Travel Facts

International Airport with direct flights from most major cities.

Entry/Exit Requirements: It is recommended that a valid passport be carried for all visits to Mexico. Tourists carrying passports will be processed faster than those carrying other forms of identification.

Currency: Mexican Peso, although US dollar is widely accepted. Credit cards are widely accepted and some banks have automated teller machines that accept most bank debit cards.

Language: Spanish, although English is widely spoken.

Time Zone: Central Standard Time.

Canadian Consulate: Cancun: Consulate of Canada, Plaza Caracol II, 3er piso, local 330, Boulevard Kukulcán Km 8.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico (country and area codes: 52-998/tel.:883-3360 or 883-3361 / fax:883-3232 / email:cancun@canada.org.mx).

US Consulate: Cancun: Segundo Nivel No. 320-323, Plaza Caracol Dos Blvd. Kukulcan Zona Hotelera (Hotel Zone) Cancún, Q.R. 77500 Phone: (998) 883-0272, Fax: (998) 883-1373.

Drivers License: Drivers license issued in the United States or Canada are accepted.

Weather and Climate: The average daily air temperature in Cozumel is approximately 80 degrees (27°C). During the summer months, the temperature reaches into the low 90’s (32°C). Water temperatures range from 77°-82°F (25°-28°C) throughout the year.