Couples Special: Cancun & Chichen Itza

You may visit Yucatan North and Cancun any time of the year.
The rainy season runs from June to November when annual Yucatan North and Cancun rainfall is highest. This region does have heavy rain showers throughout the year. The early months of May and June when rainfall is just getting underway, are a good time to travel to the Yucatan area as you can escape the tourist rush and hotel rates tend to be lower.

It is important to take into account that the weather conditions vary place-to-place, determinate by elevation and time of year. When packing consider: Light, practical clothing, especially short-sleeve shirts and fast-drying cotton pants.
There is no rigid “dressing code” to follow. Casual wearing is the most recommendable everywhere. It is suggested to take a waterproof garment as in some areas of the country it is rainy year-round.
Among the main suggested items in your suitcase, we recommend including:

1. Sun block and insect repellent.
2. Casual clothes for trips to the city.
3. Cotton or light synthetic fabric shirts, short or long
4. Cotton or light synthetic fabric pants (jeans are not recommended as they do not dry quickly).
5. Shorts for hiking.
6. Shoes: Lightweight hiking shoes or boots, sandals, tennis or running shoes.
7. Socks: take an extra pair in case your feet get wet.
8. Hat with visor for the rain and sun.
9. Camera (plus extra film or memory cards).
10. An extra prescription for eyeglasses and medications (if applicable).
11. Sweater or Jacket.
12. Swimming suit.
13. Any medical prescription you might be taking at the time of your trip.

Travelers with passports from the United States, Canada and most European countries do not require a visa to enter. It is necessary to have a valid passport to enter the country with at least 6 months before the expiration date remaining.

No vaccine is needed to enter the country.

It is recommended that you bring cash in Mexican Pesos as many places don’t accept credit cards. Some places even accept US Dollars.

Locally the restaurants include a 10% of service tax on their bills covering the tipping, this is the only exception. Bellboys, cab drivers, tour guides and chambermaids do not have a tip included on the service they provide. The amount of the tip is at your discretion but 10% is recommended.

Any hotel or place of lodging will help you in this regard.

Due to safety reasons is better to carry a copy of your hotel safety deposit box in order to keep your passport safe. If you must, bring a paper copy of your passport with you.

Your phone will most likely work but contact your carrier beforehand to be sure.

The electrical system is 110 volts / 60 Hz. You can use standard American plugs for your hair dryer, razor, and other things.

The water is not potable in most of the country, so it is suggested to drink bottled or purified water.

Here is a list of items you might want to consider for a day at the beach:

1. Flip flops
2. Beach bag
3. Sun Hat
4. Sunglasses
5. Sun Blocker
6. Mosquito repellent

Minors need a notarized letter from one or both parents if they are not traveling with them. If you are carrying on any bags on your flight, you are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and paste not totaling more than 3.4 ounces per item.