Trip Tips and What to Pack for Your
Cancun Singles Vacations
Visa and Passports
For USA and Canadian citizena a passport is needed to enter Mexico. Upon arrival in Mexico you will need to produce an up to date passport plus a visitor’s permit which is now known as the FMM “Forma Migratoria Multiple”. This form is provided free of charge by your travel agent, airline or at point of entry. As before, passport holders from countries on Mexico’s no visa required list do not need to apply for a formal visa to visit Mexico. If you’re visiting Mexico from the US or Canada, this applies to you.
Immigration will check your documents and stamp and process the form, handing you back the right-hand portion, which you must keep and surrender when you leave Mexico. If you lose this form, you will have to go to the immigration desk at the airport and may have to pay a fine for another one, so it is best to attach it to your passport so it cannot be misplaced.
Mexico Visa Policy permits citizens of the countries listed below to travel to Mexico without a visa. (FMTTV):
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,Greece, Hong Kong,Hungary, Irland, Island, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lienchtestein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweeden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Urugay, USA,Venezuela
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - http://www.sre.gob.mx/
Local Currency
The official currency in Cancun is the Mexican peso but American dollars are also widely accepted. Banks are open Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm but there are exchange houses found all over Cancun that are open much later.
Time
Cancun time zone is six hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time begins on the first Sunday in April and ends on the last Sunday in October.
Electric Plugs
The standard Cancun electricity supply is 110 volts. Hotels usually offer voltage converters for 220 volt devices. Many sockets do not accept polarized or three-prong plugs so it is recommended that you bring your own adapter but you can usually buy these in the hotel shop.
But travel plug adapters do not change the voltage, so the electricity coming through the adapter will still be the same 110-120 volts the socket is supplying. If your appliance is from another part of the world, and it is built only for 220-240 volt electricity, or a Japanese appliance built for 100 volts, then a travel plug adapter by itself won't be sufficient. The voltage will have to be changed from 110-120 volts at the socket, to whatever voltage your appliance requires. This is accomplished with a voltage transformer.
Weather
Cancun weather boasts year round sunshine making it ideal for a vacation at any time of year. Cancun weather is tropical and humid with year round sunshine. The temperature ranges from 20° to 30° C (68° to 86° F) from October through to March and from 22° to 33° C (75° a 91° F) from April to September.
What to Pack for Your Cancun Vacation
* One suitcase and an overnight bag are allowed – please check with individual airlines for weight limits.
* Sun block of at least 15 SPF – Lip balm Lip balm – Beach hat / Visor
* Beach bag, sunglasses
* Bathing suits and cover ups
* Tank Tops, Underwear, socks
* A t-shirt to wear while snorkeling, so you don’t get a sunburned back.
* Cheap blow-up air mattress for floating in the pool or ocean.
* Baby powder, great for getting the sand off your feet.
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Phone
How to dial a Cancun Landline
XXX: International Access Code
+52 : Country Code for the United States
Area code: 998
Local telephone number: 7 digits
How to dial a Cancun Mobile
XXX: International Access Code
+52: Country Code for the United States
Mobile Number : 10 digits
Shopping
As one of the world’s premier tourist destinations the shopping in Cancun is as impressive as one would imagine. You will find everything from ultra-chic designer stores and famous brand names, to flea markets and souvenir shops selling Mexican local handcrafts. Cancun shopping is duty free so you can find some real bargains on cosmetics and fine jewellery.
There are many shopping malls in Cancun all offering the avid shopper a real treat. Here is a list of just some of the great places to go if you fancy shopping in Cancun whether it be for a new designer outfit for yourself or a gift to take home to your loved ones
Top 10 Souvenirs and Gifts to Buy In Cancun, Mexico
1. Kahlua and pure vanilla extract. (sold separately, of course.)
2. Wind chimes
3. Pottery
4. During Christmas season - few Christmas ornaments
5. Mexican/Maya Handcrafts
6. Silver and various jewelry items
7. T-shirt
8. Leather workings
9. Food/Silver wares
10. Fridge Magnet
Local Foods
The traditional dishes that you can enjoy when you visit the beautiful beaches of Cancun include Pescado a la Tikin-Xic, fish prepared with annatto, sour orange, peppers, tomatoes, red onions, and spices. This fish is usually grilled over charcoal, wrapped in banana leaf, and bathed in beer and olive oil.
Another delight are the famous Kibis, baked wheat balls stuffed with cheese or meat with chopped onion and habanero chili or sour orange slices. This particular snack with Arabic influence is offered in glass cases at Playa Delfines (where you can taste your kibis while admiring the turquoise blue sea) or near shopping centers.
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