General information for tourists visiting the Riviera Maya.

Health & Safety

Health Don't drink tap water. Most resorts & large hotels will use purified tap water or offer water bottles. When you're not on the resort/hotel, stick to tourist focused restaurants,…

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Getting Around

Taxis You won't find Uber or Lyft here, taxis still rule the streets. They're everywhere, and their prices are actually reasonable. The only exception is trips to and from the…

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Airport Transfers

If you book a vacation package to an all-inclusive resort using a travel agency, ask to see if they will have transfer to and from the airport included. If airport…

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The area

All the main tourist towns & areas in the "Mexican Caribbean" are located along the eastern coast of the state of Quintana Roo. This state, along with the neighboring Yucatan…

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Weather & When to Go

Climate It's warm all year round, so regardless of when you book your vacation, you'll be heading off to some hot and humid weather. It's warm enough to go for…

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Tourist Basics

VISA & Entry Residents of the US, Canada, UK, Japan, or any country of the Schengen Area do NOT need visas. For the full list of visa requirements, click here.…

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Getting Around

Taxis You won't find Uber or Lyft here. Taxis still rule the streets, they're everywhere, and their prices are actually reasonable. Taxi fares are almost always fixed. Prior to getting…

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