of a crime, and they’ll have to work together to find clues, piece them together, and identify the guilty party.

This is an excellent team-building activity if your employees enjoy escape rooms. Throw in the air of mystery, and they’ll have a blast being detectives.

Mayan Ninja Warrior

This aquatic obstacle course is inspired by American Ninja Warrior. In Mayan Ninja Warrior, participants will put their dexterity to the test at the Mayan Water Complex.

At this private cenote, you’ll traverse the obstacle course in the fastest time possible, all without slipping and falling. Teams with the best times will get to rub it in the others’ faces.

Volleyball Tournament

If you’re looking for simple yet fun team-building activities, then why not host a volleyball tournament? This is the perfect way to soak in the Cancun sun while flexing your volleyball skills.

As the teams go up and face one another, they’ll slowly be eliminated in the brackets. Cheer on the teams, especially as the last two compete for the trophy.

If volleyball isn’t your style, you could also opt for an increasingly popular pickleball tournament instead!

Indoor Corporate Team-Building Activities

Sometimes, you want something easy and accessible regarding team-building activities for work. Plus, the weather’s not always agreeable, so staying inside may be ideal in some cases. Here are some convenient team-building activities you can do inside.

Masters of Mixology

Masters of Mixology is a great way for your workers to exercise their creativity without exerting themselves.

In this activity, teams will split up to create their own cocktails. Then, they’ll have to market the drink to the judges to win prizes.

Afterwards, everyone can kick back and relax, trying the various concoctions they’ve dreamed up.

“Who Kidnapped the Boss?”

“Who Kidnapped the Boss?” is an escape room-style team-building activity, but you can complete it completely indoors without going anywhere.

This game will put your teams through the wringer, as they’ll have to solve tough puzzles and riddles. The first team to find the culprit takes it all!

Code Break

Code Break is another corporate team-building activity that’ll get people’s brains going. Challenges included are:

• Picto-puzzles
• Brain games
• On-the-spot decision making

Teams will get points for correct answers, and as the questions get harder, the more points they’ll score. All you’ll need is a smartphone to play, and the team with the most points at the end wins the game!

Minute to Win It

If you’re big fans of the game show, then your office is sure to love Minute to Win It. In each 60-second challenge, teams will have to figure out how to divide responsibilities to complete the tasks.

This exciting and fast-paced indoor activity will definitely keep everyone on their toes. The team that works best together and scores the most points at the end will be crowned the winners!

Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Team-Building Activities

93% of employees believe that companies should lead with purpose, and 70% of consumers want brands to make a difference in the world. A fantastic way to meet both of these needs is to utilize team-building in the workplace to give back, so check out some heartwarming activities you can do.

Supplies for Success

Supplies for Success is based off the game show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” It’s great because not only do your employees get to have fun answering elementary school questions while earning points and money for their teams.

At the end of the game, they can use these points and money to put together “give bags.” These will go to local Mexican schools where the students will surely appreciate the supplies.

Food Truck Wars

In Food Truck Wars, participants will get in touch with their culinary sides.

First, they’ll compete in a few food-based challenges and earn extra supplies for the ultimate goal: creating an appealing food truck concept. The team that comes up with the best storefront and wins the Guacamole Battle will be the champions!

At the end, all non-perishable foods are given to local charities and communities so nothing goes to waste.

The Great Build

We hope you’re good with your hands, as The Great Build requires you to assemble either a bike or wheelchairs, or a children’s playground set!

Not only do the teams have to work together to construct something, but they’ll also have to deliver a convincing elevator pitch. Regardless of how they do, they’ll certainly feel proud of themselves when they can donate the end results to the local community.

Charity Golf Tournament

Your workers may not be the next Tiger Woods, but they can still join in for Charity Golf Tournament. They’ll be hard at work, as they’ll be literally constructing golf courses from the ground up. Teams will conjure up putting greens, tee boxes, and fairways, using the non-perishable items given.

Once the courses are done, everyone will vote for their favorite course. Then, they can have a go on the various putting greens!

All non-perishable items will then be donated to local charities after the golf courses are disassembled.

Virtual Activities

Unfortunately, not all employees can come out to Cancun with everyone. But not to worry, as there are plenty of virtual activities they can do with the workforce! Below are some examples they’re sure to love.

Virtual Happy Hour

When everyone’s kicking back and relaxing, get in a video call with your remote workers. They can join in with their own drinks and snacks, chatting and admiring the Cancun sunset with everyone else.

You can even combine this with an activity like Masters of Mixology, considering that participants already have cocktails at the ready!

Code Break

We already mentioned this activity earlier, but it’s ideal for virtual team-building. Remote workers can view the puzzles on their screens, and by dialing in, they can help their teammates without being there in person.

Getting to Know You

Getting to Know You is an amazing icebreaker activity that’s a huge aid in helping remote workers and in-office employees, well, get to know one another!

The challenges in this game require participants to match the questions with people. The questions are designed to encourage conversations that uncover interesting personal details. The activity can be done on smartphones, so it’s easy for everyone to join in.

Book These Corporate Team-Building Activities in Cancun

Doing corporate team-building activities in Cancun may seem like a dream, but it can easily be a reality if you work with Grupo Events.

We’ve got years of experience creating bespoke team-building events for companies both big and small. Just tell us your vision, and we’ll see to it!
Are you interested in any of these activities? Then get your quote from us now.