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Hotel Zone
beach7-shaped strip with resorts, beaches, and nightlife.
Downtown (El Centro)
localLocal area with markets, restaurants, and lower prices.
Punta Cancún
localCentral hotel zone point with party zone and beaches.
Puerto Juárez
localFerry port to Isla Mujeres with local seafood.
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Official airport taxi costs $50-70 USD to Hotel Zone (20-30 min). ADO bus to downtown is $5 USD, then R1/R2 bus to Hotel Zone for 12 pesos. Private transfers can be pre-booked for $40-60.
First-timers: Hotel Zone for beaches, all-inclusive resorts, nightlife. Budget travelers: Downtown for authentic experience, cheaper food, easy day trips. North Hotel Zone is calmest, Middle has best nightlife, South is quietest.
No, Uber is not available in Cancún or the Riviera Maya. Use official taxi stands at hotels and resorts. R1/R2 buses run 24h along Hotel Zone to downtown for 12 pesos (~$0.65).
Quintana Roo state charges $12 USD tourist tax (Visitax) for all travelers departing from the region. Pay online before departure at visitax.gob.mx.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Cancún
Exchange currency at casas de cambio downtown, not at airport or hotel (worst rates). ATMs give pesos at bank rate.
Food in Hotel Zone is 2-3x more expensive than downtown. Take the R1 bus to Mercado 28 for authentic, cheap meals.
Book Chichen Itza, Xcaret, cenote tours in town, not through hotel. Save 30-50% on same tours.
Avoid 5th Avenue timeshare sellers. Politely decline free breakfasts or tours - they require 90+ min sales presentations.
Hurricane season June-November. September-October highest risk. Check weather forecasts and consider travel insurance.
Weather
Average temperature by month
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
2 - 5 $
Mid-range
10 - 20 $
Fine dining
40 - 80 $
Drinks
Coffee
3 - 5 $
Local beer
2 - 5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
16 - 30 $ / night
Hotel 3★
100 - 150 $ / night
Hotel 5★
300 - 1,000 $ / night
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Cash better throughout Mexico, including Cancún. USD widely accepted but poor rate. Cards accepted in larger restaurants/shops. Independent taxis prefer cash.
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Banks: Santander, HSBC, Banamex, Banorte - best rates at their ATMs. Exchange at banks or reputable casas de cambio in Hotel Zone. USD widely accepted in tourist areas but rate 10-15% worse than pesos. AVOID: airport exchange, street changers. Fee-free cards like Wise recommended. Always choose local currency (MXN) at ATMs to avoid DCC fees.
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10-15% expected in restaurants. Hotel staff $1-2 USD per service. All-inclusive resorts $5-10/day for housekeeping.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
US State Department Level 2 advisory. Stay in Hotel Zone or resort areas. Avoid downtown after dark. Use official taxi stands. Uber not available in Cancún. Operation Summer Vacation 2025 deployed 7,000+ security personnel.
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$1200-2000
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