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Cancun’s slow season is just about over, and one of the busiest seasons for the destination is just around the corner.
The airport will be busier, more tourists will be on the beaches, tours will have more people, and hotels will be filled to near capacity.
If you’ll be visiting during this busy season, here are 5 tips for your Cancun getaway as high season begins.
Have Documents In A Convenient Place When Arriving At Cancun Airport
Cancun Airport recently reported more than 600 operations in one day during the slow season, and it will only get busier once high season begins.
The last thing you want to do when you arrive is wait to start your vacation, so you should arrive prepared to get through customs quickly.
The biggest thing is to make sure you have your documents in a convenient place where you can quickly access them.
Book Your Transportation In Advance
With so many people arriving at Cancun Airport, there’s going to be a lot of other tourists needing transportation to get from the airport to their hotels too.
By booking in advance you won’t have to wait with everyone else to hail a taxi.
Not only will your driver be waiting for you, but you’ll also not know exactly what you’re paying to get from point A to point B.
Purchase Tour And Activity Tickets Ahead Of Time
There are a lot of popular tours and activities to enjoy in Cancun, and many travelers who visit the destination add a few to their agenda.
The most popular ones often sell out quickly, particularly during high season, so you should purchase tour and activity tickets ahead of time so you don’t miss out.
If you book through certain 3rd party vendors like Viator you can typically get a refund up to 24 hours before the start of the tour or activity if you have to cancel.
Shop Around For Your Accommodations
Cancun certainly doesn’t have a shortage of hotels and vacation rentals, but they do fill up to near capacity during busy seasons like winter and spring.
Because of this rates are typically higher, so you want to shop around to find the best price and value for your money.
Rates vary pretty significantly from one hotel to the next, so you might be surprised at what you can find by shopping around.
Choose Your Hotel Location Wisely
It’s also important to choose your hotel location wisely when Cancun is as busy as it is during the winter months.
If you choose a hotel in the busiest areas of the Hotel Zone or the downtown area near the marina and bars, you can expect it to be busier than other areas.
This is great if you want close access to everything, but not so great if you want a relaxing vacation, so it’s something to consider when booking your hotel.
Where You Can Escape The Crowds In Cancun
If you want to visit Cancun during the busy winter season but you want to escape the crowds there is a place nearby where it’s possible.
Costa Mujeres is about 20-30 minutes from the famous Hotel Zone.
It’s much more secluded, with fewer people on the beaches, and it has some fantastic hotels and all-inclusives.
Cancun’s Winter Airport Connectivity
Cancun’s connectivity with airports in the U.S. increases during high season.
That increase is already being seen, with direct flights currently available from a total of 43 U.S. airports.
The strong connectivity makes it easy to find a flight to Cancun despite the season being so busy.
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