Cancun: Nature and culture unite

Cancún is a city in Mexico with breathtaking flair and interesting culture.

Cancún is a year-round destination due to its climate. However, the best time to travel is from November to April, since from May to October there is a risk of tropical storms due to the rainy season. In February during Carnival week there are many parades, floats and fireworks in Cancún. In April, the "Semana Santa", the Holy Week until Easter Sunday takes place. It is the most important holiday in Mexico. On November 1 and 2, "Día de los Muertos", the deceased are commemorated with flowers and symbols of the dead, as well as grave decorations.

For US citizens entry is possible without a visa. The required tourist card is issued upon entry and must be presented again upon departure. Passports should be valid for at least 6 months. Vaccinations against diphtheria, hepatitis A, tetanus and typhoid are recommended. Foodstuffs may not be imported. Gold may not be exported, except for gold jewelry. The export of antiques, cacti, archaeological finds, protected animals or corals is also prohibited. Alcohol may not be consumed on the street; this may be punishable by imprisonment or fines.

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Tap water is not suitable for drinking. It is better to use bottled water or optionally boiled and disinfected water, even for brushing teeth. Food should always be peeled or boiled before consumption.

The cost of living for shopping or restaurant visits is cheap compared to the US: A cheap lunch is available from about 70 MXN, dinner from about 120 MXN, beer for about 30 MXN and soft drinks from about 15 MXN.

A pre-booked shuttle bus takes tourists from the airport to the hotel via several stops for about 200 MXN per person. The trip takes about 25 minutes. The ADO bus is cheaper: one trip costs about 64 MXN and takes between 25 and 35 minutes before ending at the bus station. Traveling by cab or private transfer is more expensive and costs from about 700 to 730 MXN.
Overnight stays in a hostel will cost from ca. 200 MXN per person. A 3-star hotel costs about 950 MXN on average.
Public transportation by bus is also inexpensive. Prices range from about 8.50 to 11 MXN per ride. For cab rides there are usually fixed prices.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Atlanta Cancun	Outbound 04/12/25 direct F90103 02h 45min	Return 04/27/25 direct F90152 02h 51min	Frontier Airlines		$167
Atlanta Cancun	Outbound 04/12/25 direct F90103 02h 45min	Return 04/27/25 direct F90152 02h 51min	Frontier Airlines	?	$189
Atlanta Cancun	Outbound 04/12/25 direct F90103 02h 45min	Return 04/27/25 direct F90152 02h 51min	Frontier Airlines		$178

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Austin Cancun	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (DEN) F91859, F90070 16h 58min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (ATL) F90152, F94211 21h 28min	Frontier Airlines	?	$290
Austin Cancun	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (MCO) NK0210, NK3642 12h 10min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (ATL) F90152, F94211 19h 59min	Spirit Airlines		$303
Austin Cancun	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (MCO) NK0210, NK3642 12h 10min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (ATL) F90152, F94211 19h 59min	Spirit Airlines		$294

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Boston Cancun	Outbound 06/08/25 direct B60771 04h 44min	Return 06/12/25 direct B60772 04h 17min	JetBlue Airways	?	$292
Boston Cancun	Outbound 06/18/25 1 Stopover (MIA) AA0873, AA0158 06h 34min	Return 07/15/25 1 Stopover (MIA) AA1469, AA1054 13h 15min	American Airlines	?	$318
Boston Cancun	Outbound 06/08/25 direct AM5081 04h 26min	Return 06/12/25 direct DL0626 04h 32min	Aeroméxico	?	$305

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Baltimore Cancun	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (MCO) NK0436, NK3642 11h 49min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (FLL) NK1611, NK1895 10h 39min	Spirit Airlines	$292
Baltimore Cancun	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (MCO) NK0436, NK3642 11h 49min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (ATL) F90152, F91080 18h 39min	Spirit Airlines	$295
Best option Baltimore Cancun	Outbound 04/21/25 direct NK1025 03h 55min	Return 05/19/25 direct NK1934 03h 33min	Spirit Airlines	$395

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Chicago Cancun	Outbound 06/08/25 1 Stopover (MEX) Y40701, Y40108 13h 18min	Return 06/12/25 1 Stopover (MEX) Y40115, Y40700 07h 42min	Volaris	$266
Chicago Cancun	Outbound 04/12/25 direct F90044 04h 03min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (MEX) Y40105, Y40700 07h 42min	Frontier Airlines	$281
Best option Chicago Cancun	Outbound 04/21/25 direct NK0104 03h 41min	Return 05/19/25 direct Y40045 04h 03min	Spirit Airlines	$283

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