Cancún Travel Forum

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?

Hi, Can anyone tell me when is the cheapest time to go to Cancun?? I am supposed to go tomorrow but cancelled due to personal reason and lost some of the money from the package, we can use the airline ticket within a year so I just want to know which month is the cheapest so that can make up some of the money I lost. Thanks in advance.

Is there any possibility for a one or two day trips to Tikal (Flores) from Cancun?
I realize, that once there was a daily flight operated by Aviateca for around 270 $ (round trip), but unfortunately, Aviateca was liquidated...

Hello...me and a group of friends (10 guys- grad school and young professionals) are heading to Cancun next month for spring break. It'll be our first visit to Cancun. I live in New York City. Whenever friends come to visit me, I'm happy to show them the NYC that I know and love (far beyond visiting the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building). So my question is, can any locals or those that frequently go to Cancun share with me "places" or "things to do" that would make our trip to Cancun pretty cool. Basically, if you have friends coming to spend a week in Cancun with you, where would you take them to party, what restaurants/bars/dive would you dine at, what would you tell them that they have to do or see before they leave Cancun (both touristy and non-touristy).

Thank you in advance for reading my post. I look forward to reading your responses. And if any of you are coming to visit NYC, let me know and I'll be more than happy to give you a list of things to do and see.

Sid

I am searching a cheap hotel in the Cancun area for about a week. I want to relax at the beach but I'd also enjoy partying at night.
Do you have any ideas where to book?
Time is quickly running because I want to go to Cancun this March.

I am going to cancun at the end of this week and notice there are a lot of tours to pick, I just want to know should I reserve a tour online before I get there or I can join the tour there?? and where is the best place to pick a tour in Cancun?? Also, I saw 2 website which offer tours in cancun and I can reserve online, one is http://www.cancun.com/Search/Tours/ and the other is http://www.cancuntravel.com/tours.asp, did anybody try these website before. Please advice, thanks in advance.

Last time we were in Cancun in Nov of 2006, the ruins at Del Rey were closed do to hurricane Wilma. We are returning in March 2008. Are the ruins now re opened and, was there any damage to them from the hurricane?

Thanks,
Michael

A group of us are leaving for Cancun on April 17th of this year. We are staying at the Me hotel. Here's my question: Since this is after spring break will it be nice and quite or will there still be alot of tourist and travelers around at that time? Also has anyone stayed at the ME Hotel and if you have is it nice? I heard it is very expensive as far as the bars and restraunts in the hotel goes. Is this true?

Thanks for your reply:

I am going to Cancun for 4 days and will stay at the Le Meridien Resort & Spa (in the Hotel Zone), what's the best way to go to downtown Cancun from the hotel?? Bus or Taxi, can you give me some suggestions, Thanks in advance.

I am going to Cancun for a short period of time (2/29-3/3), can someone suggest what tour should I take?? Thanks in advance.

How can I get the cheapest green fees short of having to golf at 2pm.

I'm going to Mexico for a wedding. I am spending two nights and one day in Cancun before I meet up with the wedding party, in the Riviera Maya (Karisma Hotel Resort).

1. I'm a female travelling alone in Cancun - any advice?
2. Are the buses from the airport easy to find and will they stop at my hotel in Cancun if I ask?
3. I would like to spend my free day in Coba, what is the easiest way to get there by public transport, as I don't drive?
4. I then need to get to the resort in the Riviera Maya from Cancun. What is the cheapest and easiest way to go about this? Are there buses? I've been quoted on shuttles but they seem extortionate!

Thanks!!

I have trouble finding the bus schedule, - only get afternoon departures but I am sure there are morning departures too. Any advice appreciated. Holger