Cancun Mexico

Tropical wet and dry

• Airport

  Cancún International Airport (CUN) · 16 km southwest of Hotel Zone

• Transfers

  ADO Airport Bus (30-40 min, M$98 ($5.50 USD)) · Shared Shuttle (25-45 min, $12-20 USD) · Private Transfer (20-35 min, $35-60 USD) · Taxi (20-35 min, $45-70 USD) · Uber (20-35 min, $20-35 USD)

• Transit

  R-1/R-2 Bus, Colectivo, ADO Bus

• Tips

  Hotel Zone is 23 km strip - too long to walk end to end · R-1/R-2 buses cheap and reliable - run frequently along Hotel Zone · Most all-inclusive resorts offer free shuttles to attractions · Taxis expensive - agree on price before getting in (no meters) · Uber cheaper than taxis but technically not legal (still widely used) · Rent car for day trips to Tulum, cenotes, ruins - cheap and flexible

• Walkability

  low

• Language

  Spanish, English in tourist areas

• Currency

  Mexican Peso (MXN), USD widely accepted

• Customs

  Tourist-focused culture · Mayan heritage and influence · Relaxed beach lifestyle · Siesta culture - afternoon rest · Family-oriented culture · Party zone in hotel areas

• Etiquette

  Greet with "Buenos días/tardes/noches" · Handshakes common, friends kiss on cheek · Don't rush - Mexican time is relaxed · Respect Mayan sacred sites · Bargaining expected at markets

• Visa

  Tourist card (FMM) issued free at airport for up to 180 days. US/Canada/EU/UK/Australia visa-free.

• Power

  127V, 60Hz · A, B

• Healthcare

  Good private hospitals in Hotel Zone (Hospiten, Amerimed). Travel insurance essential. Public hospitals basic.

• Safety

  MODERATE · Hotel Zone and tourist areas generally safe with security · Downtown Cancun less safe at night - use taxis/Uber · Drug cartel violence exists but rarely affects tourists · Avoid unlicensed taxis - use official taxi stands or Uber · Watch drinks in clubs - spiking can occur · Ocean rip currents dangerous - swim where lifeguards present · Hurricane season June-Nov - check weather forecasts · Timeshare scams very common - firm "no" to promoters

• Emergency

  Police 911 · Ambulance 911