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2 Freebies, Then the Slammer

February 29, 2024 0
New Cancun Tourist Card Will Allow Travelers 2 Violations Before Being Fined As connected as Cancún has become with public transport services, some tourists still opt for hiring a car when vacationing in there, perhaps due to convenience for larger families and groups to travel together. Local authorities have just [……]
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Cozumel’s Far Side

March 31, 2023 0
Cozumel’s tourist side can’t compare with the far side. When you arrive in Cozumel, either by ferry from Playa del Carmen or cruise ship, you will be right in the middle of the tourist zone.  So rent a car, scooter, or bicycle and get the heck out of the docking [……]
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Lost Your Passport?

December 31, 2022 0
Losing a passport can be stressful, and surely ruins a vacation in the Riviera Maya. But just stay calm and take action. 1. Contact The U.S. Consulate In  Cancún Contact the U.S. Consular Agency in Cancun via telephone or online contact form.   When talking to the official, tell the details of how [……]
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Guide to Flying into the Yucatán Peninsula

November 30, 2022 0
There is nothing quite like getting on an airplane (especially during the winter) and landing in sunny Mexico. But as with all other major destinations, travel to Mexico is not always smooth. That is why more and more holidaymakers are looking for direct flights to their favorite destinations. Did you [……]
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Mx Tourist Cards, U.S. Passports, & STEP

July 31, 2022 0
MEXICAN TOURIST CARDS ARE NOW DIGITAL Mexico remains among the top 10 countries with the most open borders policies welcoming internationals from all over the world without a visa.  That said visitors do require to complete an Official Entry Immigration Form or Tourist Card. Before this card was to be completed [……]
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Airport Road Construction: Alternative Routes

July 31, 2022 0
 [Jul 8 at 3:20 PM]     https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/alternative-routes-emerge-for-cancun-motorists-during-construction-of-new-airport-road-system/2022.html?cn-reloaded=1 Alternative routes during the remodeling of Cancun’s Luis Donaldo Colosio Boulevard have been worked out.  A portion of the city’s roadway remodel project includes a cloverleaf system at the Cancun International Airport which is expected to be complete in October of 2023.  [……]
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Tula: More-Than-a-Day Trip

July 31, 2022 0
Better known as Tula, Tollan-Xicocotitlan was the capital city of the Toltec state in the post-classic period. Before the rise of Tenochtitlan and after the fall of Teotihuacán, Tula was arguably the most powerful city in the Valley of Mexico. On a flat-top pyramid are the four massive warrior sculptures known as the [……]
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ADO Buses: Airport & more

February 28, 2022 2
One of the most efficient and least expensive ways to get from the airport and around our area is by ADO bus.  ADO is one of the largest Mexican bus companies; it serves roughly the eastern half of the country. First-class buses offer the standard 2-and-2 seating configuration; seats are [……]
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Cancun Airport Arrival & Departure Tips

December 31, 2021 0
Cancun was the #2 most visited city in the world throughout the pandemic. Despite the rest of the world shutting down, not only has Cancun airport stayed wide open the entire time, but they’ve actually surpassed passenger numbers from 2019, breaking arrival records for incoming tourists. No negative test or proof of [……]
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Air Travel Requirements – 8 Nov 2021

November 30, 2021 2
JetBlue sent this mail to its travelers.  Of course, the new covid strain may necessitate changes. Effective November 8, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued updated requirements for air travel into the U.S. U.S. Citizens/Legal Residents Fully vaccinated U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, Lawful Permanent Residents, and [……]