| It is advisable to make copies of your passport, | | | | rate. Paying with a credit card is another way to get |
| tickets, credit cards and travelers' checks when | | | | a good exchange rate. There are ATM machines in |
| visiting Cancun in Mexico. For US citizens, a certified | | | | the Cancun hotel zone, and a few in downtown |
| state-issued birth certificate with a government | | | | Cancun. |
| issued photo ID such as a driving license is acceptable | | | | Buses are the easiest and cheapest way to get |
| in the place of a valid passport. | | | | around Cancun. Taxis run 24 hours a day and are |
| Summer is the best time for families to visit this | | | | plentiful. You should fix the fare the driver will charge |
| place. It is best to avoid traveling in early and late | | | | you for your journey before getting into the taxi. |
| spring since you will have the spring break crowd | | | | Another way to move around is by renting a car. |
| coming in. Booking tickets and hotels in advance is | | | | For those who are interested in shopping, there are a |
| advisable. Tourists can enjoy themselves at the | | | | number of shops and malls along the hotel zone. |
| beach or engage in various activities such as | | | | Cancun offers a vast selection of world-class culinary |
| snorkeling, waterskiing, scuba diving, kayaking and | | | | options to please even the most demanding palates. |
| fishing. Cancun is famous for its nightlife, clubs, and | | | | Under no circumstances should you drink tap water |
| discos. You are sure to find a club for every taste. | | | | and it is wise to stick to the bottled variety. Tipping |
| Cancun tour operators conduct private tours with | | | | is common in Cancun and the average tips for |
| flexible departures and itineraries to accommodate | | | | waiters and servers are about 10-15%, depending on |
| individual preferences and schedules. | | | | the service. Phone calls from hotels can be very |
| U.S. dollars and travelers checks can be exchanged | | | | expensive. It is advisable to go to a phone booth |
| for Pesos. It is desirable to exchange US dollars at a | | | | outside the hotel and make the call using a |
| bank or an exchange house for the best exchange | | | | phone-card. |