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THINGS TO KNOW - AVENTURA
SPA PALACE CANCUN
HISTORY
Twenty years ago, Cancun was a tiny fishing village, home to twelve
families. Today it is Mexico's premier tourist attraction. The location
was chosen by computer, for its perfect weather, Mayan Ruins, white
beaches and its easy access from the primary North American gateways.
GEOGRAPHY
Cancun Island is approximately 16 miles long with the highest point above
sea level being 200 feet. The State of Quintana Roo is located 550 miles
south of Miami, in the South-eastern part of Mexico. Along the coastline
of about 540 miles, there are numerous coral islands and a reef barrier,
the second largest in the world. Cancun is a surf and snorkel paradise.
For those who go out more for daytime than night-time sports, Cancun, with
its beaches of powdery coral sand, is the place to be. The lagoon,
enclosed by the -L- shape of the island, is ideal for sailing and
waterskiing. Deep-sea fishing and diving are fantastic in the open sea,
which stretches out in shades of light-green to turquoise from the
shoreline to the violet-blue horizon.
TIME
One hour behind CST.
CLIMATE
In summer, average high is 30 degrees Celsius, average low is 25 degrees
Celsius. In winter, average high is 25 degrees Celsius and average low is
18 degrees Celsius. The average rainfall is 1033 mm annually.
LANGUAGE
Spanish is the official language but English and Mayan are widely spoken.
POPULATION
Approximately 400,000.
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
U.S. and Canadian citizens require proof of citizenship and return ticket.
Others require passports, visa and return ticket.
CURRENCY
As of January 1993, New Pesos were placed in circulation. The rate of
exchange fluctuates against the US dollar. U.S. dollars are widely
accepted. Credit cards and travelers checks are generally accepted.
TAXES AND
SERVICE CHARGES
Departure tax is $12.00 U.S., room tax is 10 percent and service charge is
15 percent.
TRANSPORTATION
Driving is on the right hand side of the road. Rentals available include
cars, mopeds and bicycles. Local services include air, bus and ferry.
ELECTRICITY
110 volts. Converters are available in hotels.
MARRIAGE
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements include a birth certificate, tourism card or passport and a
health certificate. The license fee is $30.00 U.S. + most resorts
require on-property blood tests at $100+ per couple
MEDICAL
FACILITIES
The following
medical facilities are available - air ambulance, diving decompression
chamber, doctor on call at hotels, emergency dental facilities,
pharmaceutical services and 24 hour casualty department at hospitals.
PET
REGULATIONS
A recent Health Certificate issued by a Government Veterinarian is
required for all animals. Rates are in U.S. dollars and are subject to
change without notice.
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