Planning an all-inclusive Mexico resort vacation? Here’s essential information for a smooth and enjoyable trip.
Before you depart, confirm your flight details and check in online via the airline’s website 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure. Ensure you have all necessary documents, including a passport valid for at least six months and round-trip airfare. International travelers should research specific requirements like vaccinations or visas. Arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before departure for domestic flights and three hours prior for international flights.
If you’re on your honeymoon, some hotels require a marriage certificate for honeymoon packages. Bring your marriage license if honeymooning at an all-inclusive Mexico resort.
Children under 18 traveling internationally need appropriate identification. Consult https://www.dhs.gov/travel-overseas for minor travel document information.
Checked baggage and baggage fees vary by airline. Please visit https://www.costcotravel.com/Info/Airline-Baggage for airline baggage fees and policies. If baggage fees apply, you must pay them directly to the airline.
Upon your return, duty-free allowances may vary by country. Visit http://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens for U.S. Customs information.
For the most up-to-date worldwide health information, consult your family physician or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s official website at www.cdc.gov/travel or call 1-800-232-4636. You’ll find information on recent outbreaks, required vaccinations, insect protection, illness and injury abroad, and much more.
To ensure your personal safety and the security of your belongings throughout your trip, take a few simple security precautions. Photocopy your passport’s information page and keep it separate from your actual passport for easy replacement if lost or stolen. Carry only enough cash for tips and minor purchases. Credit cards are widely accepted and can be replaced if lost or stolen. Always lock your hotel room door (including patio and balcony doors on all floors of the building) and use the peephole before opening the door. Store valuables (such as cash, credit cards, and airline tickets) in your hotel room’s safe or the front desk’s safety deposit boxes.
Mexico boasts a tropical climate, with average temperatures ranging from 80°F to 90°F year-round. It’s recommended to drink bottled water for safety.
Mexico’s currency is the Mexican Peso. Banks and most hotels offer currency exchange services. Credit cards are also widely accepted. Electricity in Mexico is 110 volts, the North American standard. Note that three-prong outlets are not common. Mexico no longer observes Daylight Savings Time. The local language is Spanish. Taxis are a common form of transportation. Agree on a fare with the driver before entering the taxi.
