Cancún

US, Canadian, EU, Australian, and many other nationals can enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days. You'll receive a FMM (tourist card) on arrival. Check inm.gob.mx.

By Air: Cancún International Airport (CUN) is one of Mexico's busiest, located 16km south of Hotel Zone.

By Bus: ADO buses from other Mexican cities including Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Mérida.

By Car: Highway 307 along Caribbean coast.

Spanish is official. English very widely spoken in Hotel Zone, restaurants, and tourist areas - Cancún caters heavily to international tourism. Service staff are typically bilingual.

Mexican Peso (MXN). Exchange rate roughly 17-20 MXN per USD. US dollars widely accepted in Hotel Zone at poor exchange rates - better to pay in pesos. Cards accepted at most establishments. ATMs widely available.

Local Buses (R-1, R-2): Cheap along Hotel Zone and to downtown (12-15 pesos). Frequent service.

Taxis: No meters - negotiate before getting in. Hotel Zone to downtown 150-200 pesos. Between hotels 50-100 pesos.

Uber: Available and popular, often cheaper than taxis (80-200 pesos for most trips).

Colectivos: Shared vans to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and other destinations (cheap, 30-100 pesos).

Rental Car: Useful for exploring Riviera Maya, cenotes, and Mayan ruins. Parking generally available.

Walking: Hotel Zone is long (22km) - walkable within sections but not end-to-end. Downtown compact and walkable.

ADO Bus: To Hotel Zone or downtown (20-40 min, 100-200 pesos depending on destination).

Taxi: Authorized airport taxis with zone-based pricing. To Hotel Zone 500-800 pesos depending on location (20-30 min).

Uber: Pickup areas available, typically 350-600 pesos to Hotel Zone.

Shared Shuttle: Available to major hotels (200-300 pesos per person).

Rental Car: Many agencies at airport.