Cancun Weather
Cancun weather boasts year round sunshine making it ideal for a vacation at any time of year. Cancun weather is tropical and humid with year round sunshine. The temperature ranges from 20° to 30° C (68° to 86° F) from October through to March and from 22° to 33° C (75° a 91° F) from April to September.
Cancun Airport
Cancun Airport handles the second largest volume of traffic in Mexico therefore the security levels are very high. Since they have built the new terminal, Cancun airport can boast great modern facilities and equipment. There are some fabulous duty free shops and gift shops selling silver jewellery and souvenirs so you can always buy that last minute present for your loved ones.
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Getting Around Cancun
It is very easy and cheap to get around Cancun by bus. You can catch a bus to most places within Cancun and there is a bus every hour from Cancun Airport to Downtown Cancun. From the Cancun bus terminal in downtown Cancun you will find regular services to all parts of Mexico.
You can always find a taxi in Cancun, but make sure you check the fare before you get in. A list of regular fares can be found in the lobby of most hotels or you can ask the concierge.
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Cancun Time Zone
Cancun time zone is six hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time begins on the first Sunday in April and ends on the last Sunday in October.
Cancun Currency
The official currency in Cancun is the Mexican peso but American dollars are also widely accepted. Banks are open Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm but there are exchange houses found all over Cancun that are open much later.
Language spoken in Cancun
The official language spoken in Cancun is Spanish. Most of the Mexicans working in the tourism industry speak English and you will find that French, Italian and German are also spoken by some. Many of the local indigenous people still speak Mayan as their first language and Spanish as their second, you will often hear them speaking Mayan amongst themselves.
Tips
The average tip for service is 10-15% and one or two dollars per suitcase carried. Always check your bill first as tips may already be included.
Cancun Electricity
The standard Cancun electricity supply is 110 volts. Hotels usually offer voltage converters for 220 volt devices. Many sockets do not accept polarized or three-prong plugs so it is recommended that you bring your own adapter but you can usually buy these in the hotel shop.
Cancun Telecommunications
Cancun telecommunications are modern and up to date. All the main tourist areas have facilities such as fax and internet services and you will find wireless internet access in most hotels and also in many restaurants and cafes.
To make international calls from Mexico you dial access code 001 for the US and Canada; and 00 + country code for the rest of the world. The cheapest way to make telephone calls is with prepaid cards. Making calls from your hotel room can be very costly.
Contact your service provider before your vacation for more information if you wish to use your cell phone in Mexico. Otherwise you can rent cell phones per day for local use.
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Passports & Visas- Airport & Customs -Buses–Taxis–Ferries – Car Rental – Consulates – Hospitals
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Cancun Visited
The most visited destination in Mexico, according to estimates, Cancun hotels boast over twenty-five thousand rooms. The incredible biodiversity of Cancun can be gauged from the fact that there bird species account for over four hundred and seventy five species in number, over a hundred different mammals and twelve hundred plant species. The beaches of Cancun are aplenty and even some of Cancun hotels are magnificent. So much so, it has been obs Read More...
Cancun Weather
Cancun is one of the most well known tropical destinations in the world. Because Cancun is located just below the Tropic of Cancer, it is blessed with warm and pleasant weather all year long. The average temperature in Cancun and its environs is about 27°C, or 80°F. Cancun residents and tourists enjoy almost 240 sunny days a year. In the summer months, it usually becomes warmer by a few degrees. The summer temperature can go up as high as 32°C, Read More...
Cancun Spring Break
Nearly 100,000 American teenagers and young adults travel to Cancun for the Cancun spring break every year. This is a huge destination for college-aged spring breakers, and this package begins around February 19 to end around March 26. So if you are in the mood to relax in Cancun, you will either have to book a more expensive hotel, or completely avoid this season. This is because in these 6 weeks, there is an enormous influx of party-going colle Read More...
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