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Getting
There
Cancun’s
international airport is the country’s second busiest
airport after Mexico City. There are direct flights to
practically all the  world’s
major cities and connections to other cities in Southeast
Mexico and Central America.
Cancun
occupies a strategic geographical position on the continent
and, being the premier Caribbean tourism destination,
Cancun’s airport has become very important to the
region. Twenty-one airlines arrive and depart from Cancun
for domestic and international flights and four airlines
have formed a regional flight network linking cities in
the Maya World.
Located
just eight kilometers (5 miles) from the city, five kilometers
(3 miles) from the Hotel Zone and 379 kilometers (235.5
miles) from state capital, Chetumal, the airport covers
an 800-hectare area (1977 acres).
Airlines Servicing Cancun
Aero
Caribe / Aero Cozumel
Aero
Mexico
American Airlines
Aviacsa
Aviateca
British
Airways
Continental
Iberia
Lacsa
Martin
Air
Mexicana
Northwest
Entry
Requirements
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Passport |
Visa |
Return
Ticket Required |
| Australian |
Yes |
2/3 |
Yes |
| British |
Yes |
1/3 |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
2/3 |
Yes |
| Japanese |
Yes |
2/3 |
Yes |
| Other
EU |
Yes |
1/3 |
Yes |
| USA |
1 |
2/3 |
Yes |
Note:
No brief account of the complex Mexican Passport/Visa
regulations is likely to be fully successful and visitors
are advised to use the following for general guidance.
Non-compliance with visa regulations will result in fines
and transportation (at the carrier's expense) to the visitor's
country of origin.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least 1 year after date
of entry is required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of the USA holding a certified copy of
a birth certificate and photo identification (eg driver's
licence or student ID).
 Tourist
cards: Available only to people entering Mexico on vacation,
for reasons of health, or to engage in scientific, artistic
or sporting activities which are neither remunerative
nor lucrative. Valid for the holder only. Other persons
(including minors) travelling on the same passport must
have their own card. The card is a single-entry document
and is issued free of charge. The Consular office retains
the right to request further evidence of the applicant's
intention to visit Mexico as a tourist whenever such intention
has not been established to the Consul's satisfaction.
The same right applies with regard to evidence of the
applicant's financial means to sustain him/herself while
in Mexico.
Note: (a) Visitors eligible for Tourist Cards (see below)
can be issued with Tourist Cards by any Mexican Consulate,
on board the plane or at the point of entry in Mexico.
(b) Tourist Cards must be kept by the visitor during the
entire length of stay as they will have to be presented
and stamped on leaving.
Nationals of the following countries are eligible for
a Tourist card: (a) 1. EU countries for stays of up to
180 days (except nationals of Austria, France, Greece
and Luxembourg who can stay for up to 90 days);
(b) 2. Australia, Canada, Japan and the USA for stays
of up to 180 days;
(c) Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Chile, Costa Rica, Hungary,
Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino,
Singapore, Slovenia, Switzerland and Uruguay for stays
of up to 180 days;
(d) Czech Republic, Israel, Monaco and Poland for up to
90 days;
(e) Korea (Rep. of) for up to 60 days;
(f) Brazil and Venezuela for up to 30 days.
For requirements and regulations relevant to other nationalities,
contact the Mexican Embassy.
VISAS: Required by all except holders of a Tourist Card
or visa-replacing document. Nationals of the following
countries require a special authorisation from the Ministry
of the Interior in Mexico: Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cambodia, China (PR), Croatia, Eritrea,
Iraq, Iran, India, Jordan, Korea (DPR), Lebanon, Libya,
Macedonia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan,
Turkey (unless permanent residents of UK), Vietnam and
Western Sahara region. Authorisation takes approximately
3 to 4 weeks.
Application requirements: Tourist Visa: (a) Passport with
minimum of 6 months' validity. (b) Application form. (c)
1 passport-size photo. (d) Original return ticket. (e)
Fee (payable in cash only). (f) Proof of sufficient funds
(US$50 per day) to cover length of stay. (g) Postal applications
must be accompanied by a covering letter specifying the
purpose of the trip and the dates of entry and departure.
Applications should be made in a stamped, self-addressed
envelope with recorded or registered delivery.
Business Visitors Card: (a)-(b) and, (c) 2 passport-size
photos. (d) Letter from applicant's employer accepting
financial responsibility to cover the applicant's stay,
which also states the nature of business to be undertaken
and the name and address of the business contact(s) in
Mexico. For visits of more than 30 days, a multiple-entry
card is needed, as well as a letter from the local Chamber
of Commerce (or Department of Trade and Industry) confirming
the sponsoring company is a member of either body. (e)
Fee (payable in cash, postal order or company cheque).
(f) Postal applications must be accompanied by a stamped,
self-addressed envelope with recorded delivery.
Note: 3. If intending to undertake business or work of
a technical or scientific nature, normal visa regulations
do not apply, and it is necessary to obtain a Visitors
Card. It is vital to contact the local Mexican consular
representative well in advance of the intended date of
departure in order to secure the necessary authorisation
(see address section). Non-British Nationals seeking to
visit Mexico on business are advised to check with the
Consulate regarding visa requirements and fees.
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Cancun
At A Glance
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Language: Spanish is the official language. English
is widely spoken
Government: Republic since 1917. Gained independence
from Spain in 1821
Mexico Capital: Mexico City
Size: 1,953,162 sq km (754,120 sq miles)
Climate: The climate of Cancun is semi-tropical
and humid, with a rainy season from May to November, mainly
concentrated in the fall months. March and April are the
driest months. It doesn’t rain all the time during the
rainy season, but in short, intense afternoon downpours,
so any time is good for a visit to Cancun.
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz. US 2-pin (flat)
plugs are usual
Currency: Mexican Peso
Driving: Drivers license required, drive on right
Rentals: International and local auto rental agencies
can be found at the airport and around Cancun. must be
21 years old, hold a driver's license and major credit
card. Road signs are in Spanish
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