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 Kansas City Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (PHL) AA5131, AA0805 07h 45min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (PHX) AA0186, AA4838 22h 22min	American Airlines	?	$512
Kansas City Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MIA) AA0892, AA0158 10h 18min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (PHX) AA0186, AA4838 22h 22min	American Airlines	?	$576
Kansas City Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (PHL) AA5131, AA0805 07h 45min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (PHX) AA0186, AA4838 22h 22min	American Airlines	?	$567
Kansas City Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MIA) AA0892, AA0158 10h 18min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (PHX) AA0186, AA4838 22h 22min	American Airlines	?	$576

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Orlando Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 direct B62913 02h 17min	Return 12/31/24 direct B60114 02h 00min	JetBlue Airways	?	$323
Orlando Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (DFW) AA0668, AA2874 07h 38min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F90102, F93976 08h 13min	American Airlines	?	$396
Orlando Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (ATL) AM4338, AM3072 05h 03min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (DFW) F90083, F91952 27h 59min	Aeroméxico	?	$382
Orlando Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (DFW) AA0668, AA2874 07h 38min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F90102, F93976 08h 13min	American Airlines	?	$396

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Miami Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0421, AM0554 07h 50min	Return 12/31/24 direct AM0426 01h 55min	Aeroméxico	?	$363
Miami Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0421, AM0554 07h 50min	Return 12/31/24 direct AM0426 01h 55min	Aeroméxico		$387
Best option Miami Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 direct AA0158 01h 55min	Return 12/31/24 direct AM0426 01h 55min	American Airlines	?	$416
Miami Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MEX) AM0421, AM0554 07h 50min	Return 12/31/24 direct AM0426 01h 55min	Aeroméxico		$387

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Minneapolis Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (PHL) F93331, F90091 24h 27min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (DFW) F90083, F93224 09h 55min	Frontier Airlines		$382
Minneapolis Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 direct AM4231 04h 08min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (DFW) F90083, F93224 09h 55min	Aeroméxico	?	$391
Best option Minneapolis Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 direct SY0571 04h 16min	Return 12/31/24 direct SY0576 04h 18min	Sun Country Airlines		$462
Minneapolis Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 direct AM4231 04h 08min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (DFW) F90083, F93224 09h 55min	Aeroméxico	?	$391

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option New York Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 direct AM4471 04h 15min	Return 03/07/25 direct AM3464 03h 49min	Aeroméxico	?	$303
New York Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 direct B61229 04h 17min	Return 03/07/25 direct B61230 03h 50min	JetBlue Airways	?	$358
New York 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
New York Cancun	Outbound 03/02/25 direct B61229 04h 17min	Return 03/07/25 direct B61230 03h 50min	JetBlue Airways	?	$358

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