How to Find Hotels In Cancun, Mexico

Cancun, Mexico is in the business of tourism, and this city knows its business. Here you'll find beautiful beaches and a relaxed atmosphere with a dazzling nightlife. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations
• Tourist permit (generally included in your airfare)
• Valid passport

Choose Lodging in Cancun, Mexico

1. Book your travel accommodations in Cancun, Mexico by calling the Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau at 011 ([phone]. You can find and reserve lodging through its Web site as well (see Resources below).

2. Choose resort accommodations facing Isla Mujeres, where you'll find a more gentle swimming environment in calmer waters.

3. Spend the night in Cancun and visit the ruins of Chichen-Itza during the day. These ancient ruins are about a 2-1/2 hours drive from Cancun. Many hotels arrange day trips there.

4. Book an all-inclusive stay in one of Cancun's resorts. You could save money on airfare and accommodations, with packages starting at $900 per person.

5. Explore the growing vacation rentals market in Cancun for a deal on vacation accommodations. You might miss out on room service and other hotel amenities, but most are well-run and maintained.

6. Stay in the city's center for a less expensive night's sleep in Cancun. Hotels there are a short ride from Cancun's best beaches.

7. Find lodging close to the city's small aquatic aquarium for an upclose view of nature. This facility provides visitors with the opportunity to interact with marine life, including swimming with dolphins in an enclosed pool.

Plan Your Trip to Cancun, Mexico

8. Avoid traveling to Cancun in June if you're sensitive to heat. This is the hottest part of the year, with temperatures into the high 90s and low 100s F.

9. Keep in mind that hurricanes can threaten even the most well-planned vacation. Summer and early fall are when the majority of hurricanes come.

10. Bring your snorkel equipment along or rent some at your hotel. You'll find excellent snorkeling in Cancun, particularly around the nature preserve of Xcaret.

Arrange Transportation

11. Fly into one of Mexico's busiest airports, Cancún International Airport. You'll find that major airlines as well as cheaper charter flights serve this popular tourist destination.

12. Arrange transportation to your hotel through one of two licensed shuttle services at the airport. Find booths for both the Gray Line and TTA outside the doors of the baggage claim area.

Tips & Warnings

• Confirm that your airfare includes the tax levied by the Mexican government on tourists upon leaving. Otherwise, you may be asked to pay around $50 upon your departure from Cancun.