For millions of Americans, Cancun is synonymous with luxury hotels, shimmering-white sand cuddled by green-blue colored seas and stress-free holidays, in general … or at least you would expect it to be the case. That is, until you touch in the gong show that is Cancun International Airport.
From border control to luggage collection to passing the notorious ‘shark tank’, all the way to the hotel transfer, there are a bunch of hoops to continue, and whether you are a newcomer or a frequent visitor, making it overwhelming.
And listen, you Real You don’t have to feel empty just before your vacation even starts, and thanks to our friends on the Cancun SunThe leading English -language news source for everything that is Mexican Caribbean, we now have the perfect recipe for navigating through the airport as a professional.
Be here 5 Cancun Airport Survival Tips To prevent the most common pitfalls that influence Americans who land in Cun and start your journey on the right foot:
Make it through the shark tank
We have touched this a number of times earlier, but something that most visitors to Cancun are not at all aware is the existence of the so -called ‘Shark Tank’.
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As soon as you get immigration and customs, this is this Long corridor covered with friendly looking, smiling people In uniform -like clothing stood with kiosks and counters. She be able to look like official tourist information and transport providers, but they are everything But.
As the Cancun Sun Advises, does not avoid contact with them, even if they seem friendly or try to block your path. Just keep walking, because they are essentially sellers who can be very persistent and try to spend money before you even reach your hotel.
Go to your hotel
One of the biggest mistakes that ‘newcomers’ make while landing in Cun is taking a taxi or shuttle on the spot. This can be just as paralyzingly expensive as falling for the scammers of the shark tank we talk in the hundreds of dollars in particular if they are non-authorized drivers who work at strongly blown rates.
Doing not Wait to arrange your ride to the hotel as soon as you arrive. Book your transfer at home in advance.
The Cancun Sun Notes This is the ‘only Wya’ to guarantee a safe, ‘reasonably priced’ and re -free trip from airport to city, because you can check on online reviews that confirm the reliability of the service and agree a fixed rate in advance.
Landing on Cancun International Airport, is your only task to find your driver outside the terminal, Beyond the annoying sellersWe have to repeat and hold a plate with your name.
The problem with checking luggage
We know that not taking checked luggage with us can be unimaginable for some, especially if you go on holiday abroad for a week and you need your day and night outfits, a wide selection of shoes, and let’s not forget the liquids.
After all, it is a beach destination and you want to take home your favorite sunscreen and beach products from home.
The only problem is that once you land in Cancun, you could wait almost an hour at the airport, the carousel starts to move at luggage claim. That is precious time in the sun, you will not come back, but it turns out You not a huge bag needed To fit all your must-have items.
We traveled here at Travel Off Path More than 50 countries with only hand luggageAnd in this accompanying article we teach you exactly how to do it.
Become connected upon arrival
If you have never traveled abroad, you are probably worried about mobile data at your destination.
In-Resort WiFi over Cancun can be reliable, but Cancun International Airport may be Notorious mat With regard to internet connectivity, and more likely than not, you need your own data package to get back online immediately upon arrival.
Believe us, the last thing you want to happen, is unable to contact your shuttle provider to confirm your pickup area, especially in the midst of all shark tank -yagendrum.
Before you fly, you must buy a data package in advance. Many American carriers such as AT&T and Verizon have passed ‘automatic’ day at an amount of $ 10 a day, but if you like to keep the costs low (that 5-star resort costs you enough),, Promotion an Esim.
Two of the best on the market are Airalo and Holafly, and they offer week-Long data packages for a fraction of the AT&T price.
You don’t need a peso at the airport!
We know that it can be tempting to exchange your dollars for pesos as soon as you see a currency exchange skiosk in the terminal building. You do not want to leave the airport without having some money, in case it is Mexico and you never know.
According to the Cancun SunThat is the equivalent of rinsing money on the train, because the exchange rates are at the airport ‘The worst’ in the entire Mexican Caribbean.
Trust us, you don’t need that pesos During your ride from Cun to the hotel zone, and if you are considering tipping the driver, they will be more than happy to take our dollars and change them later in the city.
Once you are in the hotel zone, you can withdraw pesos from any official ATM, or near large supermarkets such as Chedraui Selecto, or visit a currency fair with normal rates.
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