Cancun Travel Tips 2023 | Watch before Going!

3 Days and 3 Noches recently just got back from their 15th stay in Cancun within 5 years. Traveling to Cancun has changed a lot over the past 5 years and we have also learned a lot! So here is an update to our previous Cancun Travel Tips for 2023! #cancunmexico #travel #traveltips

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[reginaldmackey]

I’m with you 100% and I’m an adult male and have always felt that if I need to get around in a foreign country to use local means for transportation. Less stress, less worries and better to avoid headaches down the road.

[JPTech]

Great advice. I'm writing lots of comments on 3Days-Noches because I was in Cancun with family 23-31Dec. and I like sharing my observations to help people prepare and plan. Can't wait to visit Mexico again and certainly watch lots of your videos with such great advice! Thank you.
The E-gates there were only 4 and two were offline, so it was faster going to the human counter. all the planes arrive at the same time. The wait was 1.5hours and we had only carry-on. Just like the new kiosk they are currently being implemented so depending on the day of travel sometimes they work or don't.
Smoking, what is banned is E-cigarettes, Vapes are completely illegal, don't even bother bringing one.
Yes traffic, only one highway 307, and it's only two lanes in each direction, if there's an accident it can add hours to your travel. Sun is very strong because Cancun is closer to the equator, this is especially true for us very white Canadians, so many people were burned, even children, even with 100 spf don't lie in the sun, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. I had a long sleeve spf shirt and an extra large brimmed tilley type hat. My face still got red from the reflection of the sand and water.
Getting ready for travel in economy Snacks, dry granola bars, beef jerky, trail mix, gum will all be your friends with long delays and line-ups. Muffin & nut bread also passed the security and was enjoyed on board. Be sure to include some disinfectant wipes also.
As mentioned in other comments I prefer paying cash, and don't want to use my card. You can order Pesos at your bank, I bring at least 1000mxp (about $80CAD $60USD) . It's useful for common bus transport like ADO, bus in hoteleria zone and the Colectivo, also advantageous when negotiating with vendors and buying at convenience stores. The shops often exaggerate the price in USD but prefer it, because of the exchange rate.

[TruthMan]

Thanks for the good info . I’m a veteran traveler to Cancun and surrounding areas since the early 90s and A LOT, has changed. Some for better & some worse . The biggest is this post Covid huge price hike on rooms . Have literally seen hotel rates DOUBLE in most places in the last 3 years, and food and other services too . Bummer, as we aren’t all millionaires in America, lol. Hint … best all around killer deal going to in January… the once famous Hotel Casa Turquesa . A boutique 30 room and art museum on the beach . Faded glory steal !

[storagewaterheatingwins]

We used Nacho Tours for transportation to the Vidanta Mayan Palace Riviera Maya. Rolando was a great driver and the price was great $65 US for 4 adults with lots of baggage 🧳.

[Mikeofindy]

I’ve got my fingers crossed that the Sargassum stays away for me in April. Thanks for another great travel video. I always spend a lot of time watching content like this pre vacation. Your content has been most helpful

[run_rich_run]

Thank you! Your link to the Facebook page that provides information about sargassum is super helpful.

[reginakelly]

Thank you so much for sharing this information.

[thyvu]

I totally agreed with you not driving on vacation ❤️❤️❤️

[chrishnapaul]

I have been watching your videos in preparation for our trip the end of May. They have been very informative and helpful.

[ttsmith]

We will be going on our honeymoon in 2 weeks and you have helped me get ready. TY

[storagewaterheatingwins]

Landed in Cancun yesterday, pretty typical immigration lines and wait. No paperwork to fill our anymore!
Golf bags are at luggage claim #1.
Lots of traffic south of the airport going north, add extra time getting back to the airport.

[pedcarr]

Returning to Playa del carmen. Very valid points about renting a car. Going to xcaret parks, cenotes and other beaches, it was cheaper and less stressful renting a car to go where you need to when you want to. Thanks for the video, I'm Returning this summer and didn't know about traffic.

[Genesimmons]

Was chatting with you this morning about Visitax and just started watching your vids. I must say you have some nice swimsuits!

[shondaclifton]

💯agree, first class all the way, I do it same way, book flight then keep checking to see what the upgrade to first class is, I’ve gotten 99 per person to 199 and I feel well worth it

[jan-uh]

We stayed at Secrets Playa Mujeres.. Travel time to airport from resort over a hour and 10 minutes.

[rosajessica]

I’m gonna need this content for Cancún next month

[davidsimon]

Love your content. Cancun is the best

[daniboo]

We just came back from Playa Del Carmen via Cancun airport. We saw many car accidents and our driver said it was mostly people that don't live there. So I agree we will never rent a car. In Playa everything was walkable.

[ilastark]

I agree- I do not rent cars in Mexico - I move around in Ubers or taxis and it has been very relaxing

[mandi]

Couldn't agree more about the last tip. My wife and I are spoiled now flying 1st class/business 😆