Entrance into Mexico
You must present a passport or birth certificate
with the raised county seal (no photo copies) and photo
i.d. to the airline during check in to be admitted into
Mexico. Single parents traveling with minor children
need a notarized letter giving permission to leave the
country from the other parent. |
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Arrival in Mexico
You will first present your papers at Immigration, then
pick up your luggage. You will then proceed to the customs
check point which is the "Stop and Go". You press the
button and if the light turns green you walk right through,
if it is red you will be asked to step aside and your
bags may be inspected. |
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What to Pack
Bathing Suits, Sunglasses, Suntan Lotion, Sun Hat and
a Lightweight Windbreaker, Sweater or Shawl. Bring your
Diver Certification if you have it. Also bring your
own SCUBA or SNORKELING gear if you have it. Bring one
pair of comfortable rubber soled shoes for climbing
Mayan pyramids, walking and tennis. Camera, a small
Flashlight and one Beach Towel Shorts and lightweight
shirts, one lightweight pair of long pants, socks and
insect repellent for jungle treks. |
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Ladies
One or two casual sundresses or skirts if you like
to dress up for dinner. (you can buy colorful ethnic
clothing at the boutiques in the area) After you finish
packing....unpack half of what you packed and leave
it behind. You'll be happy you did and will not miss
it! |
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Location of Pemex Gas Stations Puerto
Morelos, Puerto Aventuras, Playa Del Carmen,
Tulum - Don't fill up your tank, request a specific
amount of pesos for the most accurate transaction.
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Money Tips
It is best to exchange your money into
pesos at a bank in Cancun, Playa Del
Carmen, Puerto Aventuras. Many of these
towns have ATM machines that will give
good exchange rates. |
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Is the water safe?
Many people are concerned about
the drinking water situation
in the Yucatan. Bottled water
is readily available. All hotels
and rental establishments will
provide purified drinking water.
All restaurants in the area
at the major resorts wash their
produce, etc. in purified water.
All ice is also made with purified
water.td> |
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Beach Health Tips
The sun can be very
intense in Mexico. It
is best that you use
sunscreen before you
even venture into the
sun. A bad burn can
ruin a vacation. A hat
and sunglasses are also
a must for the seasoned
sun bather. Sunscreen
is a wonderful thing,
it protects our bodies
but it is not allowed
if you plan on entering
a lagoon. Sunscreen
is prohibited in Yal-Ku
lagoon in Akumal. Wear
a t-shirt instead! |
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Bad Stomach
If you do become
ill with 's
revenge the
very best remedy
is the following
recipe. It works
every time.
Squeeze the
juice of 2 fresh
limes into a
glass, add a
good size pinch
of salt and
down like a
shot. Symptoms
will ease in
about an hour,
if it has not
stopped in 2
hours repeat
the treatment,
you will feel
much better
by the next
day. Lime will
kill bacteria
and microbes
in your system.
It is also served
with most meals,
use liberally. |
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Driving
Driving
on HWY 307 can
be a interesting
experience.
Stay within
the speed limit
and drive carefully.
If you see a
car ahead of
you with its
left blinker
on that is decreasing
speed, this
can mean please
feel free to
pass, or it
can mean “I
am making a
left turn so
pay attention”.
To be on the
safe side -
When making
a left hand
turn - put on
your blinker
and pull over
the right -
wait for all
traffic to pass
and then turn
left. Since
the highway
is now complete
to Tulum it
is not as dangerous
at night, one
should still
pay special
attention at
dusk as animals
do move through
the jungle and
cross the road
at that time.
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Grocery
Stores
There
is a
large
super
market
in Playa
Del
Carmen
as well
as a
Sam’s
Club.
s two
small
groceries,
the
Super
Chomak
and
a local
Mayan
store
across
the
street
at the
entrance
to the
Akumal
Arch.
There
is also
a fresh
produce
market
that
sets
up here
on Saturday
and
Wednesday.
In Tulum,
you
will
find
a great
American
style
supermarket,
San
Francisco,
as well
as small
mom
& pop
type
markets
throughout
Tulum.
If you
are
economy
minded
you
may
visit
the
Superior
beer
store
in Tulum,
you
can
buy
cases
of beer
and
sodas
in bottles.
A bottle
deposit
is required
so it
is best
to return
your
empties. |
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Transportation
Most tourists who are exploring the Mayan Riviera are driving rental cars. If you choose not to rent a car you will find many white van taxis at the airport who will be happy to take you to your destination. You may also utilize the public bus system, the run up and down the tourist corridor on a regular basis. Very inexpensive. If transportation to Akumal is required you may arrange to be picked up by TSA at the airport in advance. |
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