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.
Blog posts in Cancún
Snorkel without lifejacket: Alberto's Diving, Total Snorkel Cancun, Pro Dive Cancun allow it. Ask for deflatable vest if required. Mia bridge (Isla Mujeres) for independent.
Cancun Airport tequila scam: "free samples" lead to $700+ charges when you thought 1,000 pesos. No clear prices. Buy at La Europea/Costco before airport.
Bringing wedding items to Cancun: personal decorations OK, large favor quantities (100+) risk customs tax. Handmade items safer than bulk Amazon purchases.
Avoid Cancun Airport taxi scam ($90-150 for $20-40 rides). Pre-book transfers, use Friends & Family exit for Uber/Didi, or take ADO bus. Never accept solicitors.
First Cancun trip: Hotel Zone for resorts ($300-400/night), Playa del Carmen for charm ($150-250). Don't skip local culture. Must-do: beaches, eco-park, local food.
Solo Cancun on budget: ADO bus $13-16, Didi/Uber ~$20 (walk outside terminal), pre-book transfers ~$38. Avoid $90+ taxi scams at airport.
Cancun WiFi unreliable: concrete blocks signals, outdated routers, strained infrastructure. Fix: switch 2.4/5 GHz, move closer to router, mobile data backup.
Cancun has 4 casinos including Big Bola in the Hotel Zone (best for tourists) and Winners downtown (local favorite). Blackjack from 50 pesos ($3), free drinks while playing, casual dress code. Complete guide to gaming, chip collecting, and practical tips.
Bring your own mask and snorkel to Cancun-rentals leak and fog. Fins optional. Quality gear fits in luggage easily. Buy on Amazon before your trip.
Cancun car rental: $25-35/day online, +$40-50 insurance daily. 10-day total $700-950. Use Easy Way or Enterprise via Check24. Avoid airport counters.
Better food than Iberostar: Excellence Coral (best upgrade), Barceló Maya (variety), Secrets (refined). Iberostar buffets good, but sit-downs inconsistent.
Theft gangs at ADO Cancun target tourists - work in groups, grab bags from ground. Never put bags down. Keep valuables in money belt.
Family Cancún resorts: Royalton Splash, Iberostar Waves, Riu Dunamar have water parks. Budget $5-8K CAD/week for 4. April is ideal shoulder season.
Getting to Chichén Itzá from Cancun: Complete Guide to Tours, Transportation, and Beating the Crowds
Chichén Itzá from Cancun: tour ($60-150, 10-14 hrs) or drive (2.5-3 hrs, ~$80 total). Leave by 5-6 AM to beat crowds. Opens 8 AM.
