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A major tourist resort city on the Mexican Caribbean, in the state of Quintana Roo.

Cancún is a major tourist resort city in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is located on the north-east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, off of the Caribbean Sea.

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General security concerns about Cancun, Mexico

I am planning to go on vacation with my girlfriend (We are both in our early twenties) in a 5 star hotel in Cancun, Mexico. My concerns: I've seen a documentary where a young guy got drugged in Mexico at a restaurant and woke up missing a…
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Is it cheaper to get to Cuba from Miami or Cancún?

If I'm in Miami, what is the cheapest way to get to Cuba? Also, if I'm in Cancún what's the cheapest way to get to Cuba?
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What is the fastest bus route from Guatemala City to Cancún, Mexico?

In March I'll be going from Guatemala City to Cancún, and am considering taking the bus to save some money over a flight. But there are many bus routes, and it's difficult to find good information online. Rome2Rio shows two routes, one through…
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Confused about this stop over - Turkish airlines - Istanbul (IST) to Cancun (CUN)

The route is a direct flight: 02/05 21:35 IST to 02/06 8:25 CUN (18h 50m) with a "Stopovers (No Connecting Flight) for Mexico City, Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (1h 30m)". What does this mean? Does it mean I need to get off the plane…
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How to obtain tickets for Cancun to Havana flight?

Everywhere I've looked, websites just state to buy a ticket when in Cancun, but where can I do this? Are there offices in Cancun or do I have to go to Cancun airport and go directly to Aeromexico or Cubana desk?
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Cruising from NYC to Cancun

This june I'm planning to travel from NYC to Cancun, not a big deal, I guess, but I just wonder - is there any way to travel this very route by boat?
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Transport to hotel from Cancún airport and back

I will be traveling to Cancún from USA. I am an Indian, this is my first trip to Mexico and I don't know Spanish. I am looking for ways to travel from the airport to my hotel. I have read through wikivoyage and understand I have three options:…
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Are there tourist information offices in Cancun, Mexico?

When I was in Europe, nearly every city, big or small, had an official tourist office. When I get to Cancun, the first thing I need to figure out is how to get airplane tickets to Cuba. However, I can't seem to find a tourist office via Google, only…
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What is the safest transportation option in Cancun?

I am organizing a trip to Cancun with my family (Wife + 2 kids) to spend the Christmas vacations there, however, I am interested in acquiring a safe option to transport us, we will be staying 3 days in the Cancun Hotel Zone and other 2 days at the…
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Different airlines, same destination, same day—can I check in at both?

OK so I booked with JetBlue then saw that their historical performance for this flight is horrendous (flightstats.com). I then booked another flight an hour later with American Airlines. I thought, why not attempt to check in with JetBlue first and…
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How to find someone to (once) pick up and re-send an envelope in Cancun?

Last week I went to a Fedex office in Cancun and sent an envelope to the US. Unfortunately a few days later I learned that the package was returned to the same Fedex office because a small amount of cash was in the envelope. I am now in the US and…
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Can you send a postcard somewhere at Cancun Airport (CUN)?

Is it possible to send a (stamped) postcard somewhere within Cancun International Airport (CUN)? If so, where in the airport can I find a post office or mailbox? Thanks in advance for your help.
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Does Playa Del Carmen have options for celiacs?

I have celiac disease and I can't eat gluten at all. I'm considering going to Playa Del Carmen, but I'm afraid of: Not having restaurants Not having food indication for gluten. Does anyone already traveled there (or Cancun) and can help me out? :)
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Obtaining Cuban tourist card at Cancun airport for Filipino citizens

According to Interjet, it's possible to buy a tourist card to Cuba at their airport counter at Cancun airport. From what I've read, tourist cards for Filipino citizens are only given out when having a valid U.S visa. Do you know of any Filipinos…
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Do I need to apply for ESTA?

I am Greek holding a Greek passport and travelling to Cancun directly from Amsterdam. Do I still need to apply for ESTA?
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