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CANCUN
Useful Facts

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There are generally more than 240 sunny days a year in Cancun. Contrary to other tropical zones, Cancun does not have a specific rainy season and the constant breeze makes it an extremely pleasant place, even during the summer. The average temperature is 27C (80F).


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Air - All flights arrive at Cancun International, about 20 minutes from the hotel zone. For $9USD you can share a van from the airport, or pay $32-$50 for a private car. Major airlines serving the airport are: Aero Cancun, Aero Caribe, Aerocozumel, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Aviasca, Cancun Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Continental, Iberia, Lacsa, Mexican de Aviacion, Northwest, Taesa, and Varig.

Taxis -  Taxis are available throughout the area.  

Banks in Town
Banamex, Banca Serfin, Bancomer, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, Bital, Banco del Atlantico, Inverlat, Banapais, Santander Mexicano.


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There are many good facilities in the area
 

Special Notes
-Don't drive over 60km/hr.
-Try to avoid buying items from street vendors.
-Please cooperate with the ecological campaigns to help preserve localendangered species.
-Bathing suits and bare feet are for the beach and pool; at other areas casual clothing is suggested.
-Take care to protect your skin from the sun.
-Don't leave litter on the beaches.
-Carry a water bottle when visiting archeological sites.


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