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	Price
Atlanta Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (ORD) F91441, F90044 28h 03min	Return 03/07/25 direct F90102 02h 31min	Frontier Airlines	$395
Atlanta Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (ORD) F91441, F90044 28h 03min	Return 03/07/25 direct F90102 02h 31min	Frontier Airlines	$405
Best option Atlanta Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 direct F90103 02h 47min	Return 03/07/25 direct F90102 02h 31min	Frontier Airlines	$411

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Austin Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (MTY) VB0651, VB2177 05h 50min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (MTY) VB2196, VB0650 07h 05min	Viva Aerobus		$341
Austin Cancun	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM1685, AM0524 07h 29min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (MTY) VB2196, VB0650 06h 35min	Aeroméxico		$344
Austin Cancun	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM1685, AM0562 16h 52min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0565, AM1684 20h 37min	Aeroméxico	?	$343

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Boston Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0641, AM0554 13h 38min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0513, AM0640 10h 10min	Aeroméxico	?	$327
Boston Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0641, AM0550 12h 34min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0513, AM0640 10h 10min	Aeroméxico		$343
Boston Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0641, AM0542 10h 46min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0513, AM0640 10h 10min	Aeroméxico	?	$337

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Baltimore Cancun	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (ATL) AM3330, AM3072 06h 51min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (ATL) AM4062, AM3041 08h 54min	Aeroméxico	?	$386
Baltimore Cancun	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (DFW) AA1403, AA2650 13h 50min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (ORD) AA0215, AA2576 27h 31min	American Airlines	?	$432
Baltimore Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (MIA) AA1183, AA2422 07h 36min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (CLT) AA1192, AA2164 22h 52min	American Airlines	?	$420

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Chicago Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (ATL) F91442, F90103 11h 08min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (MEX) Y40105, Y40702 11h 56min	Frontier Airlines		$304
Chicago Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (AUS) AA1235, AA2179 16h 20min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (AUS) AA2588, AA2484 23h 14min	American Airlines	?	$315
Chicago Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (DEN) F93173, F90070 28h 08min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (MEX) Y40113, Y40700 13h 11min	Frontier Airlines		$311

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