Whether you’re looking to party hard with your friends or just want to relax with your family, Cancún on the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico is the perfect year-round destination for sun and fun. So if you’re looking for cheap flights to Cancún, then look no further than Globehunters to find an outstanding range of cheap flights from all over Canada.
Famous for its beaches, nightlife and fabulous climate, Cancún is a bustling city of different sites and cultures. Steeped in Mayan history dating back to 2600 B.C., Cancún itself is composed of two distinct areas: the more traditional downtown area, El Centro, and Zona Hotelera, as well as a long, beachfront strip of big hotels, nightclubs, food outlets, shops and bars. Relaxed and diverse and with all the modern amenities of any developed city, Cancún is popular with young groups, backpackers, honeymooners and families alike.
When it comes to eating out, Cancún offers pretty much everything you can think of. However, if it’s a true taste of Mexico you’re looking for, the food of Cancún has strong influences from the Spanish and the Aztecs. Often chilli based (hot and spicy) its origins can be traced some 9,000 years back to the Mayans. Having immigrated to Mexico, the Mayans cooked in open fire ceramic pots using ingredients like batata (sweet potato), beans, corn, chillies, avocados and tomatoes. This type of cooking still remains today.
Finished eating? Time to explore! With 14 miles of pristine white sand beaches, cool Mayan Ruins and stunning blue waters of the Caribbean there’s something for everyone. From water parks and eco-theme parks to extreme sports and sipping Tequila in the sun, Cancún is the perfect place to make memories. Whatever you are looking for in a break away from the stresses and strains of life, Cancún offers it all in abundance.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Cancún
Cancún is a truly fantastic place to visit but it’s worth knowing a few basic facts before you go:
Time Difference: UTC -5 hours
Currency: Mexican Peso ($)
Native Language: Spanish
Weather: Cancún boasts a tropical climate and is warm and sunny all year round. Most of the rain falls during the wet season, which is from May to October. The temperature in Cancún in the summer is around 28°C with average highs of 34°C at midday and the early to mid-afternoon.
Sales Tax: 14%
Flying to Cancún from Canada
Before you start planning your trip, here’s everything you’ll need to know when flying to Cancún from Canada.
Flight Times
Travelling from Canada to Cancún takes around 4 hours depending where in Canada you’re flying from.
Entry Requirements
As a Canadian tourist, you can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. You don’t need a visa, just your passport. However, you will need to fill out a migration form for “Tourists, Transmigrants, Visiting Businesspersons, or Visiting Consultants”, which you can get from travel agencies, airlines, or at your point of entry into Mexico.
Airlines That Fly to Cancún
The following airlines currently offer direct flights from Canada to Cancún:
- Westjet
- Interjet
- Air Transat
- Air Canada
- Sunwing Airlines
The Airport
Cancún International Airport (CUN)
Cancún International Airport is located 23 km (15 miles) south-west of Cancún city.
An official taxi company provides services from the airport. Taxis can be paid for at the airport just after the arrivals hall. Car hire companies are also available at the airport.
10 Cancún Must-Dos
Make the most of your time in Cancún using our list of the ten main things to see whilst you’re there:
- Chichen Itza
- Exploring the Cenotes (great for snorkelling!)
- Tequila Herradura Sensory Museum
- Jetpack Cancún
- Ferry to Isla Mujeres
- Coco Bongo
- Underwater Museum: MUSA (Museo Subacuatico de Arte)
- The Tulum Ruins
- Xcaret Park
- Cook Cancún Style (Mexican cooking classes)
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