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.

Cancun: once there

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
Newark Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (IAD) UA1385, UA1618 21h 45min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (CLE) UA1037, UA0601 16h 33min	United Airlines	?	$356
Newark Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 direct UA1050 04h 18min	Return 03/07/25 direct UA1882 03h 53min	United Airlines		$575
Best option Newark Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 direct B61229 04h 17min	Return 03/07/25 direct B61230 03h 50min	JetBlue Airways	?	$358
Newark Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 direct UA1050 04h 18min	Return 03/07/25 direct UA1882 03h 53min	United Airlines		$575

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Fort Lauderdale Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 2 Stopovers (CLT, MIA) AA1982, AA3057, AA1547 11h 07min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (PHL) AA1116, AA1864 28h 04min	American Airlines	?	$418
Fort Lauderdale Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F94873, F90103 14h 47min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (ATL, MCO) F90102, F93976, NK0195 20h 00min	Frontier Airlines	?	$466
Best option Fort Lauderdale Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 direct NK0527 01h 59min	Return 12/31/24 direct NK0528 01h 48min	Spirit Airlines		$605
Fort Lauderdale Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F94873, F90103 14h 47min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (ATL, MCO) F90102, F93976, NK0195 20h 00min	Frontier Airlines	?	$466

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Shop	Baggage	Price
Best option Houston-Hobby Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (ATL) DL1195, DL1939 06h 48min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (ATL) DL0595, DL2051 07h 10min	Delta Air Lines		?	$476
Houston-Hobby Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (DFW) AA3890, AA2874 07h 30min	Return 12/31/24 3 Stopovers (CLE, ATL, DFW) F90206, F92467, AA2403, AA3579 36h 30min	American Airlines		?	$639

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Washington DC Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0456, AM0562 09h 15min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0501, AM0455 08h 00min	Aeroméxico		$359
Washington DC Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (ATL) UA2642, F90103 24h 18min	Return 12/31/24 4 Stopovers (PTY, SJO, MIA, CLT) CM0354, CM0192, AA1600, AA1069, AA5543 32h 06min	United Airlines, Frontier Airlines	?	$623
Washington DC Cancun	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0456, AM0562 09h 22min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0501, AM0455 08h 01min	Aeroméxico		$377
Washington DC Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (ATL) UA2642, F90103 24h 18min	Return 12/31/24 4 Stopovers (PTY, SJO, MIA, CLT) CM0354, CM0192, AA1600, AA1069, AA5543 32h 06min	United Airlines, Frontier Airlines	?	$623

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Houston - George Bush Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F92400, F90103 12h 03min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F90102, F91403 22h 21min	Frontier Airlines	$377
Houston - George Bush Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F92400, F90103 12h 03min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F90102, F91403 22h 21min	Frontier Airlines	$388
Best option Houston - George Bush Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 direct UA1014 02h 24min	Return 12/31/24 direct UA1248 02h 32min	United Airlines	$683
Houston - George Bush Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F92400, F90103 12h 03min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F90102, F91403 22h 21min	Frontier Airlines	$388

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Los Angeles Cancun Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 12/13/24 3 Stopovers (MTY, MEX, SLP) Y45503, AM0965, AM1536, Y43589 29h 10min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (MEX, MTY) Y43455, Y40242, Y45502 16h 39min	Volaris, Aeroméxico		$398
Los Angeles Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MTY) Y45503, VB2201 27h 00min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (MTY) Y43450, Y45502 22h 49min	Volaris, Viva Aerobus	?	$444
Best option Los Angeles Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 direct AS1332 04h 43min	Return 12/31/24 direct AS1339 05h 29min	Alaska Airlines		$691
Los Angeles Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MTY) Y45503, VB2201 27h 00min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (MTY) Y43450, Y45502 22h 49min	Volaris, Viva Aerobus	?	$444