Technically the Hotel Zone Cancun is an island shaped like a "7",
14 miles long and 3/4 mile wide, connected to the mainland, by
two bridges, bordered on one side by the Caribbean and the other
side by the Nichupte Lagoon. More
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Location:
Northeast point of the Yucatan Peninsula, in the State of Quintana
Roo, Mexico, 350 miles Southeast of Miami.
As
of January 2005, we have almost 1million inhabitants.
Climate
Cancun
enjoys sunny, sunny days.
The semitropical climate is year round. The average temperature
ranges from 75-90 degrees year round, although it can get chilly
on windy winter days.
Spanish
is the national language in Mexico, although English is spoken
in most shops, restaurants and public places in Cancun.
Money
& Banks
Credit
cards, US dollars and travelers cheques are accepted almost everywhere
in Cancun. It is advisable to convert some dollars into pesos
at your bank or at the airport before arrival to Cancun for small
purchases. Banks are open from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Monday through
Friday and closed on holidays.
Main
Industry Tourism
Last
year more than 2 million tourists visited Cancun, spending more
than 900 million dollars. Almost three-quarters of these visitors
came from the United States and Canada.
Time
Zone
Central
standard time year round.
Electric
Currency
The
electric current all over Mexico is the same as in the US.
Phone
Calls
There
is still government tax on long distance calls in Mexico, so if
you plan to call home, it is more economical to call collect,
since a charge paid in other country cannot be taxed in Mexico.
Valuables
A
safe deposit box is available at the hotel for jewelry, cash,
cameras or other valuables.
What
to see & what to do ?
Merida,
Chichen Itza, Tulum, Xel-Ha, Cozumel, Coba, Isla Mujeres, Golf,
Snorkeling, Variety of theme parties, and much, much more.
Casual
and seasonal attire constitutes the dress code in Cancun. Coat
and tie are not necessary unless the occasion requires it.
Beach clothing is restricted to the island and should not be used
in town .
What
is an IVI Event Coordinator?
"A
human being who can run faster than a speeding locomotive, be
in two places at once, and who is knowledgeable, witty, and
beautiful or handsome, though not necessarily in that order.
His or her job is to make your program as pleasant as possible.
You will find them at the airport, ruins, sightseeing tours,
and cruises at the hospitality desk in your hotel.
They will be more than happy to assist you anytime, anywhere,
no matter what."
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