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Cancun FAQ Click here to return to the main Cancun page Dining and Drinking With so much to choose from when it comes to dining in Cancun, you can find something to satisfy any and every appetite. Whether you prefer the local traditional cuisine, Ruth Chris Steakhouse or just want Dominos or McDonalds, Cancun has a restaurant to fit your needs. To keep things simple and SAVE MONEY, we highly recommend that you purchase the optional VIP meal plan that is available from SpringBreakDiscounts.com when booking you trip. The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18 years. The water in Cancun is generally safe and purified but care must still be taken. We suggest drinking bottled water to avoid any risk..Dress Code Technically, there isn't one in Cancun, but guys must wear a shirt into the clubs. Where shorts to pants, sandals or shoes, the choice is up to you. The nights can get a bit cool and we always recommend that you bring a sweater or light jacket.Electrical System No worries, your blow dryers and clothes irons will work without adapters. The same as in the U.S.A. and Canada: 110 volts, 60 cycles, A.C.Government Mexico has a chief executive (president), a bicameral legislature, a judicial system with a Supreme Court, local and federal courts, and an administrative subdivision of 31 states and one federal district.Language Spanish is the official language of Mexico. Many people in Acapulco have an understanding of the English language. Most service employees speak both English and Spanish.Money The official currency of Mexico is the Mexican Peso. The rate of exchange against the US dollar fluctuates daily. Most hotels have a currency exchange desk, but you will get the best rates at banks and exchange houses. Mexican banks are generally open from 9am to 2:30pm weekdays. Banks will give cash advances in pesos, for a fee, if you have a major credit card. US currency, including traveler’s checks, is also accepted throughout the islands. Most shops and restaurants accept all major credit cards. ATM machines are available and most bank cards with Cirrus or Visa/MasterCard status can be used; check with your bank before you leave to be sure. Keep in mind the machines will dispense Mexican Pesos, not U.S. Dollars..Phone Calls Collect phone calls to home are very expensive. The best way to call home is to purchase a Telmex calling card when you arrive (available at any convenience store or hotel shop) or dial the 800# provided to you on your party wristband. If you are going to place a collect call from your hotel, it is wise to check with the hotel operator before you call to verify what the charges will be. Calls made from the hotel can cost around $40 US for just a few minutes, so it is best to call people in the states from a pay phone and give them your number in Mexico. It is less expensive to call Mexico from the US. It's also best to have the hotel turn off your long distance privileges so that you know that your hotel phone bill will not incur an unexpected charge at the end of the week. The cheapest and easiest way to contact home is by email. Ask your hotel clerk for the closest CyberCafe or Internet service provider.Prescription Drugs Keep all medication with you at all times. Do not put it in with your checked luggage and keep them in their prescription bottle.Time Zone Cancun is on Central Standard Time.Tipping Every dollar counts when you are a college student, but please don't forget to tip the people who are good to you; bartenders, waitresses, maids and bellboys. The general custom is to tip 15% on restaurants and bar bills, $2 (US) per person for bellboys and $2 (US) per room/per night for maids.Transportation Transportation Taxis are readily available in Cancun and are government regulated. Tipping the driver is not expected. Never share a taxi with strangers nor allow the driver to pick up additional passengers. Agree upon a price before you get into the taxi. Many drivers will ask you what you want to pay to get a sense of how street-smart you are. The doorman or front desk personnel at your hotel can help you determine acceptable fares. Public bus service is also available at an affordable rate that runs about $.75 to get on/off anywhere on the strip. The local bus system is the cheapest way to get around. Buses come along every 10 minutes so there is never too long of a wait and during spring break, the bus is an excellent way to meet new people! Getting off the bus can be a bit confusing. Stop buttons are usually located at different intervals on the side of the buses, and once you press the button, the bus driver will let you off at the next available stop. You can also ask the bus driver to let you off at a certain place. If you are not sure of the location, just shout "ALTO"! (This means STOP in Spanish!) when you approach your destination.Vendors/Locals Most stores are open from 10am to 10pm Monday through Saturday. Some stores may close between 2pm and 4pm for the traditional siesta. Many convenience stores, stay open 24 hours as well. If you are bargain shopping, and you don't mind "haggling" for the best price, you will want to visit the Mexican Flea Markets. Be prepared to be bombarded, the locals will try to persuade you to look and buy their wares. Don't ever pay the first price they give you - They will try to rip you off! Bargain with the salesperson to get your best price.Weather Cancun's weather couldn't be more ideal for Spring Break. From February through April, the daytime temperature range from mid to high 80s, but the ocean breeze makes the climate quite enjoyable. The evening weather is a bit cool; a light jacket or sweater may be needed. Rain is very rare during the spring break season! |
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