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It's a good idea to garner a head's up on some of the basic travel information on traveling to Cancun before heading to the airport. Some of the basic information on Cancun is included below!
Country: Mexico.
Business hours: Most stores 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some downtown stores close for siesta between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Children: Minors travelling along or with one parent need notarized consent.
Climate: Sub-tropical
Currency: Peso / U.S. dollar
Documentation: Valid passport or original birth certificate with photo I.D. plus Mexican Tourist Permit.
Drinking age: 18 years.
Electricity: 110 volt AC
Language: Spanish / English
Location: Near the northern time of the Yucatan Peninsula, on the east side of Mexico.
Medical requirements: No vaccinations.
Population: 390,000
Telephone Service: Good telephone service is available throughout Cancun. To call north America dial 001-(area code)-(local number). Public phone need a Mexican phone card for access, available in most Cancun markets for $5.00 U.S.
Time zone: Central Standard Time, with daylight savings time from the first Sunday in April ending the last Sunday in October.
Tipping: 10%-15% depending on level of service. Bellboys 50 cents per bag. Maids $2-$3 per day.
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