Quick Guide
Peak season to travel starts from mid-December, hits a crescendo over New Year’s, and continues through Easter week/spring break.
Low season generally runs from after Easter through mid-December, when prices tend to drop considerably.
Visas
U.S. citizens must present a valid passport when entering Mexico. U.S. citizens do not require a visa unless they plan to stay in the country for more than 180 days. Visit the Mexican National Institute of Migration’s (Instituto Nacional de Migración, INM) website for the most current entry, exit and visa requirements.
Money
Currency is in Mexican pesos, and ATMs are widely available.
Travel Health
Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away.
Getting Here
Cancun is served by Cancun International Airport (CUN), about a 25-minute drive to the Hotel Zone.
Getting Around
Taxis are easily accessible. Taxi prices are set by zone; always agree on a price before getting in the vehicle. Join an organized tour to reach any of the historical sites outside the Hotel Zone or city center.
Local Lingo
Spanish is the official spoken language, though most people working in the tourism industry will speak English. Learn a few essential phrases before your trip. Habla usted inglés?: Do you speak English? Qué tal?: What’s up? Cómo estás?: How are you? Perdón: Excuse me or sorry.
Must-Have App
Insider Tips
Colorful, large-scale public murals created by famed Mexican and international street artists are popping up all over Cancun, and can be viewed on a self-guided street art tour through the city.
Peak season to travel starts from mid-December, hits a crescendo over New Year’s, and continues through Easter week/spring break.
Low season generally runs from after Easter through mid-December, when prices tend to drop considerably.
Visas
U.S. citizens must present a valid passport when entering Mexico. U.S. citizens do not require a visa unless they plan to stay in the country for more than 180 days. Visit the Mexican National Institute of Migration’s (Instituto Nacional de Migración, INM) website for the most current entry, exit and visa requirements.
Money
Currency is in Mexican pesos, and ATMs are widely available.
Travel Health
Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away.
Getting Here
Cancun is served by Cancun International Airport (CUN), about a 25-minute drive to the Hotel Zone.
Getting Around
Taxis are easily accessible. Taxi prices are set by zone; always agree on a price before getting in the vehicle. Join an organized tour to reach any of the historical sites outside the Hotel Zone or city center.
Local Lingo
Spanish is the official spoken language, though most people working in the tourism industry will speak English. Learn a few essential phrases before your trip. Habla usted inglés?: Do you speak English? Qué tal?: What’s up? Cómo estás?: How are you? Perdón: Excuse me or sorry.
Must-Have App
Insider Tips
Colorful, large-scale public murals created by famed Mexican and international street artists are popping up all over Cancun, and can be viewed on a self-guided street art tour through the city.
did you know?
One of the world’s largest collections of artificial, underwater art lies in the waters between Cancún and Isla Mujeres. The Cancún Underwater Museum of Arts features more than 500 life-size sculptures can be viewed during a glass bottom boat excursion or dive tour.
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