Cancún Travel Forum

can anyone help, my wife and i are going to cancun, mexico, for the first time, will it be best for us to change our money here in the uk before we go to cancun, or will we get a better rate if we change in cancun. ? also is it wise to take some american dollars with us also. ? i have noticed that the exchange rate at thomas cook at the mo is 20 pesos to the pound, however i was told that you can get 22 pesos to the pound in cancun ( bank ). thankyou for your help.
steve and nicola from england.

Hi all.
We will be in Cancun between 17th-24th of June 08. We are staying at the Grand Oasis Cancun. We are a couple from Australia, If anyone is going around that time, let us know and we can meet up for a few to many drinks :)

stuartcarr2002@yahoo.com.au

Have done all the things in Cancun. Been to major Mayan ruins & some small. Been to Excaret, Xel Ha, Isla Mujeras, Play del Carmen. Any new suggestions. Of course I could just be hypnotizes by that blue water.

We're heading to Tutlum but want to spend 1 night in Cancun. Any recommendations for ONE night before we drive to Tulum? Appreciate any tips! Cheers!

How much alcohol am I allowed to bring home? Of course the bottles will be sealed, because their mostly gifts for friends. What happens if I bring to much?
Thanks.

I was at your park recently and swam with the dolphins ,I want to know what the brownish colored stuff was that was floating in the water, is it dolphin feces?

Sorry if this has been asked before but can we catch a bus from the airport to our hotel? The cheapest thing I have been able to find online is a roundtrip shuttle for $50. Thanks in advance!!

Hi,

We will be traveling to the Cancun/Mayan riveria area.
We were wondering in which area should we stay.

Our interest are: We like to cycle,hike,snorkel,and walk.
We usually exercise/explore for about six hours.
Then we like to have drinks during the late afternoon and night.
An all inclusive hotel with bikes would be perfect.

Any recommendations would be appreciated
Thanks

Does any one know if you can catch a taxi from the main road ( 307 )to Puerto Morelas?

We are going to the Moon Palace 6/12 for 5 nights with a 21,22 and 14 year old.
Any advise anyone could give regarding. Getting downtown,taxi,safety moon resort,
nightlife, shopping and weather in June would be appreciated.

How is the weather in August around Cancun????? Off course if there is no major hurricane in the area ;-)
We are thinking to go snorkeling some day in August 15 min south of Cancun.
Is it really unbearable hot????
We went in December and it was really pleasant. Sky was overcast but there was enough of the sun and no need for AC at night.

dear sir or madame,
my wife and i are going to cancun for the first time on 27th may for two weeks. we are stopping all inclusive at the imperial las perlas hotel, the first hotel on the hotel zone. the hotel itself was pretty cheap so we are not expecting to much, but would appreciate any information from anyone that knows the hotel, such as what the food is like, the rooms, etc etc. also can anyone tell me if the alchoholic drinks such as corona, and sol are part of the all inclusive as these are brewed in mexico. ?.
also i have been told that it is quite expensive to eat and drink out, can anyone put any light on this for me. i understand that the clubs are going to be expensive, but are you local small pub or bar also expensive. mainly for drinking local beers such as sol or corona. i drink these drinks here in the uk when ever i can. i would also appreciate any tips, as we have never been to cancun before. thankyou. steve and niki from england.

please can someone help me,
me and my wife are going to cancun on 27th may, we have never been before, and i have been told that possibly some of my electrical items may not work when we get there, because the voltage supply is united states. 110 volts.i was told that if the items i have, ie, camcorder, camera, ipod, personal dvd player,my wifes hair straightners, have a 110-240 volts supply they will work. the problem is that half of the items do have that supply on the plug, but the other half have only 240 volts written on the plug. we do know that we have to get a plug adapter with flat pins on it for use in the united states, this we have got, will this be enough, or do we need something else in order to make these items work. thankyou for any help. steve and nicola. from england / united kingdom.

Ok, I've read everything I can get my hands on about Cancun, but I still have a few questions.

First, I enjoy a good cigar from time to time, I'm assuming I can buy Cuban's in Cancun, correct?

Second, Yes I like going to strip clubs lol, there a great place to have a drink and not be bothered, so I'm also assuming they have strip clubs in Cancun. Which one's, where are they, how much is the cover charge, do you have to buy the girls a drink, and what to look out for (scams)? I'm not looking for a cheap dive, but I'm also not going to spend every dime I have in there either.

Thanks everyone for your help it's greatly appreciated,
Brian

Does any one know about how much a taxi from the mid hotel zone to Puerto Morelos might be ?

Hi, did anyone know if the stores & the tours will be close on Cinco de Mayo?? what will be the best thing to do on that day?? Thanks in advance.

JJ

I have heard that marijuana and other drugs were legalized in Mexico but I can't find out much on the internet. It isn't that big of a deal to me but it would be fun if it was legal - I don't want to take any chances if it is illegal. Secondly, can you buy U.S. cigarettes in Mexico? If not, how many packs am I allowed to bring in with me?
Thank you in advance for your help.

I might have to overnight in Cancun in few days. I don't want to book a hotel because I won't really know if I need to stay till the day before or so. So if I do, what hotel in the $60 range would be a good bet to walk into. I can do with a shared bath, but not a dorm room. Thanks.

Hi,

As part of a trip through the Americas I will be in Mexico in late August (not ideal because of the hurricane season but that's just the way it worked out).

Q.1 I only have 6 days in the Yucatan region. I would like to go to Cancun, Tulum, Valladolid and Chichen Itza. Is it easy enough to get transport between these areas or is it recommended to book ahead, if so how.

Q.2 Should I be worried that I will be there during Hurricane season? How often do they occur?

Thanks

Wife and i will be arriving Cancun around 5:00pm. Overnighting in Cancun and then flying to Havana the next afternoon. Does anyone have any information about what tourist documents I will need to buy. I heard that if my stay in Cancun was 24 hrs or less that I did not have to pay departure tax leaving Mexico.

Any info appreciated.

Thanks,

J

I originally booked a trip to Cancun with a friend, but they backed out at the last minute. So I booked the trip anyhow, just me. I don't mind going alone, but it would be nice to have a few people to hang out with when I get there. It really sucks eating alone.
I want to go out to the bars and clubs, a little site seeing, water sports, horse back riding on the beach, parties, anything fun.
I'll be there May 16 thru May 25. If anyone's interested in meeting up just let me know, and I'll tell you which resort I'm staying at. Also, if anyone has any suggestions or opinions about Cancun please let me know, this will be my first trip there, and I want to have a great time.
Thanks everyone,
Brian

I would like to swim with dolphins in the easter holidays
Can somebody tell me if it is neccesary to book in advance?

thanks

Wife and i will need accomodation in Cancun for one night prior to flying to Cuba the next day.

Any recommendations on an "all inclusive" hotel
What I can expect to pay
Which is the best form of transportation from the airport to the hotel
One way or return,
Should i book both on line

Let the sungods be good to you.

J

Hello, 30yr old ex-pats living in Cancun. My girlfriend and I moved down about 6 months ago and are loving it. We work in the hotel zone - some other expats showed us around and we'd like to return the favor to any noobies considering coming to Cancun. Cancun is a GREAT place for any age or activity. It is not just a party place anymore.....there is something for everyone.

If anyone is coming to Cancun and need information look us up we'll help if we can!

I am planning a trip to Mexiko and due to tight schedule I have only 1 day for Chichen Itza and Uxmal. I would like to start from Mayan riviera soon in the morning and come at 8 am to chichen, where to spend 3 hours, then travel to Uxmal (there 1 and half hour), and then to Merida airport. I would like to know, whether it is possible to hire a driver (with a car) for 1 day, which will take me from Cancun (or other place of Mayan riviera) through Chichen Itza and Uxmal to Merida. How much could it cost and where can i find a contact to some drivers?

Has anyone stayed at Hotel Cancun Plaza condos? We are looking for a nice, inexpensive hotel on the beach and this looks like it might be a good spot. Also, where is the good snorkeling spots in Cancun? Thanks

My boyfriend and are are going on vacation in 2 weeks to cancun. We jsut decided to elope while we are there. I read somewhere that you can't get married in Mexico Easter week. Is this true and why?

Hiya, just after some ideas...
My friend and I are going to Mexico for 2 weeks in April however I am going to be 18 weeks pregnant when we arrive.
Is there going to be alot of stuff we can get involved in whilst we're there baring in mind I cant drink alcohol.
We really want to enjoy the holiday but Im getting scared maybe I'll just get fed up with a load of drunk people!
Would you advise we still go to some of the clubs that have shows on etc or what kind of thing could we do?
Thanks in advance
Han

Hi, did anyone stay at Hotel Casa Maya before, is that a nice place to stay, please advice. Thanks.

since last hurricane I have heard that beaches in the yucatan are messed up. Can anyone tell me the truth about them? Are they ok or are people exagerating?