FAQs
Is driving safe?
Yes. We highly recommend the purchase of a map.
Is the water safe to drink?
No, the tap water in this area is not safe to drink. We provide bottled water for free.
Are there good hospitals, doctors or pediatricians around?
Yes Hospiten Hospital in both Cancun and Playa del Carmen has an excellent service.
Where can we shop for groceries?
Cancun has Walmart, Sam's Club and Costco among other large grocery stores. Playa del Carmen has Chedraui and San Francisco.
Is it safe to eat lettuce, veggies and have ice in drinks in restaurants?
Feel safe to eat produce and drink the water and ice at any moderately priced restaurant.
How can I get Mexican pesos?
You can use nearby ATMs or go to a money exchange office.
What is the weather like?
The weather is warm for most of the year with a fairly constant temperature of 80°, but it rises into the 90s during July and August. The rainy season runs from June through October (which is also hurricane season). Cold fronts blowing down from the north can make temperatures fall. November through February are generally sunny. Water temperatures year-round vary from upper 70s to low 80s.
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IIs the rental villa stocked with basic seasonings?
Yes.
Are there beach vendors hassling people on the beach?
Absolutely none.
Should I purchase travel insurance?
Emergency change of plans can always occur. Trip insurance is a good idea to protect your vacation investment.
What documents do I need to travel to Mexico from the US?
Traveling to Mexico as a tourist does not require a visa for US citizens, but proper identification is required. A driver's license or a photocopy of a birth certificate are not sufficient. Traveling to the interior of Mexico (i.e. traveling outside the border area) now requires the payment of a $15 USD fee.
The Government of Mexico requires that all US citizens present proof of citizenship and photo identification for entry into Mexico. A US passport is recommended, but other US citizenship documents such as a certified copy of a US birth certificate, a Naturalization Certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Citizenship are acceptable. US citizens boarding flights to Mexico should be prepared to present one of these documents as proof of US Citizenship, along with photo identification. Driver's permits, voter registration cards, affidavits and similar documents are not sufficient to prove citizenship for readmission into the United States.
What documents do my children need to travel to Mexico from the US?
Children need proper identification just like their parents. A US Passport is recommended, but other US Citizenship documents such as a certified copy of a US Birth certificate, a Naturalization Certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Certificate of Citizenship are acceptable.
In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have initiated procedures at entry and exit points, including requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission of the parent(s) or legal guardian not present for the child's travel. Parents of minor children (under 18 years old) should document carefully legal custody prior to traveling to Mexico.
If a minor child is traveling with only one parent, the absent parent should provide notarized consent. If only one parent has legal custody, that parent should be prepared to provide such evidence to airlines and Mexican authorities. In cases in which a minor child is traveling to Mexico alone or in someone else's company, then both parents (or the sole, documented custodial parent) should provide notarized consent. If a child traveling to Mexico has a different last name from the mother and/or father, the parents should be prepared to provide evidence to airlines and Mexican authorities, such as a birth certificate or adoption decree, that they are indeed the parents.
Is there a US Embassy in Cancun?
There is a US Consular Agency in Cancun, part of the US Embassy to Mexico. The US Department of State provides information online for travelers to Mexico.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No you don´t. English is comonly spoken here.
Where can I find out more?
You can find out more about traveling in Mexico at: Mexperience.