35 years ago, Cancun was a unknown fisherman's village with only 117 inhabitants.
Today , it offers deluxe modern hotels, a convention center and two 18 hole golf courses, one of them designed by Robert Trent Jones; quality restaurants, many and shops.
Cancun is located to one side of the north-eastern end of the Yucatan peninsula, just 347 miles south of Miami.
Shaped like a '7', the island is 13 miles long and about a third of a mile wide. Cancun's location on the Yucatan Peninsula makes it readily accessible to some of the most important Mayan archeological areas. The temperature ranges from 75-90 F.
Climate
The weather is warm and pleasant all year round due to Cancun's position just south of the tropic of Cancer. The most rain falls between May and September bringing with it high humidity.
Clothing
Dress in Cancun is chosen to fit the climate. Business is usually conducted in light, smart clothing but not necessarily collars and ties. Most restaurants and hotels have very flexible dress codes but the more formal dining rooms require guests to adopt a conservative style.
Currency
The peso is the legal national currency of Mexico. However, American dollars are accepted in the majority of shops and restaurants. American dollars can be exchanged at banks and hotels at daily conversion rate (exchange rate)
Electricity
110 Volts A.C./60 cycles
Time
Central Time.
Customs
Custom regulations allow citizens of the United States to import $400.00 Usd. Worth of merchandise and 2 liters of liquor duty free. The Government of the United States will tax any additional purchases. Customs forms are supplied by airlines during flights to the United States.
Purified Water
The city of Cancún, as well the hotel zone, has a special water purification system. In addition to this, each hotel has its own purifying plant. Water from the ta is safe to drink or, if you prefer, bottled water can be found at any place at your convenience.
Transfers
Transfers will be provided on a shared basis by Intermar Cancun's personnel who will meet and greet arriving passengers and transfer them to the hotel.
For departure transfers, passengers will be picked up 3 hours prior to international flight departure.
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