Explore Beautiful Cancun Beaches...
Whether you're the kind of person who likes to lay on the beach all day or run through a series of activities, Cancun is the place for your next trip or spring break. The beaches are pristine and the water is incredibly clear. For the more active vacation, you can go to ancient ruins like Tulum or Chichen Itza or enjoy all types of watersports. If this is your first time visiting Cancun you will see tons of familiar American restaurants and shops. You will be delightfully surprised at the level of service from the Mexican people. In so many ways Cancun Mexico is an outstanding vacation option.
In case you've heard about the extensive damage of hurricane Wilma from October 2005 that has been repaired. Cancun is back!
What Should you know?
- US citizens will need a passport.
- Cancun is shaped like a 7 and is commonly called the Hotel Zone.
- Most people don't need to get a rental car in Cancun.
- The buses are the easiest means of transportation.
- If you look new the bus drivers might try to take advantage of you. Have correct change for the bus fare (65 pesos).
- Major hotels can help you exchange US currency for Pesos
- All inclusive is the easiest option for a first time visitor.
The Cancun Airport:
After clearing customs at the Cancun
airport you will be bombarded with people trying to get your money.
It is a crazy airport. People will try to sell you packages to
Mayan ruins and a thousand other things. Walk past all of them and
act like you know where you're going. Outside the building look
for your hotel's shuttle bus. If your hotel doesn't have a shuttle
get a taxi and ask how much the trip will be in advance.
Special Note:
In the chaos of the airport your wallet could easily be taken. Take special care during that time, you don't want your vacation to start with canceling your credit cards. I recommend that men put their wallets in their front pocket. It's nearly impossible to pickpocket in the front.
