Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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You should almost never have to use the taxi when you arrive at the airport. You will 100% of the time be overcharged compared to booking your private transfer service prior to your arrival. With one-way trips to your hotel starting at $39, private transfer services could not be more worth! 

Visit the Transportation page to see all options of transportation.

The best time to visit Cancun is from December to April, during the peak tourist season. This is when the weather is warm and sunny, making it perfect for outdoor activities. Other times of the year are perfectly fine too, but note that summer tends to be more humid and tropical! Rain is common during the summertime. 

Please keep in mind that Cancun is considered tropical, with a muggy, rainy season from May to October and a cooler, relatively dry season from November to April. Even though you might see rain on the weather forecast, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's going to be raining 24/7 nonstop. Rain in Cancun can literally last only for only 5 minutes with the rest of the day being dry and cloudy, or it can rain nonstop. The weather will be hot and the party will be plenty for you to enjoy! 

Cancun being the tropical destination described in the FAQ above, you should expect it to rain a few times per day. Unless there's a named hurricane with an assigned category/level, you generally have absolutely nothing to worry about. Rain is frequent during rainy season, but they last for minutes before it stops. You should have absolutely nothing to worry about, but the choice to reconsider your trip is yours. 

Yes! Cancun is generally safe for tourists, but as with any tourist destination, it is always wise to take precautions and stay aware of your surroundings. You don't want to be out on the streets being belligerent drunk, starting fights, public urination, and public disturbance. The police in Cancun can and will extort or arrest tourists.  

There will likely be seaweed year-round unfortunately. What I like to do is look at live cams to see what the beaches look like. A good live cam is Live Aqua's as it's centered in the middle of all eastern hotels on the hotel zone. Find it on YouTube!

4 hours is my recommendation from Hotel Zone. More from farther locations. There's a lot of ongoing road construction around the Cancun Airport so you will experience a lot of delays.

If you lose your travel documents while in Cancun, Mexico, you should take the following steps:

• Report the loss to local authorities: Contact the local police and file a report on the loss of your documents. This will help you prove to the authorities that your documents were lost.

• Contact your embassy or consulate: Call your embassy or consulate and inform them of the loss of your travel documents. They will be able to advise you on the steps you need to take to replace your documents. (Link to USA Embassy in Mexico)

• Get a temporary replacement: Your embassy or consulate may be able to issue you a temporary replacement document, such as an emergency passport, to help you return home.

• Start the replacement process: Once you have a temporary replacement document, you can start the process of replacing your lost travel documents. This may involve filling out a form, providing identification, and paying a fee.

It's important to act quickly and calmly in this situation. Losing your travel documents can be stressful, but following these steps will help you get the support you need to replace them and continue your travels.

The Local Catholic Church in Hotel Zone, Cancun, Mexico is Cristo Resucitado Cancun Quintana Roo.

It is located near Playa Langosta (Lobster Beach). The address is: Boulevard Kukulcan Kilómetro 3.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

Unfortunately, there is none in the area. 

The average cost of a vacation in Cancun varies greatly depending on the time of year, your travel style, and the type of activities you want to do. You can expect to spend anywhere from $1,500 to $5,000 per person for a 7-day trip. Most hotels in the Hotel Zone and surrounding area are All-Inclusive, so food and drinks are included in the price of your hotel. However, if you splurge and visit the Fine Dining restaurants in the area, expect to go over your budget fairly easily. Cancun is also a hot destination for Duty-Free luxury shopping. You should take that into account as well if you're interested in tax-free shopping.

It's still legal to smoke in public spaces that have not been designated as smoke-free. Like the street or sidewalk or outside of any private place.

Places you can't smoke include patios, terraces, balconies, amusement parks, playgrounds, sports areas, hotels, beaches, entertainment centers, courts, stadiums, arenas, shopping malls, markets, hospitals, clinics, churches or places of religious worship, restaurants and bars, as well as transport stops.

Most resorts have a smoking section or designated smoking area which will allow you to smoke. 

Aside from the beach, and the cigarette purchasing process, not much has changed for your average tourist.

To keep a long answer short, no. You cannot cross borders into Mexico while having any kind of drugs, including marijuana. You can be jailed and/or fined if you are caught with it. You cannot legally buy it in Mexico either.

The season for viewings of whale sharks start mid June and end mid September.

Maxima 97.5 FM and Lokura 99.3 FM. Granted, the two radio stations will have Spanish as the primary language, but will play songs you'll recognize world-wide! 

Urgent Care (Non-24 hours) - Kukulkan Medical Care @ TAKH Tower Condos, Kukulcan Boulevard & Cenzontle Km 8, Local D, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico 

Urgent Care (24 hours) - Walk In Clinic Caribbean @ Plaza Nautilus, Blvd. Kukulcan KM 3.5, Kukulcan Boulevard, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico 

Hospital - Hospital Joya Cancun @ Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 13, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico  (Location has low reviews/ratings)

Hospital - Hospiten Cancun @ Av. Bonampak 10, Zona Hotelera, 77503 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico 

Hospital -Hospital Galenia @ Av. Tulum, Lote 1, Mza. 1, SM. 12 Esq. Nizuc Fracc. Sta. María Siké, 77505 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

There is a tax of over $500 pesos (MXN)(533 as of this year) per person to access the Chichen Itza archeological site. This cost is generally not included in Chichen Itza tours unless otherwise stated. They do not accept USD, but do accept MXN and Credit Card payments. This means you cannot use foreign paper currency on site and must use your credit card if you have no other option.