Cancun is one of Mexico’s premier travel destinations. Each year, millions of tourists visit. The weather there’s great, the people are friendly, and the beaches are warm. A lot of people go to Cancun for spring break in particular. If that’s why you’re going (or if you’re going at another time of the year) then you need to carefully plan your trip. No matter when you visit Cancun, not preparing for your trip could lead to you not getting the most out of it.
This post will cover Cancun in more detail, explaining nine important things that you need to know about the destination before you go.
Timing Visit
If you are traveling to Cancun, then it’s worth checking the weather forecast. Cancun is warm throughout the year; however it can see a lot of rainfall during the wet season. Checking the Cancun weather forecast before booking your flights will help you to time your visit for a hot spell. Generally speaking, June is the best time of year to visit. The weather isn’t the only thing that you need to think about when booking your flights, however.
Other Travellers
Another consideration you need to make is the presence of other travelers. If you do decide to go in June, then Cancun will be very busy. Certain times of the year in Cancun are busier than others. If you are going with your family, then you might want to go when it’s a little quieter. If you’re going to party, however, then time your visit to coincide with Cancun’s busy season, which is in spring and summer. There are lots of bars, nightclubs, and restaurants on the Cancun strip that you can visit and meet new people.
Booking Flights
Flights to Cancun are not cheap, no matter where you are traveling from. However, it is a lot cheaper to get there if you’re flying from the United States. If you are flying from Europe or Africa, then flights are going to be expensive, there’s no way around it. You can save money by booking your flights in advance. Booking in advance will help you to get the best deal possible. When booking, try to use a coupon. You can find coupons all over the internet. Using coupons in combination with early bird discounts can be a highly effective way of saving yourself money.
Arranging Accommodation
Flights aren’t the only things that you need to try and save money on, because hotel rooms can be pretty expensive too. As a general rule, hotel rooms are cheaper in Cancun during the less touristy seasons. If you’re traveling in the peak of summer then you are going to have to pay a lot, no matter when you book. Again though, you can save money by booking in advance. Try to book your room at least a month prior to your visit. If you can book earlier than that, then you’ll save even more money.
Car Rental
A lot of people stay in resorts when they travel to Cancun. Usually, buses pick people up from outside of the airport and take them to their hotels. However, if you are staying at a hotel in the city, then you might want to rent a car. Renting a car will give you a lot more freedom, allowing you to travel where you want to, whenever you want to. Booking a car will mean that you don’t have to rely on public transport or local taxi services. Taxi drivers are known for overcharging tourists in Cancun, sadly.
Consider Activities
What are you going to do in Cancun? If you’re staying at a resort, then your trip is probably going to be spent lounging around beside the pool, taking in the sun, and eating good food. However, if you’re staying in a hotel then you might have other plans. Some people go to Cancun to go diving, fishing, and even hiking. There are some pretty good hiking trails on the city’s outskirts. You can also go out into the wilderness on a tour and check out ancient temples and ruins. If you plan to have a photoshoot, make sure to book a local Cancun photographer ahead of time. Plan your activities in advance, so each day of your trip is planned out.
Delicious Food
Mexican food is delicious, there’s no denying it. The food in Cancun is authentic and incredible. However, it does need to be noted that a lot of the restaurants and cafés serving Mexican food exist exclusively to cater to tourists. That means that usually, in these places, the food is not entirely authentic. You need to find restaurants and cafés catering to locals if you want to try real, authentic Cancun cooking. Such restaurants also tend to be a lot cheaper than the ones frequented by tourists and visitors.
Bringing Family
What’s the point in going away on vacation alone? If you have family, then why not bring them? If not, then why not bring your friends? Bringing people along with you will give you people to spend your time with. In addition to bringing company, bring a camera with you too. Cancun is incredibly beautiful. There’s really nowhere else like it in the world. Bringing a camera will then allow you to take photographs of beautiful scenery, people, and places. If you do not own a camera, then bring a smartphone with you.
Travel Documents
A lot of people bring physical copies of their passports along with them when they’re going on vacation. It’s no longer necessary to do this, fortunately. You can download an electronic version of your passport to your phone, and then use that to get through customs. Bringing an electronic copy of your passport will mean that you don’t have to risk losing your passport. You can also usually download tickets to your phone, which will prevent you from forgetting or losing your airline tickets. Storing everything on your phone is the safest way of traveling, and the most convenient.
Cancun is an extremely popular holiday destination, and when you consider the weather, the beautiful scenery, and how much there is to do, it’s not hard to see why. Give everything listed here in this post consideration, so you can make the most out of your trip.