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
Houston - Metro 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 - Metro 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 - Metro Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 direct UA1014 02h 24min	Return 12/31/24 direct UA1248 02h 32min	United Airlines	$683

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Raleigh-Durham Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (PHL) F91518, F90091 20h 15min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F90102, F91670 08h 56min	Frontier Airlines		$302
Raleigh-Durham Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (PHL) F94844, F90091 18h 15min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (DFW) F90083, F93330 20h 43min	Frontier Airlines	?	$327
Raleigh-Durham Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (PHL) F91518, F90091 20h 15min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (ATL) F90102, F91670 08h 56min	Frontier Airlines		$313

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
San Diego Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (PHX, DEN) F92888, F92142, F90070 36h 20min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (DFW) F90083, F91425 22h 11min	Frontier Airlines		$344
San Diego Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (DFW) AA2535, AA2207 06h 55min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (PHX) AA0186, AA1766 28h 59min	American Airlines	?	$446
San Diego Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 2 Stopovers (PHX, DEN) F92888, F92142, F90070 36h 20min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (DFW) F90083, F91425 22h 11min	Frontier Airlines		$355

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
San Antonio Cancun Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MTY) Y45515, VB2177 09h 45min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (MEX, MTY) Y43455, Y40240, VB0670 12h 09min	Volaris, Viva Aerobus		$407
San Antonio Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MTY) VB0677, VB2201 22h 30min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (MTY) Y43450, VB0670 18h 19min	Viva Aerobus	?	$443
Best option San Antonio Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (MTY) VB0675, VB2179 07h 50min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (MEX) Y40119, Y40750 07h 40min	Viva Aerobus		$436

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Louisville Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (CLT) AA0968, AA1265 05h 19min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (MIA, CLT) AA2665, AA1069, AA5393 20h 35min	American Airlines	?	$551
Louisville Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (PHL) AA5811, AA0805 07h 15min	Return 12/31/24 2 Stopovers (PHX, ORD) AA0186, AA2319, AA6067 18h 06min	American Airlines	?	$564
Louisville Cancun	Outbound 12/13/24 1 Stopover (CLT) AA1178, AA0881 18h 57min	Return 12/31/24 1 Stopover (MIA) AA1723, AA0647 07h 15min	American Airlines	?	$557

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