Travel Information

Entry requirements

Travellers must carry a valid passport or accepted travel document. Whether a Mexican visa is required depends on nationality and immigration status.

Citizens of many countries, including EU countries, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia and Japan, can normally visit Mexico for tourism without obtaining a Mexican visa in advance.

Immigration officers may request supporting information such as a hotel booking, return or onward ticket and itinerary.

Transit through the United States

If your journey to Cancún connects through a U.S. airport, U.S. entry or transit requirements apply even if you are only changing planes.

Travellers eligible for the Visa Waiver Program generally need an approved ESTA for transit unless they hold an appropriate U.S. visa or another qualifying status.

Allow generous connection time because immigration, baggage and security procedures can add time.

Exit formalities

Keep your passport and travel documents available for departure. For air passengers, airline and airport charges are normally incorporated into the ticket rather than collected as a general cash departure tax at the terminal.

If immigration issued you a specific document or receipt on arrival, keep it safely for your stay.

What to put in your suitcase

Along with your race vest, shorts and running shoes, bring lightweight clothing for warm Caribbean conditions.

Avoid travelling with brand-new race shoes or equipment you have never used before.

Climate in March

Cancún has a warm tropical Caribbean climate. March falls within the generally drier part of the year and is typically sunny and warm.

Check the local forecast shortly before travelling and again before race morning.

Tips and service

Tipping is customary in many restaurants, hotels and tourism services in Cancún. Around 10–15% is common in restaurants when service is not already included.

Check the bill before adding a gratuity, as some establishments may include a service charge.

Electricity

Mexico uses North American-style outlets, mainly plug types A and B. Travellers from Europe and many other regions will normally need a plug adapter.

Check the input-voltage range printed on chargers and devices before connecting them.

Cancún time zone

Cancún and the state of Quintana Roo use UTC−5 throughout the year.

When arranging flights, transfers or race-day alarms, use the local time shown by your phone after it connects to the Mexican mobile network.