Cancún, Mexico Get to Xel-Ha from Cancun by tour bus ($120-180 with admission), rental car (90 min), or ADO bus ($15). Leave by 7 AM for best experience.
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Cancún, Mexico Cancún, Mexico Isla Blanca: Cancun's hidden beach 25 min north. Two beaches (sea + lagoon), almost no tourists, great for kitesurfing. Bring everything—minimal amenities.
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Cancún, Mexico Hotel Zone living: better plumbing, low crime, stunning views. But no grocery stores (25-min drive), tourist prices, traffic. Unique trade-offs.
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Cancún, Mexico Isla Mujeres emergencies: ferry to Cancun (25 min) for Hospital Galenia, Amerimed, or Hospiten. All have 24/7 ER, English staff, international insurance. Save these numbers.
Cancún, Mexico Cancun high water bill? Check toilets first—$8 flapper valve fix. Calcium damages seals. Watch meter when idle; if spinning, leak between meter and tank.
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Cancún, Mexico Dog-friendly Cancun beaches: Isla Blanca (30 min north, designated pet beach), Active Beach House Puerto Juárez, San Miguelito Km 30. Hotel Zone beaches prohibit dogs.
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Cancún, Mexico Cancun cash: $200-300 budget weekend, $800-1,200 week mid-range, $400-600 all-inclusive (tips only). Bank ATMs beat exchanges. Budget $20-40/day cheap, $50-100 mid-range.
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Cancún, Mexico Mexico travel insurance: $30-200 short-term, $100-300/month for expats. US insurance usually doesn't cover Mexico. Hospitals require upfront payment. Essential for all visitors.
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Cancún, Mexico Exchange USD in Cancun: casas de cambio downtown (best rates), avoid airport (3-5% worse). Bring passport, use $100 bills. Compare 2-3 shops for best rate.
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Cancún, Mexico Post-checkout Cancun: stay at resort (most allow pool/beach use after checkout), or Uber to downtown (100-150 pesos) for Mercado 28. Leave by 4pm for 8pm flights.
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Cancún, Mexico Calmest Cancun beaches: north-facing shore (km 3-9) facing the bay. Playa Tortugas, Caracol, Langosta have gentle waves. Isla Mujeres has the clearest water.
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Cancún, Mexico Cancun bites: jellyfish (linear welts, hot water treatment), mosquitoes (round bumps), "margarita burn" (lime+sun, not a bite). Jellyfish peak Aug-Sept. Check beaches before swimming.
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Cancún, Mexico Don't sleep inside Cancun Airport - no comfortable spots. Walk 5-7 min to Hilton Garden Inn ($60-100) for a real bed before early flights.
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Cancún, Mexico Avoid Cancun timeshares: unplug room phone, decline "free" offers at check-in, say "no" firmly without explanation. Cancel at concierge if already agreed.
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Cancún, Mexico Solid foods allowed in carry-on to/from Mexico: cookies, nuts, sandwiches, cheese. Liquids (salsa, PB) limited to 3.4 oz. Here's what's allowed.
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